Published November 2014 | Words and film by Vietnam Coracle
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In September and October 2014 I made a road trip by motorbike through Vietnam. Travelling over 9,000km in 60 days and covering much of the nation, I documented my journey in words and photos as I went along in my Motorbike Diaries. But much of what I saw I also captured on film. I have edited the footage from my trip and put it together in the video below. The clips are arranged in the geographical order that I travelled during my two months on the road. The soundtrack – The Song Remains the Same, by Led Zeppelin – has been a source of motivation to me when travelling alone, ever since I started listening to it on my first solo trip abroad in my teens.
At six minutes long I realize that this film is longer than most people’s ‘YouTube attention spans’ will allow. But I hope that the beauty of Vietnam in these clips will hold your gaze for the full duration of the video. For best viewing watch in at least 480p quality and at the screen size I’ve embedded the video on this page. Alternatively (and for slightly smoother quality) you can view it at half screen on YouTube here. For those with high-speed internet connections this video can be viewed in full HD. Enjoy.
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Two Months on a Motorbike in Vietnam
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Hi Tom,
Unfortunatly, video is blocked in France because of copyright content form WMG. (Obviously the Led Zeppelin song).
Is there any other way I could get the to see the video ?
I’m currently planning a 1 month long motorbike trip in Vietnam in April, and I’m sure this video could be of great help 🙂
Thanks in advance,
Antonin
Hi Antonin,
Yes, sorry about that.
There are several other motorbiking videos on my YouTube channel that you can have a look at here.
Tom
Hi Tom – thanks for an awesome video. We are process of planning our trip to Vietnam and love the inspiration and information you provide.
Julie
Thanks, Julie.
I hope you enjoy your Vietnam trip.
Tom
Hey mate,
Just watched your video really enjoyed it, not a fan of the song but its your video so personal choice!
Great scenery, just reading your trip report now as I plan on doing something similar for 2-3 months so I might end up asking you for some advice in the future hope you don’t mind! 🙂
Hi Brent,
Thanks. But you’ve gotta love Led Zeppelin 🙂
Good to hear you’re planning a similar trip. I can’t think of any better way to see and experience Vietnam than a motorbike road trip – especially with plenty of time.
Have a look through my Motorbike Guides Archives, and you’re welcome to email me if and when you want some more advice.
Tom
Hi Tom,
I ran across your website by looking through videos of VN. This website is awesome and so informative. Thank you so much for doing this. The sceneries are beautiful. Keep up the good work. Hopefully, I’ll be able to visit some of the places you’ve been to when I’m there next year.
Thanks, Winnie. I hope you have a good trip to Vietnam next year.
Tom
Thanks for posting. Lots of scenery to see and condensing the countryside views was great.
I am due in the Vietnam in about 8 months for 3+ weeks , not nearly long enough.
Tom,did you ever get a chance to stop by Vung Road Bay to see if that marble memorial. Or even pieces of it laying around. Thanks. Jim
Hi Jim,
I did go past, but I didn’t find the memorial. Perhaps I wasn’t looking in the right place. There’s a memorial to the attack that you were on the receiving end of, so I doubt if any memorial from the ‘other side’ would be left standing.
Tom
Hi there Tom: Awesome video. Wasn’t sure about it going hand in hand with Led Zeppelin. But in the end, I was rockin’! Seeing the country by video brings a whole new meaning and feeling to getting around – at least it does for me. Do you speak Vietnamese? Just wondering.
Thanks, Les.
Yes, I speak ‘enough’ Vietnamese, but I’m not fluent. You can still do these kind of trips without speaking the language.
Tom
Perhaps the wrong venue. But I am wondering what you do “career-wise”. How do you support yourself living there? Digital Nomad?
I teach English and do freelance writing about anything Vietnam related.
Tom