Northern Vietnam’s Ha Giang loop by motorbike

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Megan Kaptein

Megan Kaptein

Күн бұрын

The Ha Giang province in the northernmost part of Vietnam is a fascinating place where craggy mountains tower above serpentine roads and rice fields. Travellers come from far and wide to explore the majestic landscapes ride the epic mountain passes by motorcycle. Earlier this year (pre COVID-19 pandemic), I had the opportunity to ride the Ha Giang Loop on a Honda XR150.
Northern Vietnam is a special place with unparalleled rugged beauty that made for an unforgettable motorcycle adventure.
While I was stunned by the natural beauty and truly loved riding here, I also became aware of some of the challenges that many people living in northern Vietnam face, particularly those living in rural areas such as Ha Giang. Many children living here are poor and not likely to attend school. According to SOS Children's Village, an international charity, it is not uncommon for children to be without parental care as their parents have left in search of work. Children are often left behind with grandparents or family members and many are abandoned and forced to live on the streets. I witnessed this first hand on my trip and was heartbroken after encountering a young boy living on the street in Yên Minh who was left to fend for himself.
I recognize how lucky I am to be able to travel for pleasure, but also want to bring to light the injustice of child poverty, and highlight the work that charities such as SOS Children's Village in Vietnam who are working to provide care for disadvantaged children in this country. sosvietnam.org/
📸 Photos from 4:43-4:53 by: Olivia Pham, Quang Anh Vu and Hoach Le Dinh
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@luongphu8754
@luongphu8754 4 жыл бұрын
i was born in Ha Giang, and i love the way you explore and introduce my hometown. Wish you have many safe and happy trips
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Luong! As you can see from my video I really loved your province and was so lucky to be able to ride there. I appreciate you watching and wish you all the best as well.
@pateris
@pateris 3 жыл бұрын
How I'd like to go there one day !!!!! Besides, I heard that you guys still like us froggies…
@bltzbrg
@bltzbrg Жыл бұрын
I am visiting Hanoi and Ha Giang in september. Any tips? :)
@AnLac-zq7zd
@AnLac-zq7zd 8 ай бұрын
As a Vietnamese I was really moved when I saw your video. I wish one day I can ride a motorbike like you to travel to a lot of beautiful places in Vietnam. I wish you always happy and joyful.
@alecjames6476
@alecjames6476 4 жыл бұрын
Have great admiration for Vietnamese people, they look so happy and contented, different to what we were told in the 1970s I'm glad they came out well god bless them from the UK
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of admiration for them too. They are very hard-working and kind people!
@davidparsons5727
@davidparsons5727 3 жыл бұрын
Went to Nam in 68-69. Different time. Went to North Viet Nam in 2001. Big change and yet still Viet Nam. It is a beautiful place.
@mickalbatross4883
@mickalbatross4883 4 жыл бұрын
Great footage of an amazing country. The Vietnamese spirit and their hospitality is an experience I’ll never forget. Spent 8 weeks riding solo from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi and around the north. Your journey through the winding roads of what appeared to be Meo Vac, moistened my eyes. Thanks for sharing 🇻🇳
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds like quite the experience you had! Wish I had more time in Vietnam, but now I have plenty of reasons to return.
@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773
@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773 4 жыл бұрын
Took my daughter there last year to learn how to ride a bike, fantastic people awesome country. We rode from Saigon to the Boarder with China and back to Hanoi, she is bitten by the biking bug now. Can't wait to get back.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a special experience to have with your daughter! Safe travels to you both. ✌️
@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773
@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773 4 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein thank you and keep those videos coming, very nicely shot and exited. Alas I lost my go Pro and only have a little poor footage from my phone. Love your work.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
@@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773 Oh darn, too bad about the Go Pro! They always say that the best camera to use is the one you have on you... so keep shooting with that iPhone in the mean time. 😊
@christophmensch3945
@christophmensch3945 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, so many highlights in less than 12 minutes! Watched the video 3 times and always discovered new nice details! Thanks for all your efforts sharing!!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, 3 times!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch several times over!
@MojoUX
@MojoUX 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE SOS Children’s Villages! Did a redesign of their websites in 2001. A great mission. Thanks for highlighting it
@RosieGabrielle
@RosieGabrielle 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Megan ! 🙌🏼🎉 takes me back 16 years ago when I was there-> pre photo and video days. Doesn’t look like it’s changed much up north, would love to go back one day ❤️ thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and bringing us along ☺️🙏
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and for your support, Rosie! In some ways it sure does feel like time is on pause there. Hopefully we can have an adventure together some day. ♥️
@erwinwinarno
@erwinwinarno 4 жыл бұрын
@Rossie.. your too. Your video always great!!
@mohdsyahar3351
@mohdsyahar3351 4 жыл бұрын
Spechless..An Epic Ride...👍👍👍
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mohd!
@jose-mca7
@jose-mca7 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Oscar Winner! Sure. Thanks, Megan, for sharing this amazing images with us. Powerful boredom relief in these quarentine times. I think I'll see it many times. 🙏 God bless you.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, José! Thanks for your ongoing support of my channel. :)
@tienang4095
@tienang4095 Жыл бұрын
Cung đường đẹp và thiên nhiên rất phù hợp với phượt và trải nghiệm
@violeties
@violeties 2 жыл бұрын
As a solo female rider who did the hagiang loop back in 2017, your video brought back much memories :) Everyone i met on the trip had their battle scars from this loop.
@adv67
@adv67 Жыл бұрын
Hello from canada, I plan on doing the same I was wondering if I need to pay for a guide or I can do it solo, is it easy to get around understand all the roads and all. also is it easy to get accomodation along the way ? nothing for me will be reserve I dont have a lot of time only 3 weeks so I dont have time to waste if ever I have a flat or mechanical problem.
@thapamagar2057
@thapamagar2057 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Vietnam life 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵👍👍👍👍
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
It is!!
@hanhchu6233
@hanhchu6233 4 жыл бұрын
Did you have any footage of Old Quarters Hanoi? In the summer, when I was 5 years old , I walked with my 4 years old brother to my grand mother house half of a mile away in Saigon. Only a third of the house was on dry land. The other 2/3 of the house was on stilts over the river bank. We skipped steps all the way there. At the door, we removed the shoes and noisily greeted our grand mother. She waved us in and brought down our favorite treat: a bottle of honey, a tea spoon, and two tooth picks. She opened the bottle and carefully filled the tea spoon with honey and handed it to us on a table. Sitting on two chairs facing each other, we took turns dipping our tooth picks and leisurely sampled the exquisite taste. After the honey was gone, she pulled my younger brother on her lap and seated me next to her. We eagerly look up to her face and she stared the stories of her time in Old Quarter Hanoi and the Dong Xuan market where she spent every morning shopping and prepared meals for the family. When I returned to Vietnam for the first time, I toured the Dong Xuan market and the residences in the fairy tales of childhood. The scenery seemed very familiar as I imagined years before. From the honey, we experienced the simple pleasure of life, companionship, joy of sharing, and grand mother love. There is a bottle of honey in my cupboard, and whenever I think of her I take the bottle down to fill my tea spoon. The taste of honey hasn't changed through all these years...
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Aww what a beautiful memory! Thank you for sharing that. It's so special that you have not only the memory, but the taste of the honey, to remind you of your grandmother and her love for you. Some of those scenes in my video from Hanoi are from the old quarter. 😊
@michaeltoohey6858
@michaeltoohey6858 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely video of Vietnam Megan. I have been to there twice in the last few years. It is a wonderful country to visit. Maybe the next time I will hire a motorcycle ?
@robertroach1127
@robertroach1127 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome scenery, thanks for the great video. Spent 3 weeks travelling the length of Vietnam in 2002 although we never got north of Hanoi, love to get back someday. I agree, best coffee I've ever had!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
So cool you got the chance to do that trip! Thanks for watching!
@joewahrerMotorcycleMan
@joewahrerMotorcycleMan 4 жыл бұрын
`Thanks for opening up our world to new places and it's people....Cheers
@EpicMotorcycleAdventures
@EpicMotorcycleAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Megan, I stumbled across your channel recently and have watched a few of your videos. They're all very well edited and the drone work in this one just added to the sense of epic that is Northern Vietnam.
@hapaharley1706
@hapaharley1706 3 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons I travel is perspective and watching this video is a good reminder of how soft I am. I'm one of the luckiest people to ever live, for no reason at all. If I don't do something to help the less fortunate, then my life is a failure.
@stephenphan2761
@stephenphan2761 4 жыл бұрын
Even me a local vn guy doesn't know about places you' ve been through. Amazing lady 👏👏👏
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Stephen! Love your beautiful country Vietnam! 🇻🇳
@travelinben1966
@travelinben1966 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful and a must see for me!Thank you Megan!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Brian!
@AstheMagpieFlies
@AstheMagpieFlies 4 жыл бұрын
What a cool thing to get to experience! Thank you for taking us along with you!
@johncourt9580
@johncourt9580 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Megan, this is my first look at Vietnam, and what a great way to see it, through your eyes, with spectacular views from your bike camera and your drone shots are breath taking! What lovely, friendly people too, adding to this lovely video. the roads are quite a mixture, requiring your off road skills at the end! your tumble did startle me and hope you were ok! Thank you for another great experience, and keep safe!
@robertupchurch8088
@robertupchurch8088 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I recently did a 9 day ride in the Golden Triangle area of Thailand. Similar to your experience it was hazy and smoky from fields being burned off. The roads and mountainous scenery were outstanding and people so very nice. Several friends want to do Viet Nam by motorcycle in 2021, this video may have sealed the deal, thank you!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Robert, we might have passed each other in Thailand! I was there for a couple of weeks earlier this year. Stay tuned for those videos. I would love to hear your feedback on them. 😊
@johnrle8418
@johnrle8418 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the very beautiful and breathtaking places. You are a courage lady!...
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Crittermoto
@Crittermoto 4 жыл бұрын
WOW! Gor-gee-us! I want to go to Vietnam now. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Happy to inspire! Thank you for watching. :)
@ucbuii1371
@ucbuii1371 4 жыл бұрын
... welcome you🤗
@hungphananh7232
@hungphananh7232 Жыл бұрын
ou are so happy when riding a motorbike on the northern mountain roads of Vietnam, a fun experience and better understanding of the difficult life of the mountainous people, Your video is so good. I look forward to going once like you.
@coreyedwards9115
@coreyedwards9115 4 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing video! Reminds me of an old Top Gear special when Jeremy, James, and Richard had to travel from the south to the north of Vietnam on two wheels. One of my absolute favorite episodes. It really does look like a beautiful country. Thank you for the great video.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Oh I heard they did a Top Gear episode in Vietnam but have yet to see it. Any idea if they made it as far north as Ha Giang?
@coreyedwards9115
@coreyedwards9115 4 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein I'm not sure exactly. I know the episode ended at a floating restaurant/bar in some bay filled with islands. I will have to watch it again and see.
@martinedwardfleet
@martinedwardfleet 4 жыл бұрын
Forget top gear with their support crews. I prefer the independence of c90 adventures, natanthepostman or itchy boots
@MrBenHaynes
@MrBenHaynes 4 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein No, I'm pretty sure it ended in Ha Long Bay area (same latitude as Hanoi). That episode is the reason why I want to travel Vietnam. I had a five day (XR150) ride booked from Hanoi to SaPa (overnight train back to Hanoi) before CoVid scuppered those plans. Thanks for the Ha Giang loop, I love the small undeveloped villages.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
@@MrBenHaynes Thanks for the info... I would really love to see that episode. Ugh, such a shame about your trip being canned, Ben. Hope you can make it happen in the future. And the XR150, in my opinion, was the perfect bike for the trip!
@passinthru4328
@passinthru4328 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this special place and your generous spirit.
@reddog907
@reddog907 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning vistas and I see at 6:48 you didn’t want to play chicken. 🤪. Loved every minute , thanks .
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Haha nope! 🐣Thanks for watching!
@santoshsarkar55
@santoshsarkar55 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Megan, What a Surprise. Your ride here is also very Beautiful. I watched lot of Your Ride Video around Vancouver. Thanks very much. Take Care.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching both adventures. I really appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed the videos. 😊
@chrismachado3732
@chrismachado3732 4 жыл бұрын
This channel certainly got very interesting, very quickly. Thanks for taking us along.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming along, Chris!
@jamiemcneill3
@jamiemcneill3 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. My wife and I rode the Ha Giang loop in February, but had awful weather for most of it. We too decided against riding the sky path - whilst both experienced riders, we didn’t fancy taking the risk given how wet and slippery it was. We started in Ho Chi Minh and rode for 4 weeks around Vietnam. A fantastic experience.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Wow wonderful that you could enjoy the experience and with your wife too. Isn't it crazy to see those women zipping along 3 up along the sky path? Such a mixed reaction of anxiety/respect when I saw that!
@CL83biker
@CL83biker 4 жыл бұрын
I love the ending with that lovely boy and his big smile.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making it all the way to the end. And I agree, that little guy and so many other beautiful children melted my heart.
@petepleban5775
@petepleban5775 3 жыл бұрын
Great job Megan, as a 67 yo rider I am VN bound next Jan 2022. The research I am doing now during covid makes sunshine in my heart for the ride times ahead. I have a bud in Thailand and we touched on N Thai roads last winter. A total blast. He will ride w me part time thru Cambodia and VN. My wife will meet up with me sometime in Feb. We live in the Rockies so no shortness of great rides. PM us when in N Wy. Hello Viet Naaaammmm!
@HH36986
@HH36986 2 жыл бұрын
Hãy tìm hiểu nơi các bạn đến theo từng tháng trong năm, nó rất quan trọng vì thời tiết.
@robertoa.paradar.1306
@robertoa.paradar.1306 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your videos, the views and the tone of your voice.. It's so sweet..
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
@ed.t.hansen6499
@ed.t.hansen6499 4 жыл бұрын
better than any tour guide or books !
@joseluisfelix3264
@joseluisfelix3264 4 жыл бұрын
Gracias a ti por ese bonito vídeo de Vietnam. Salutations desde Barcelona Catalunya
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
José gracias a ti! 🙏
@simondavis741
@simondavis741 4 жыл бұрын
Oh! Megan! Your best video so far, by far! What an experience, what an adventure. Beautifully filmed and edited, with a great commentary. Where are you taking me next? I can hardly wait. 😉
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Simon! I'm working on a couple of videos from northern Thailand now. :)
@Kaapstadt
@Kaapstadt 4 жыл бұрын
Megan seriously you need your own tv show. Your videos are packed full of quality and such stunning narrating. I'd definitely press the record series button 👌🏻
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
That's so nice of you to say. Thank you so much, Shawn. Hopefully one day... :)
@sunilkumarYadav-mb1oc
@sunilkumarYadav-mb1oc 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I fall in love for your way of elobaration thats why I subscribed your channel
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sunil!
@Mauricio_Ferrari
@Mauricio_Ferrari 4 жыл бұрын
Such a nice video and wholeheartedly story you told Megan it was a true delight watching it.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Mauricio.
@brentlukoni
@brentlukoni 4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Beautiful scenery, love the winding roads.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Brent!
@ed.t.hansen6499
@ed.t.hansen6499 4 жыл бұрын
who would have guess those windy mountain roads. This is more of a off road biking trip. ?
@servicarrider
@servicarrider 4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing ride experience. You are a talented and beautiful young lady, Good luck with your channel.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@hanhnguyen7584
@hanhnguyen7584 4 жыл бұрын
I luckily have chance to visit Ha Giang in March - before the first Covid-19 peak in Vietnam. Extraordinary landscapes impress me a lot. I dont even remember how many times I say wow a day lol It's such a present from Mother Nature. Anw, thanks for your kind words to Vietnam. Stay safe and stay healthy.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly! "Wow" was the most common word that came out of my mouth. Hope you got some clear days and nice weather while you were there!
@allenstallion3794
@allenstallion3794 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video! Wow! I know this a great adventure! Motorcycling in Vietnam. With beautiful landscapes to explore
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Allen!
@realcotnoir2521
@realcotnoir2521 4 жыл бұрын
thank's for showing us such a nice place on earth, merci! Et j'aime bien vos montage vidéo!!!!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! It’s my privilege to be able to share it with you.
@gbachnik
@gbachnik 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Excellent video! Great drone shots! I have ridden down the Ho Chi Minh trail and it too was just magnificent! This makes me want to go back and see the Ha Giong Loop (and the egg coffee)!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Greg, I've heard that the HCM trail is amazing too! I didn't have the time to do it on this trip, but I hope to return for that some day.
@southend26
@southend26 4 жыл бұрын
Dream trip for me. Thanks for the video of it!!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Randy! I hope you get the chance once things are back to normal in the future.
@brucejones4383
@brucejones4383 4 жыл бұрын
We loved riding in Northern Vietnam too; the roads, the people, the coffe; all good. We also did a Vietnamese ferry where getting on and off really checked our skills out. Thanks for sharing your experience. It brought back heaps of good memories.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Bruce! Glad this video brought up some positive memories for you.
@natekerx85
@natekerx85 4 жыл бұрын
Did this ride 7 years ago, absolutely amazing place with incredible people
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Wow nice! So cool that you got to do it too. I hadn't even heard of this loop until last year!
@jamessherbaugh5996
@jamessherbaugh5996 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like that got rough. Hat off to you for bouncing right back and thank you for the great video.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! It can happen pretty quickly if you stray from the main roads. :)
@solomoto4706
@solomoto4706 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Video production and sound quality is outstanding. Visually stunning. Great job!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@timothywilson1493
@timothywilson1493 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome scenery. Very well done...Thank you for the travel vid!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Timothy!
@satriamokoginta5788
@satriamokoginta5788 4 жыл бұрын
i think vietnam completed coldest and hot place in southeast asia , Love from Indonesia :D
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
That might be true! Quite the temperature extremes there, but you guys also have some cold spots at the top of your volcanoes in Indonesia ;)
@satriamokoginta5788
@satriamokoginta5788 4 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein interesting 🙏, and other facts about southeastasia, Southeast Asia has a snowy place, especially in indonesia puncak jaya wijaya papua and dieng banjarnegara, in that place there is a lot of ice, but now a lot has melted, because global warming 🙏🙏😇 we hope cold places in Southeast Asia are still exist 🙏 Puncak jaya wijaya, kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmjIZHl8nJl6fbc dieng kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2esZq2QaZ6Bhbs
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
@@satriamokoginta5788 Some of our glaciers are melting in Canada too... it is definitely concerning.
@tomgordon4395
@tomgordon4395 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video tremendously!! I did that loop in 2016 with friends and you are right, it is epic! Took the night train from Hanoi to Lo Cai and rode from there. Your drone shots are amazing, feels like being a bird and soaring over the mountains. I want to go back so bad and ride from north to south through central highlands. We have ridden Thailand and Cambodia as well - all amazing!
@fa.channel
@fa.channel 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Vietnam ❤️❤️❤️
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@HieuNguyen-fo3nh
@HieuNguyen-fo3nh Жыл бұрын
Phong cảnh rất đẹp và hùng vĩ cũng phải nói thật tôi là người việt nam như trưa một lần đến nơi đó , cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ video này
@sauravG
@sauravG 4 жыл бұрын
Wow the ride was phenomenal ,keep riding and be safe ,love from India💐
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching.
@houseofintent
@houseofintent 2 ай бұрын
My favorite place in Vietnam! I need to explore the entire northern rim next time around.
@quoctru567
@quoctru567 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for presenting my beautiful country to the world.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
@Ferangerxxxv
@Ferangerxxxv 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that looks like quite the adventure. Very pretty landscape......
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Paul. It definitely was an adventure alright!
@star_nivioimperial-vn2849
@star_nivioimperial-vn2849 4 жыл бұрын
I'm live in Denmark and VietNam is my hometown :)) #loveVietNam #cityOfMotorcycle
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Nice that you can experience different places in the world. Thanks for watching!
@KhanhHoang-vr1bd
@KhanhHoang-vr1bd 2 жыл бұрын
Cháu ơi phiêu lưu quá. Cảnh đẹp nhưng thấy nguy hiểm quá!
@hengkywelliken9235
@hengkywelliken9235 4 жыл бұрын
It is cool..women on the road alone..👍
@jovanmarinovic249
@jovanmarinovic249 4 жыл бұрын
Dear Megan , thank you very much for this video . Scenery is astonish , but one part ( in 10.min. and 15.sec. ) was take my attention . Magical ! Thanks again . Regard's from Serbia !
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Jovan!
@jovanmarinovic249
@jovanmarinovic249 4 жыл бұрын
Always , my dear . Thank you !
@defenderman1000
@defenderman1000 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, and editing too. The imagery was easy to enjoy, and the use of a drone adds that whole other dimension to the POV. It is wonderful to see a local girl traveling abroad like this, keep it coming. For a bit of off-road training, check out PRS in Surrey. A single day and you'll have the foundations to build on for the next off pavement trip. Looking forward to the next video.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the tip on PRS. That’s where I took lessons in 2014. :) Excellent instructors!
@0HARE
@0HARE 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, really spectacular landscape and scenery there. That horrible smog was a surprise to me, though. I almost got an all expenses paid trip to Vietnam back in 1972, but my Draft Number was just a bit too high to get “Selected”. My Korean wife and I go to South Korea every year, but we missed it this year due to COVID-19. I can recommend South Korea very highly. It is basically a dual language country, Korean/English, so it’s easy to navigate your way around. In my many years visiting Korea, I have never seen smog nearly as bad as what you showed here, even in Seoul. Outside of Seoul, I have never seen any smog. Thanks for another super interesting travelogue. I really enjoyed it. Happy Trails
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Allen, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. My mother actually spent a few years of her childhood in South Korea, so it's been on my list for a number of years. Hopefully after the pandemic, I'll get the chance to visit. And perhaps I'll see you and your wife there. 😊
@TurfSurf
@TurfSurf 4 жыл бұрын
I think I found my second fav channel after Itchy Boots.
@mekongimpress9586
@mekongimpress9586 4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@gman8606
@gman8606 4 жыл бұрын
That's really the most amazing motorcycle roads and the little Honda seem to be just perfect for the fun 👍😉💐🥰
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
It really was! Very few people ride big bikes up there, and I understand why now. :)
@gman8606
@gman8606 4 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein I understand too, but would probably have gone for a 500 ccm ca
@bruceleong9534
@bruceleong9534 4 жыл бұрын
As they said in the 60s, “What a trip!” The 150 looked like the perfect motorcycle for those roads.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the 150 was absolutely perfect. A lot of people do the loop on scooters, which are perfectly adequate for the pavement but not so ideal for the rough terrain.
@nguphan6139
@nguphan6139 4 жыл бұрын
Great journey Megan. Hope you good health and nice experiences across Vietnam
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was a wonderful trip. :)
@TX200MK2
@TX200MK2 4 жыл бұрын
Well there was a pleasant surprise ! I thought you were were just rambling around Canada. Bring it on :)
@BenCleaton
@BenCleaton Жыл бұрын
Magnificent views and great work of video. What an epic adventure. Thanks for your video. Ps, I heard oct-Nov and Apr-Jul clear sky and more green.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Yes, I think that would be a better time to visit there.
@dazzerf8392
@dazzerf8392 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video admire you so much at a point in live I could do this but not brave or confident enough... go girl
@Mrigler1999
@Mrigler1999 4 жыл бұрын
i say do it bro, life is too short
@iancurnow9060
@iancurnow9060 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the way you said -- but me, I came here for the motorcycle riding.!!!!! 😊🙂☺️😅. My favorite video of yours. Maybe I can find that Vege Hot Pot to eat at one day.!? Amazing joy
@vtrack1963
@vtrack1963 4 жыл бұрын
That was a great video! I’m interested in your thoughts on riding the little XR150 as compared to your other bikes. Much of Asia rides similar bikes to the one you rode, and they seem to get along just fine like you did in the video.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you’re right! In fact the XR150 is a big bike compared to what many people ride in that area. I witnessed just what a small scooter is capable of! I actually loved the XR 150 for this trip. It was fun to be on a small nimble bike and it gave me confidence to ride those gnarly dirt roads. I wouldn’t want to be doing highway touring with a bike like that, but for low-speed rural travel, it was spot on!
@jeremyhansen9834
@jeremyhansen9834 4 жыл бұрын
As my love for riding grows I realize how epic and diffacult is. Some next level riding.I hope to see you one day on the road.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeremy. Northern Vietnam is in a league of its own, especially if you get off-road. All the best and safe riding. ✌️
@iapbart1253
@iapbart1253 4 жыл бұрын
The poor people are often the most smiling as opposed to the richest people whose faces bear the stigma of the worries that their wealth brings.
@ILLUMINATTIHOAX
@ILLUMINATTIHOAX 4 жыл бұрын
Resented Dude detected
@songtiengiang1291
@songtiengiang1291 4 жыл бұрын
@宇宙無邊大法神教銀河系賞善罰惡不死不滅護教聖使一字並肩王驃騎文武大將軍 nothing, dude! There is nothing to lose, don't you know? And yes, they do have kind heart.
@boomerhgt
@boomerhgt 4 жыл бұрын
You think being dirt poor doesn't come with worse worries like how to feed yourself you fool
@iapbart1253
@iapbart1253 4 жыл бұрын
@@boomerhgt 25,000 people die of hunger every day in the world. That doesn't make any rich people care actually. But that wasn't the point. In the West, or in Europe, for that matter, or on North American territory, it is not uncommon to find that the inhabitants are less welcoming than those in poorer countries. If you have an explanation for this, please explain it here.
@tommaples9174
@tommaples9174 4 жыл бұрын
Wow' You have taken your adventures and riding to a new level. stay safe and beautiful.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom!
@Nishkid641
@Nishkid641 4 жыл бұрын
So lovely. Greeting from a Vietnamese American. I would like to be friend and keep in touch with you. Maybe we could travel together sometimes.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Have you been to Vancouver yet? You are welcome here once the borders open up.
@Nishkid641
@Nishkid641 4 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein Not yet, but would love to travel to Canada someday. I want to keep connection with u. Insta, Facebook, whatsapp, hangouts,....?
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
@@Nishkid641 I'm on IG. Same name :)
@OzarkHillsAdventures
@OzarkHillsAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
Abselutely amazing video. i would crash for looking around at the landscape.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Haha good idea to blame my crash on that... it had NOTHING to do with my lack of off-road skills ;)
@LUKKA2020
@LUKKA2020 4 жыл бұрын
It looks so beautiful and I love your sweetness!🌹
@charlieb3497
@charlieb3497 4 жыл бұрын
Very impressive Megan 🤙 as good as it gets, protect your eyes when you flip that lid 😎 Namaste 🙏
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie!
@meinekleineweltreise
@meinekleineweltreise 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories! I travelled through Vietnam via motorcycle 12 years ago and recommended it to all my friends. But most of them just said I‘m totally nuts. Now look at these pictures, landscapes, ... and tell me it is not beautiful! Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. You are awesome!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Wow very cool you got to travel back then and blaze the trail for people like myself. Hopefully my video brought back a lot of great memories for you and inspired you to continue the adventure!
@phuongvyle8194
@phuongvyle8194 4 жыл бұрын
Come here from random YT rec but it was definitely worth it. Thank you so much for all the efforts, you put a smile on my face and also leave me with teary eyes. Thank you for showing me another beautiful part of my country, somewhere I do not know if I ever have the courage to go by myself. Thank you and always welcome to Việt Nam
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
I loved reading your comment! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts on my video. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed it and it inspired you to explore more of your beautiful country.
@nicktheguy1973
@nicktheguy1973 4 жыл бұрын
Another top quality video Megan! - Aside from excellent video quality , I love how you always provide us viewers with great info. about the various areas & cultures you are visiting (so informative for those of us who have never visited these areas, or may never have the opportunity to) keep up the good work!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your feedback, Nick. I love learning about history and geography when I travel, so I'm happy to share it when I am able.
@ed.t.hansen6499
@ed.t.hansen6499 4 жыл бұрын
Great documentary and photos ! What roads/mountains. a 150 dirt bike can't be that comfy ?
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
@@ed.t.hansen6499 Thank you. A 150 dirt bike would be totally fine.
@randywallingsford3680
@randywallingsford3680 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country and your voice goes so well with your videos,I love to hear you speak,Be well and safe.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Randy!
@nhatminh15092006
@nhatminh15092006 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for video about my country Megan. Have a nice trip and safe riding .Goodluck girl and take care yourself
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Quảng. I appreciate you watching!
@nhatminh15092006
@nhatminh15092006 4 жыл бұрын
Megan Kaptein You welcome.Waiting for new videos in your channels and always wish you healthy
@r0bv123
@r0bv123 4 жыл бұрын
Spectacular and beautiful trip, thanks for sharing!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dbj1234
@dbj1234 4 жыл бұрын
Now that looks like an awesome adventure thanks for sharing love the content cheers from Australia
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, David!
@HSoum
@HSoum 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Megan........! Wht a panoramic view of this place .......... really Megan ! U r njoy in this place with ur bike..........It's a small area bt too beautiful area......... U r grt Megan.........U r grt
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@Antzzz_Manzzz
@Antzzz_Manzzz 4 жыл бұрын
Born in Vietnam left in ‘78, returned 2014 toured all over Vietnam except Phu Quoc and Ha Giang loop. I need to visit these two areas soon. Thanks for the wonderful tour 👏🏼😋
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
My trip up north certainly whet my appetite to explore more of Vietnam and I'm honoured to know that I inspired you to explore more of your motherland. :) Thanks so much for watching!
@Antzzz_Manzzz
@Antzzz_Manzzz 2 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein rewatching your vlog cus I’m planning to do Ha Giang loop soon ❤️🙏🏼
@SoundMindADV
@SoundMindADV 4 жыл бұрын
Megan, you did an incredible job documenting your adventure. I hope to do something epic like this someday. Thank you for sharing your trip with us.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your encouragement! I hope you're able to make your dream trip happen some day. In the mean time, you'll have plenty of opportunities to research. :)
@LyNguyen-ds7qd
@LyNguyen-ds7qd 4 жыл бұрын
Many likes👍👍👍 for you. I’ve been watching this video for more than 3 times already. Love from Vancouver B.C
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Ohh a fellow Vancouverite! Thanks so much for watching!! 🙏 🇨🇦 🇻🇳
@LyNguyen-ds7qd
@LyNguyen-ds7qd 4 жыл бұрын
Megan Kaptein I am a rider as well. I used to have a Honda CBR 600RR but sold it awhile ago. In the autumn of 2019, the four of us have made a round trip from Quang Ninh province to Sa Pa, Lao Cai in a week. The trip was dope.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
@@LyNguyen-ds7qd Wow that's awesome!!!
@nguyennam4519
@nguyennam4519 3 жыл бұрын
Chúc bạn có những chuyến đi du lịch khám phá đất nước việt nam, bình an
@roadsplash629
@roadsplash629 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Megan! It brings up my good memories from a ride around northern Vietnam two years ago... I was supposed to ride there again this March, but I had to cancel for obvious reasons.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Sorry you had to cancel the trip. That must have been disappointing. Hopefully you get the chance to rebook in the future.
@roadsplash629
@roadsplash629 4 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein yep kinda disappointing, also because leading motorcycle tours is my job. We try to reschedule this in October, let's see if by that time travel can be resumed as a leisurely activity.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
@@roadsplash629 Oh darn! But what a dream job during non COVID times!
@roadsplash629
@roadsplash629 4 жыл бұрын
@@MeganKaptein yes I can't complain :D but in this long period no tours anywhere...
@antw3565
@antw3565 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing an amazing trip in an amazing place. Great bravery riding on those roads. I hope you didn't have take away too many bumps and bruises as souvenirs.
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I had a few lovely bruises on my legs. Luckily bruises heal, but the memories last forever. :)
@robertagresti7188
@robertagresti7188 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that was a surprise - great choice for a ride video location! I'm sure it was a fantastic experience. Really well done - love the aerial shots (with a drone I guess)!
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert! Yes, the aerial shots are by drone. :)
@dekrev
@dekrev 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! What a beautiful ride! Haha - I love the digger at the end - that’s the best feeling, picking up, dusting off and cracking on ❤️
@MeganKaptein
@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I got the picking up and cracking on parts down, but based on my video footage it looks like I forgot to dust off. ;)
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