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<title>Motorbiking Burma</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/15406_Motorbiking-Burma/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey, I see a lot of posts about motorbiking through Vietnam, Thailand etc.  I have not come across anyone doing this in Burma.  Wondering if anyone has any insight, advice or experience traveling in this country by motorbike.   Myself and a friend are thinking this could be a great adventure!  Anything at all is helpful, cheers! ]]></description>
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<title>Motorbiking In Asia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/15398_Motorbiking-in-Asia/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ There are a lot of different, contradicting and, in particular, confusing stories on doing Asia by motorbike. Let me tell you this, it will stay confusing. You never know what you're gonna get. That's the deal. That's the adventure. I just a 40 day motor trip from  Hanoi  down to Saigon even further south to  Ha Tien  to cross the border into Cambodia, without any problems. They didn't even register the bike. Went on to   Sihanoukville  , Phnom Penh, and momentarily I landed in  Siem Reap  where I will be sending my bike.

- Hanoi: Anthony and Gabriel from Vietnam Motorbikes who's names have popped on numerous posts are good and reliable guys. Yes, their bikes tend to be a bit more expensive, however, they provide you with information ... ]]></description>
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<title>Travel Between Phuket &amp; Bangkok</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/15188_Travel-between-Phuket--amp--Bangkok/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Just wondering what the risks are for a couple travelling from  Phuket  to Bangkok via car or motorcycle on there own? is it safe between these places? are there things we should be looking out for?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. ]]></description>
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<title>Does Anyone Here Ride A Real Bike?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/15123_Does-anyone-here-ride-a-real-bike-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Every single add I see here is for a bike 125cc or less. Anyone ride something in the 500cc range? ]]></description>
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<title>Motorbiking Vietnam: June/July</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/15047_motorbiking-Vietnam--June-July/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey guys,

I'm a 25yo guy from the US, currently (as of June 28) in Saigon with my motorbike. I want to bike up to the North starting in a couple days or in July and was wondering if there's anyone else out there doing the same - I'd love to have some company! Definitely want to experience as much of the country as possible - the mountains, beaches, nightlife, etc. Feel free to get in touch, or if you're simply in Saigon now let's meet for a couple drinks!

Mike ]]></description>
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<title>Danang To Hanoi On Motorbike. Route Suggestions Please</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/15030_Danang-to-Hanoi-on-motorbike--Route-suggestions-please/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi

We are looking for advice on what route to take up to  Hanoi  from danang.

Leaving danang on 30th June need to get Hanoi on 10th July.

Have already travelled up from HCMC. Was amazing, just looking for others to recommend a few possible routes over the 10days.

Honda bonus 125 available from 10th July in Hanoi. 2 side racks, helmets, tool kit, insurance and blue registration card. Everything you need to get on the road. Comfortable bike(not moped) same bike as easy riders. strong engine. No problems. $425

Thanks and look forward to your replies

Ben. ]]></description>
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<title>Border Crossings On Motorbikes....advice Needed</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/14713_Border-Crossings-on-Motorbikes----advice-needed/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 11:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are currently in Siem Reap, Cambodia and own a Minsk (with vietnamese plates and papers) and a dirt bike (with cambodian plates no papers).  We are planning on heading across the border into Laos at Dong Kralor then spend 1 month in Lao before crossing into Thailand on the same bikes (cross at either the  Nong Khai  friendship bridge or at Chaing Khong/Huay Xai in the north)
Firstly, is this possible as one of the bikes has no papers? Also, we have heard stories on various forums about having to get insurance at the borrder and officials only allowing a 1 week visa for Laos plus you need paperwork for them to stamp....Very confused - has anyone out there attempted this and if so what were the conditions?
Thanks!  any advice ... ]]></description>
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<title>Helmets In HCMC - Lots Available?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/14653_Helmets-in-HCMC---lots-available-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 11:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey fellow bikers

We read somewhere that full face helmets are hard to come by in HCMC. Is this true? We found that we can purchase one in Cambodia for approx $15US.

Should we purchase them in Cambodia before we come to HCMC?

Thanks in advance! ]]></description>
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<title>Mui Ne To Dalat- Best Road?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/14357_Mui-Ne-to-Dalat--best-road-/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey, I'm leaving  Mui Ne  tomorow and was wondering the best way to get to Dalat.  I've heard of a new road, but I'm not sure if it's on my map.  Is it best to go back to Phan Thiet, then up the 28??  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks, Justin ]]></description>
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<title>Motorbikes In Buon Ma Thuot</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/14294_Motorbikes-in-Buon-Ma-Thuot/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:46:15 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This is a real long shot, but does anyone know if it's possible to hire a bike in  Buon Ma Thuot  and do a oneway rental to Dalat? I'm guessing not, but am willing to be surprised! Thanks. ]]></description>
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<title>Plan For A Motorbike Trip In Vietnam</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/13335_Plan-for-a-motorbike-trip-in-Vietnam/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I am in Bangkok and plan to go to Vietnam in Feb for a month by motorbike. Before going i want to makesure st for my trip so i need your help
1. how is the weather in  Hanoi  - Maichau- Dien Bien Pu -  Sapa  - Halong bay - Heu - Hoian -Nha Trang - HoChi Min ? I mean how differencce bettween ?
2. I am 178cm man so which bike should i take ?
3. How much is for a 2nd Bike and a new bike? What's kind?
I'm very excited to go!!!!!

HELP ME! THANKSSSSSSSSS|!
Rechard ]]></description>
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<title>One Way Rental Or Buy/Sell?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/13181_One-way-Rental-or-Buy-Sell-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:26:52 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Is it better to rent a motorbike, say from HCMC and send it back from  Hanoi  on a train (is this even possible?). If someone has experience doing something like this it would be great it you could share.

or...

Buy a bike in HCMC and sell it in Hanoi.

I'm mainly interested in cost, whether or not it is a hassle to organise and reliability of the bike.

Thanks ]]></description>
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<title>Motorbiking Vietnam And Cambodia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/13160_Motorbiking-Vietnam-and-Cambodia/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:25:43 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello,  New member here,  I am visiting in Singapore (from NY) and am going to Vietnam and Cambodia in two days. I am flying into HCMC then taking a bus to Cambodia and am going to rent a motorbike in Cambodia. I am flying into HCMC because its much cheaper than Cambodia.  After visiting Cambodia I am going back to HCMC and buying a motorbike and traveling north to  Hanoi .  I will probably go via central highlands and depending on how long it takes I might take a train in order to be in Hanoi for Chinese New Year.  I have never done anything like this before and am really excited.  Hopefully I will update this and let everyone know how its going. Cheers! ]]></description>
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<title>Day Ride Suggestions</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/12851_Day-ride-suggestions/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I recently did some dirtbike riding which helped me realised my motorbike skills are not too bad (said in a humble tone).

I like the idea of hiring a bike here and there and do some pleasant one day rides. Maybe to a site, maybe just for the scenery and in a loop when possible.

Any suggestions for Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam would be appreciated as in specific routes from A to B or C and back to A.

2 or 3 day rides would be interesting also.

Riding in the mayhem of HCMC or  Hanoi  is tempting! Or just going in or out in the early morning.

Also, should I bring my Australian driver's licence with me or one of those International licences or just nothing? ]]></description>
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<title>Crossing To Lao From Vietnam Easy?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/12788_crossing-to-Lao-from-Vietnam-easy-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi
Does anyone cross Vietnam\Lao border in Lao Bao rcently?
Do i need any other documents than ownership card and insurance?

Thanks. Marek ]]></description>
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<title>Motorbikes &amp; Travel Insurance</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/12692_Motorbikes--amp--Travel-Insurance/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey,

So - planning a trip to Laos (Bolavan Plateau) and have a quick question about anyone with experience on travel insurance and Pakse/Laos motorbikes.

I have a driver's license in the USA (live in China) but do not have an international driver's license.  I've heard that the law in Laos is that you need to have an international driver's license but I've heard that doesn't really matter when renting a bike.  However, does that matter if you get into an accident and want to collect on travel insurance?

I'm honestly wondering if I should get travel insurance to protect me on my motorbike when I may not be able to collect since I was 'technically' in violation of the law.

Any thoughts appreciated. ]]></description>
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<title>Lost Drivers License</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/12380_Lost-Drivers-License/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi, I am leaving for South East Asia in two weeks for athree months journey, but have however managed to lose my driver’s licensewithin the last week.
It will take between 2-3weeks for a new one to come through so this is notsuitable.
Therefore I was wondering what forms of idea are suitable when travelling inAsia (I’m going to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia)
Im flying in and out of Thailand with land crossings between the othercountries, apart from Laos to Vietnam where I will fly in with a visa on arrival.
I will be doing normal tourist activities and was hoping to rent a motorbikesomewhere in Vietnam.
Will my passport be sufficient as identification while travelling around? Iwill have other sorts of ID such as credit card with ... ]]></description>
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<title>Heading To Laos By Motorbike Next Week From Hanoi, Anyone Want To Join Me?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/12376_Heading-to-Laos-by-motorbike-next-week-from-Hanoi--anyone-want-to-join-me-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello,

I've just spent the last 3 weeks riding from Saigon to  Hanoi  on a Honda Bonus 125cc, which was a fantastic trip! I'm planning on heading to Laos next week some time travelling from the north to the south of the country. Currently travelling solo, if anyone is planning on doing the same trip and is interested in joining me, feel free to get in touch on here or on 01219929122 and maybe we can meet up for a beer in Hanoi.

Best Regards

James (24, UK) ]]></description>
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<title>I Need Some Biking Tips For Laos!</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/12303_I-need-some-biking-tips-for-Laos-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Me and a buddy are heading to Laos in a couple of months and we were thinking of biking around a bit. I was thinking of going from  Luang Prabang  and catching a ferry of some sorts to Pak Beng. Then from Pak Beng, ride up to Udomaxai, then east to Nhong Khiaw, and finally down back south to Luang Prabang. Firstly I was hoping to find out, is it possible to take a bike onto a ferry at all? and secondly, would this be a safe route to take on a scooter? I have no motorbike experience and am planning to take a few day bike course but if I can, I'd rather a scooter.
Cheers! ]]></description>
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<title>Saigon To Hanoi Nov. Advise Needed.</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/motorbikeasia/11826_Saigon-to-Hanoi-Nov--advise-needed-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 05:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all

I'm flying to Saigon on Nov 13th. I want to start motorbike trip there.

Is it safe to travel solo? Is there a place in Saigon where i can met other travellers with bikes?
What kind of bike would you recommend: Minsk or Honda scooter?
How many hours|kilometers a day will i be able to do?

Thanks. Marek ]]></description>
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