PROS and CONS of LIVING In Vietnam 🇻🇳 (Da Nang)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

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[@connorkenway09]

You guys are so cute! Truly a dream life. Thuong chan is adorable. Seeing you ride across the city gives me a much better feel of what it is like over there rather than watching some drone footage or tourist commercial. It's as if I've been there as well. One thing you gotta give credit for is tha there is no potholes in Da Nang. There's much cleaner countries with much worse roads where anything other than mountain bike feels dangerous. Thank you for the ride Cruise.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! The roads in Da Nang are in pretty good condition. Though the roads quickly go really bad outside of Da Nang. One example is the Hai Van pass. The way up from Da Nang is beautiful pavement, but the way down into Hue is very rough some some potholes. Going by bike though is the best way to explore a new city 😁

[@DFlo780]

Haven't watched you guys in awhile with a ton of bicycle racing occupying my time but I just want to say that you and Thuong are looking crazy strong and Thuong looks so confident and comfortable on the bike! So happy that you both are living your best lives. Happy living in Vietnam!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Thuong has gotten a lot stronger lately and has been KOM hunting here 😅 Enjoy the racing, I miss it!

[@longnguyendotcom]

I agree with you about the trash problem in Vietnam. Vietnam currently lacks waste management. It costs money to collect, dispose, and manage the trash. Most people either can't afford or don't want to pay for the trash collection. So, they would dump their trash along the roads and in ponds/rivers/lakes. Vietnam is going through this phase just like any other countries. Japan was very polluted during their economic rise, but they cleaned up well. Korea went through the same thing. US went through (and probably is still going through it in many places...seen LA and SF lately?). We hope Vietnam will get to that point also.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's true, Japan used to be very polluted, but they eventually made it a priority to clean things up. It's hard to group the whole of the USA together since each state is very different, but some places seem to be getting really bad lately. 😢

[@mosca3289]

Good points, Long.

[@shieldofdr3588]

The LA and SF problems are very different. The homeless are generating the trash. They collect things and eventually just leave them all over the place. After years and years of this, you end up with piles of garbage wherever they've been camping.

[@natebusch2266]

Vietnam has some serious problems with govt corruption that need to be changed before these reforms can occur. Unlike Korea n Japan, Vietnam is a communist oligarchy and there is no government oversight so those guys have free reign to redirect and extort tax revenue as they see fit with no repercussions.

[@andytran333]

Haha. Vietnam will get there, maybe in another couple hundred years.

[@whatsname2649]

The most impressive thing about this video is the fact that you narrated as you peddled & hardly showed any sign of shortness of breath. You've got to be in great shape. I'm envious. I'm 66 & have had asthma since I was 30. 🚴👍🇻🇳

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We do a lot of cycling, which helps make it easier.

[@whatsname2649]

@@TwoWheelCruise I guess so. 👍

[@eliastv5498]

One amazing thing I'm noticing is how slow everyone drives there. It seems so peaceful on those roads. Maybe because they have a high rate of accidents everyone slows down. English teaching is extremely lucrative over in Vietnam right now. I would definitely snag one of those comfortable jobs. Lots of teachers from Korea are migrating down there these days. Thanks for always being honest with your reviews. You give both sides. These are the most balanced travel/life reviews I've seen.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks 👍 Yeah, the overall speed of drivers is much slower here compared to Thailand. People need to be more cautious with the open intersections and people randomly pulling into the road. So in that sense, there are probably less fatal accidents. But I think the motorbike drivers here are more aggressive with weaving through traffic. We frequently get passed by on the inside (right side) if we leave even the tiniest of gaps (which we need to do because of people driving the opposite way)

[@natebusch2266]

I have a car n drive around here. It's more like steering a giant ship in a narrow channel than driving a car because of all the hazards pointed out in the video so yep you need to drive slow.

[@walknwander]

Nice scenery and great ride. Thanks for the commentary and great sights. Enjoying your ride alongs.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks 👍

[@davidkan5469]

Good info on the pros and cons...when it comes to cleaniness, Japan is on top of the list. The traffic is like Malaysia where motorbikes are coming and going in all directions. Enjoyed the video and. Stay safe!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks 👍

[@dannyeicher6173]

Nice bike ride. Alot of traffic. Really like the end of video. The bridge look awesome and the reflection of the sunset off the river water. Thanks for sharing you two. Be safe...🎥😎👍👌👊🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🙏🙏

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks!

[@chrisoutdoors]

Great information. A beautiful country for sure. The garbage, the non-stop noise and the traffic mayhem would also be my "don't likes" But there are many many things to like and I agree with you Thuong...I love Vietnamese food too! 🥣 I want to visit VN, hopefully next year. The fascinating culture and beauty of the scenery and people make VN a wonderful country to discover I am sure.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you and yes, there are many good points here and so much to explore with many different unique regions.

[@secretariat-13]

Hi guys, it’s great to see you, I know the heat has been atrocious, in the mid 90’s, I love riding but not on that kind of weather, I have been enjoying Thoungs videos, she’s a trooper, walking in the heat here and in the torrential rains in Japan, now that I mention the latter, what a contrast in the cleanness, Japan is spotless in comparison but every city has its charms and not so goods, either way thanks for this nice short ride, one last comment, love Thoungs kit, looks great on her and stands out.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! She really is a trooper to walk in this heat, but she is missing the rain walks so looking forward to rainy season. It is a lot more dangerous to walk here though since there are few sidewalks and even if there are some, you cannot walk on them because they are blocked by parked motorbikes.

[@scottw7098]

I like this vlog with useful information and impressions like this not just the usual where people only show the positive 👍

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zukzworld]

Great video as always, and thanks for discussing the pros and cons of living in Da Nang. Someday I dream of visiting this place, my biggest concerns are heat and traffic. Traffic is probably still manageable but heat is something I don’t know if I can deal with….

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Strangely enough I do better in the heat than Thuong. The weather should be considerably cooler though once "summer" is over.

[@mancello]

Nice kit on your wife. She's almost professional now. I cycle in NYC which is a good training ground for chaotic cycling areas.😉

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I've cycled in NYC a few times, loved it!

[@tranhoanvo9332]

I'm living in Danang and was born here. It so nice to see familiar routes being on a video lol :) Cruising around Danang everyday with my bikes but haven't seen you guys once, will say hello if I have a chance

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We ride most days usually around sunset time.

[@ninefools]

love her new suit, nice cute design that matches her look.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you 🤗

[@malcontent_1]

It's funny seeing the _L'Arc de Triomphe_ and _La Tour Eiffel_ over in DaNang since the Tour de France is fast approaching

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Good point haha!

[@markwilliams3623]

Yes that was my experience also. Da Nang is Dang Hot. It felt hotter there to me than Saigon. Not sure why. It is more Northern than Saigon. But any way looking forward to your vdo's.

[@natebusch2266]

Saigon is cooler in summer because of regular afternoon rain storms.

[@David-in3sd]

Another great video. You guys are awesome!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks!

[@njm3211]

I live in southern Italy. Lots of noise pollution from motor bikes as well as air pollution, mostly from poorly maintained 2 stroke engines. Drivers don't stop at pedestrian crossings. Pedestrians walk in the street instead of using the sidewalks even when present.

[@natebusch2266]

Having ridden in both italy and vn, I'd have to say vn road dangers are on another level lol.

[@nathanbell6962]

Cycling in Hong Kong midday is crazy in the heat but late at night is great but busy!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yep, gotta choose. Crazy early, crazy hot, or crazy busy.

[@amithroy600]

it really nice when Thuong chan say let go & yea yea , nice riding

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😁

[@youtubesafename123]

Man that looks stressful riding with all those scooters/motorcycles... Sure feels a lot different from Japan. In any case love both your kits, they look very high quality, hope they're not too hot for the crazy humid/warm days of Vietnam

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! It's a lot different here for sure. The weather isn't too bad in the evening.

[@markwilliams3623]

hahahahahaha omg i love it. You of course continue to communicate in Japanese. Revives my language as an american living in Japan. I can totally remember your conversation. Please keep safe and definitely do the super early rides. Lets smog and more safe. Time for a change in sleep habits kakakakakakak

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We need to find more Japanese speakers here haha

[@weljenks]

I think you all have been greatly influenced by Japan’s fervor for cleanliness and quiet etiquette😊. It has become a part of you. Can’t wait to see what Thuong thinks of the US.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We've definitely been heavily influenced by our 7 years in Japan. I'm probably gonna be almost as shocked as Thuong once we make it to the US. I haven't been there in over 5 years now.

[@virgilwilliams2378]

We have a bridge here in New York called the Triborough Bridge and it looks almost the same as the bridge in the background in your video.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Oh wow, it does look pretty similar.

[@glenswada]

I remember walking across busy intersection in thailand. A thai person said to me don't look at the cars. If they see you looking they will try scare you off the road. So cars have to give way to the non-lookers. Suspect its the same in Vietnam. I love Thoung colorful shorts.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Oh wow, that's scary 😬

[@jim9685769]

That's NOT how Thais cross the road in Thailand. LOL

[@rogerjeffreys9536]

Be careful on those roads…….love your videos.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks 👍

[@grecinos2]

You guys are very adventurous. Always a treat to see new videos. I noticed Thoung didn’t have her taillight on. Are bicycle lights against the educate in Vietnam?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! When we ride together, we usually only have the person riding behind have their rear light on.

[@markuswilliam5746]

Cool …I appreciated your how to pass the Japanese drivers license test vid a while ago .. visiting Vietnam next week be safe seems hectic on the road there

[@Hidy_Ho]

I would love to see the nearby mountain climb videos (haven't seen any, at least on public YT).

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Not yet, but soon!

[@truwth]

Wow. Those completely uncontrolled major intersections (no stop signs, no lights, no yields) are insane !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, always best to yield as much as possible with those. Luckily, most vehicles will honk before entering.

[@tuhnutuhnu4257]

Actually there is some areas with lot of trash in japan too. In Nagoya too. There is area where small river is full of trash. But most places are really clean but many places has abandoned areas where people don't care.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's true, I pointed those places out in some of my older videos.

[@hedorahh]

I live in Poland and we already got idiot drivers here, add a lot of electric scooters, casual cyclists that don't think about others and we got a pretty dangerous mix. After watching the video I can clearly say that hell no, I will never cycle in Vietnam because it seems like a nightmare. I cycled through Japan in 2019 (waiting to come back asap, but again, not this year due to silly travel policies of japanese government) and I look at every single country from a perspective of cycling there. I always felt safe, I always felt that everything is in control, there were hardly any situations when I got spooked by any other traffic user. I'm gonna try Switzerland this summer because it's the closes in terms of road culture standards and cleanliness to Japan (the trash in the 2nd half of the video killed the views, same as Siciliy in Italy does it every time I go there). I feel happy you guys enjoy your time there and I wish you two all the best cause you two are a nice couple and I watch you here and there since long ago, but I'd never dare to cycle through for ex. entire Vietnam like I did in Japan - driver and pedestrian behaviors are A HAZARD. All best, Tom

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! The electric scooters seem to becoming a big problem in a lot of western countries. We haven't experienced those over here. Cycling over here isn't for everyone, but despite how chaotic it looks things aren't as bad as it looks. Japan is definitely a lot safer for cycling, hopefully they open up back to normal international travel soon. We're also anxious to go back and visit :)

[@out_spocken]

I'll take cycling in Vietnam over cycling in Australia any day of the week. In Vietnam you know to be careful and just be mindful of everyone. That said...I road 100km out of De Nang in a few directions. North, South and inland, and literally never had one issue at all. That's not to say my experience is fact...but I found trucks and cars gave space when riding on highways or narrow roads and there was no malice. Unlike Australia where it feels every driver despises you being on the road and using their 'precious' space. I've never had so many close passes and cut offs here. And this occurs every single ride where without some reactionary move an incident would have occurred. You get beeped to let you know someones coming up behind you, not because they hate you being on the road and just want to scare you as they pass you. But everyone has a different experience and bases their decision and perspective only on that, not what actually occurs.

[@bmcrex5488]

Szwajcaria jest swietnie przygotowana na rowerzystow!!POLECAM!! a jesli myslisz o czyms egzotycznym to swietne drogi ma Chile i N.Zelandia..........tez polecam!!🚴

[@xiexie8221]

You guys are looking sooo strong on the bike, and the Santic kit is looking spot on 😘👌 definitely motivating me to get stronger as well!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 💪 Thuong has been getting a lot stronger lately and is going for some KOMs.

[@VagabondTurtle]

Love the colour of that shirt, Thuong chan! it looks very slick! Right now it is also very warm here, even in Sweden, and I also like to wait for longer into the evening before I start riding, the sun sets very late here so we have light most of the time, awesome :) Just a lot of mosquitos :D I guess you guys also have a lot of those :D The beach looks amazing btw, with those mountains around! How is the street light solution in the evening? can you see even if it gets dark? BTW, how do you like the food there, Cruise? I know my stomach is very sensitive so usually food is my bottleneck of travelling anywhere else. Japan was quite ok, it was easy food, but not sure how other countries are.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! The sunset is about 6pm now, so a bit early here. Most streets are lit up at night. I don't trust many restaurants here (mainly because of cleanliness), so we usually cook at home or only go to places with good reviews.

[@markwilliams3623]

Count Down lights. I love those. Wish we had those here in the USA.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They are awesome, I love them.

[@8vRocco]

Had to eat a peanut butter and jealous sandwich on you guys rad rides! I usually take a 35mm point and shoot camera with B&W and color for those nice landscapes. And I agree with both people throwing garbage on public areas and drivers that don't care. Thank you two for another nice ride! Stay safe and stay rad.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I like to bring those on our longer rides 😁

[@schuey999]

Great video!!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charliesimar7541]

GLAD to see you! It seems that cycling in Da Nang is quite a mixed bag, but the vistas are beautiful.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Overall we are enjoying it and the views are amazing.

[@bobbieboothroyd8531]

great video

[@pat2row]

Daughter from Da Nang is my favorite documentary. It’s a heartbreaking story told with great honesty and opened my eyes to American legacy of war. My neighbor, Margaret, was involved in Operation Babylift that took place in former military base, the Presidio, here in San Francisco. Have you seen Mai Thi Kim’s family ( daughter, Heidi, could not bring mother to USA) in Da Nang? Film was released in 2002 and hope family is doing better financially.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I'll add this to my watch list.

[@rheenacruz7803]

Looking forward to your uphill rides.

[@Kdc861]

A lot of what you mentioned about Vietnam applies here in Morocco, I guess because it was a french colony too !

[@keithle5613]

Two Wheel Cruise, have you done any virtual cycling workout video of Viet Nam? It would be great if you can offer something like that. You know, great scenery, with music and just some talk about the locations (but not so much).

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Nothing workout specific, just ride alongs like this so far.

[@markwilliams3623]

My experience in Saigon was that trash is picked up every day...... and that trash was a very small pile. A couple bags at most. Not sure about Da Nang. So interesting.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The problem isn't trash left outside to be picked up, but the trash all over the sides of the roads and on the empty property lots.

[@HarishChouhan]

I miss lockdown . After returning from Prao, the noise of Da Nang gave me a headache . For hours I only hear sounds of insects and water from streams

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The only quiet road I've found here so far is the backside of Monkey Mtn 😅 The road to BaNa hills is pretty nice too with few cars.

[@bagusla_alhamdulillah]

Yes the traffic they nvr follow the rules, I was there few months rental a bike I get shock at traffic light, they just go even red light. Overall like Danang for cycling love it climbing every where.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, most people follow the rules but still a lot of people break them at each traffic light.

[@daveb3987]

The loud speaker ruining a nice outdoor spot is a thing in South Korea too. I’ve come to think that us westerners must just be more aggressive and easily annoyed by little things, because it’s not just sounds on repeat outdoors - it can also be jingles in a supermarket on repeat (imagine working there all day), near misses on the road, speaker announcements into my living room at 8:30 at night, non stop “emergency”notifications on phones (“it’s raining, be careful on the roads” - so I turn them off, meaning I’ll not be aware of the one real disaster) and non stop marketing calls and unsolicited direct SMSs. I go near insane while locals don’t seem to be worried in the slightest… which makes me realise that we get ticked off by a lot of things much more easily than most places in Asia. But yeah, turn off the speakers outdoors, please haha

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We get a crazy amount of marketing calls and texts here. I think a big part of it is we have had more time (in the US/EU anyway) to develop laws to protect against these kinds of things so we are more used to an environment without them. So we are more sensitive that these things are allowed to happen here, but for local people it is just normal. Maybe in time things will change here, but on another hand the "lawlessness" of things here can be one of the appeals.

[@daveb3987]

@@TwoWheelCruise agreed. I guess you gotta take the good with the bad.

[@tolqar6563]

When I heard the loudspeaker it was another thing that reminded me of China. Made me miss it

[@kelalamusic9258]

That really is a nice location, but not for cycling. Well, for me, that is. Little bit on the dangerous side. Motorcycles in and out, riding on the wrong side, and pedestrians. Good grief. I had to smile when you talked about noise etc. You haven’t been to the Philippines. OMG!! Where you are is quiet compared to there. The noise and pollution will drive you bonkers 🤪. Loved the video, Cruise. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Da Nang is probably the best of Vietnamese cities regarding traffic and noise. Hanoi and Saigon are next level haha 😂

[@sanjayshelar8941]

Like your cycling video thanks for you

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for watching

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

Its crazy hot to ride here in Texas too. Heading to New Mexico mountains to mountain bike.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! Not decided yet, but we will announce it when we do.

[@asthasr2]

You don't really need vending machines or convenience stores... anywhere that says "giải khát" is going to sell drinks, usually kept on ice. There are tons of them! Also, the fishing vessels *must* fly the Vietnamese flag -- it's international law for ships on the high seas to identify which country they're affiliated with. This is especially important in disputed waters like the "East Sea."

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks, that makes sense with the ships in international waters. That's true, there are plenty of small shops that sell some cold drinks.

[@VietNguyen-vj4su]

when r u going to have that George Costanza's moment? ("my boys can swim!") :)

[@markwilliams3623]

Wow very nice new kit

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁

[@raymonde4272]

Regarding the jaywalking, do you think part of it is the fact that sidewalks are often used for scooter parking and so there may be nowhere for pedestrians to walk

[@natebusch2266]

You're totally correct about nearly everything in your video. Lived in Danang 2 years and Vietnam 3 and yep it's loud, hot, and chaotic. People do drive their cars and motorbikes like shit here no exaggeration. Do not underestimate the Danang heat; riding hard in it just two consecutive days caused me extreme dehydration that led to an arterial blood clot, near death experience, surgery, and not being able to ride for 4 months...During summer in Danang I never even bothered to ride up monkey mountain after the first year because yep you'll be doing 20% fewer watts. Thank god for zwift racing. I do suggest trying out the Thursday morning vcl ride that does meet at the beach park (right where you started your vid I think) at 515 (535 in winter unless it's changed now). Here's a video of what it looks like racing in the crazy Vietnam traffic to Hoi An n back on that early morning ride kzbin.info/www/bejne/boOahZKbbpuZlcU

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, my Monkey Mountain times have been getting slower despite my fitness improving. The heat has been really draining me lately so I think it's time to take it easy for a while until it cools down. We've been wanting to try the local group rides, but they all leave way too early for us.

[@nathanbusch2177]

@@TwoWheelCruise I hear ya... I can only deal with waking up that early for a few months at a time... People aren't meant to ride bikes fast at 5am.

[@marksadventures3889]

Wow, well done, Thuong Chan is getting better at her English, we want to hear your beautiful voice more often. I couldn't go there as i can't stand trash. Why don't they stop littering? fine people for littering and put the money toward street cleaning services. It spoils what looks to be beautiful place.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I see people throwing trash on the road while riding their motorbikes everyday, especially cigarettes. I'm gonna start saying things to them. Hopefully they will feel embarrassed from being called out by a foreigner and think twice next time.

[@marksadventures3889]

@@TwoWheelCruise ask them, do you love your country? If they reply yes ask why they treat it like a trash can.

[@IRSA1]

Gosh ! Life in Vietnam does have some seriously off- putting sides to it. I wonder whether you are going to be able to put up with it for that long. It sounds like a difficult place to start a business, even with a Vietnamese spouse. On a better note, those new cycling outfits look simply gorgeous and I do hope you will be able to film some of your mountain trips.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! That's why we're doing a trial run here to see if we can last. But we would like to find somewhere that is more walkable with more safe infrastructure.

[@rudd2962]

Vietnam is first world when compared to many parts of the Philippines ..

[@londo776]

What would you expect from a third world communist country

[@aznvinsanity]

Thanks for sharing. My long time GF is Vietnamese. It's nice to see the state of one of the cities and the scenary to help plan a visit. I feel what would be more Jarring to me is the passing from the right side. Also is Thuong chan needing a bike fit, new saddle or recently injured? She is riding off center to her left.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The being passed on the right side (inside) happens quiet often and people try to squeeze through gaps that are really dangerous. Thuong says she is comfortable with her position, but thanks for noticing!

[@bartcanuck734]

Cool. Kinda brave, at least Da Nang isn’t too crazy. Did you not have a bike light on your handlebar for the return ride at dusk?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, it's not too bad. And yes, we have front lights for when it gets dark.

[@bartcanuck734]

@@TwoWheelCruise well not as crazy as Saigon but still need good concentration. I enjoyed the episode, will have to watch more of your channel.

[@Adiebemrose]

You really need to ride on a morning. All locals exercise from 5am. The beaches are full and the roads are quiet just full of sport bikes. Temp is much cooler too usually 20 to 25 degrees. I used to do 70km or so most mornings

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We really want to, but we're horrible night owls

[@Adiebemrose]

You will not regret it. A popular ride is the Ironman route but you really have to do hai van pass. It’s a lovely 11 km climb at around 5% grade. Set off in the dark and catch the sunrise as you climb.The bike club meet up opposite the a la carte hotel for their fast blast to Hoi an and back. We moved back to uk a couple of years ago, to get the kids in a uk school, after living in Danang for 5 years. We still have our house there as our plan is to move back . I think you can tell , I miss it.

[@Fred_Nice]

Any idea if the Coupe de Hue fondo is coming back this year?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I don't think so

[@John_DaMan]

You should try biking in Da Lat City, Vietnam. Air quality there is better

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Planning to go there this or next month. Hopefully we can find some bikes to rent while we're there.

[@John_DaMan]

@@TwoWheelCruise plenty places to rent bikes there..riding up the mountains is nice there

[@datgal2u]

I'm curious if anyone has every ridden a motorcycle through northern Vietnam. I would love to see that...do what Paddy Doyle (amazing videos!) and Kinging-It are doing. Paddy is spending 2-3 months motorbiking through Vietnam (1 month in the north where the scenery is out of this world spectacular). Would love to see you guys do the Dinosaur Spine on your bikes. LOL!

[@feralearthworm3044]

I feel like riding in Vietnam is actually a lot safer than the USA, and much more fun, at least where I lived in St. Louis, MO. Lot of upsides here in VN. The only unbearable downside is I've lived here for 7 years and never needed to hear a horn not once, ya know.....because I have eyes. Noise cancelling headphones to dampen the sound, along with chill tunes to not care about them, go a long way. That, or listen Slayer to not hear anything else....and ride a lot faster! Never being able to count on 5 minutes of peace and quiet outside gets real old real fast, especially since the reason for the noise (unloved dog as constant alarm, seller's speaker, horn instead of using brake, single person singing bad karaoke) is never a good one, so I think it is very helpful find a way to mitigate it.

[@glenntelesforo6099]

Be careful guys ♥️ and have a safe ride.

[@alexgrytsenko85]

not my place to be for sure. I hate traffic in LA, but compare to your video, we have nothing here :) It is so interesting to see different infrastructure. That curb along the road is designed so bad. If a vehicle or scooter lose control, that curb helps to get on the side walk so easy. I understand wheelchairs have access everywhere, but in this case we are going back to your problem with J walking. it is not a good idea for a handicap person to cross the road anywhere she/he wants...

[@TwoWheelCruise]

A lot of curbs are designed like that for easy access for the motorbikes. It is really scary since many people will just pull out into the street with their bikes without even looking for oncoming traffic (sometimes even pulling in then going the opposite direction)

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

I've been thinking about Portugal lately...hearing they are friendly to foreigners and affordable.

[@madeiraislander]

We are super friendly, that's for sure :)

[@hangeroo2439]

Have you guys seem Vietnam Meet Dustin's videos? He's one crazy, entertaining guy who lives out in the countryside of Vietnam. He used to be a competitive biker and was with Team USA. I believed he biked through SE Asia and such, but chose to live in Vietnam and has been there for like 8+ years. He doesn't bike in Vietnam as far as I know since he rides around in his Honda Cub.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We've seen a few of his videos. I didn't know he used to be a competitive racer 😮

[@hangeroo2439]

@@TwoWheelCruise Yeah, he mentioned it in a couple of videos and showed a pic of him racing with Team USA in Italy or something like that.

[@EustacioMarquez]

what kind of bicycles are you guys riding ???

[@bengt_axle]

Let’s model some new kit on a recovery ride, Thuong-san! Let’s go!

[@vincentceraso3718]

Don't you need a rear-view mirror on your bike to see vehicles approaching from behind? or do you just rely on your ears to hear them?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

No mirrors. We can hear most vehicles, but always shoulder check when moving.

[@GaryNichols50]

Loved seeing Monkey Mountain. That is where I spent a year during what they call the American War or "the Resistance war against the United States". Beautiful area.

[@roballen7937]

Hi Guys!! Good to see you out and about! With regards to Vending machines in Thailand I can not say that I have seen many either. But who needs a Vending Machine when there is a 7-11 on every street corner? 🤔😊😎👍😂😂😂

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Very true, I miss them so much!

[@AlanVByrnes]

Watching this again you two are very helpful with this!! By the way I saw another video that inflation is happening there and prices are going up?? Can you give your side of the story on that and how are you doing with that going on there?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We're still getting used to the prices here so we're not sure about inflation changes. But we have noticed the gas price increases affect things like taxis, etc.

[@AlanVByrnes]

Thanks you still make me want to come to Vietnam 🙏🙏 so I guess maybe it’s not so bad there after all as some others are saying!! Can still get some things for cheap and stay at cheap places thanks again and can’t wait for more Vietnam adventures 🚴🚴

[@bmdonlin]

What's up with all of the colorful chairs on the other side of the road?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Small plastic chairs. The pop-up food carts and some restaurants use them.

[@NightOwwl728]

So, if you were to rank Chiang Mai/Bangkok vs. Da Nang for cycling, who wins?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Chiang Mai #1 for sure, lots of smooth roads to ride, safest and huge community. Da Nang has better views though, especially the seaside mountains. Hard to compare Bangkok since it is a major city.

[@heinerpetersen6778]

He guys, thanks for this video. Makes me jealous.... So to my question: is it easy to rent a decent bike for cycling? And you know any stations? Thanks in advance!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Plenty of cheap bikes to rent. Haven't looked for higher end stuff, but doubt there's anything in larger sizes.

[@christill]

I think Da Nang has a lot going for it in terms of the natural features of the area. So it’s definitely beautiful if you just think about that. And I think all the issues (trash, air quality, noise pollution etc) will be quickly gone if we ever start taking the climate crisis legitimately seriously. And perhaps that day is coming soon if we look at what’s going on in Japan right now. The rainy season ended early and it went straight into a long record heatwave for June. Hundreds of monthly heat records were set around the country and some all-time records too. I’m sure the Japanese are dreading the actual summer now. It’s pretty scary to consider the possibilities. But also exciting in a way if it does act as a springboard to real climate action rather than just lying politicians saying things.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, most of these problems are easily fixable once they become a priority. Also with the growing middle class here, I'm sure more people will want to prioritize cleaning up things.

[@cesarhernandez3407]

Hope you could come here in Philippines but not now it's rainy season. There are many riders here at weekends.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hope we can go sometime in the near future 😁

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

I can imagine going from Japan and the orderliness ...many countries would not live up to the infrastructure and rules.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hard to compare.

[@billcoo]

Hi, what camera did you use for this video ?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

GoPro 10

[@datgal2u]

Have you guys considered smaller towns/cities? Da Lat, Ninh Binh/Tam Coc, etc.?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, we plan to visit Da Lat soon.

[@EustacioMarquez]

what kind of road bikes do you guys ride ???

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We're using Kaze road bikes from Thailand.

[@allenschmitz9644]

So close to China yet I saw no e-bikes, what's up with that?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Expensive to import I imagine. Would be a welcome change though.

[@20EUR20]

20:30 Food! 😀

[@chloejunior1519]

Malaysia have the same problems garbages everywhere and bad smell, broken roads and many portholes which so dangerous for cycling 😣

[@pimacanyon6208]

beautiful. But it seems that for avid cyclists there are two main issues: 1) the heat, and 2) the roads and traffic are dangerous. I wonder whether you will continue living in Da Nang with those two issue facing you. Take care of yourselves!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Both issues are resolved if you can get up very early for your rides. 😅 We do want to try visiting some other places in Vietnam first before making a decision.

[@pimacanyon6208]

@@TwoWheelCruise thanks for the reply. Vietnam is certainly beautiful, what with the mountains right there rolling into the ocean. And family nearby is important. I hear you about rising early. I have struggled with that all my life. Until I met my wife, that is. She is an early to bed person, so I have converted to her schedule. We get up at first light, or sometimes a bit later (or earlier during the winter). Which is great to do here in Tucson during the hot months because we can get out very early for a walk, run, or bike ride. And for me morning has always been the best time of day, so full of hope and promise. Good luck with it!

[@malaysiadentist4637]

we want to see you cycle Sapa!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, we wanna go!

[@markwilliams3623]

wow that would have been a perfect thumbnail. Em on the brick wall with the bridge behind her. At the end of your ride.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We took some photos there too which we will upload on Instagram and Facebook 😃

[@HarishChouhan]

5am? We meet near your apartment at 4 😅

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's closer to my bedtime than when I get up LOL

[@BikeAlone]

come to visit Indonesia for cycling

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hoping to go sometime in the near future!

[@kev12364]

I lived in Japan for 10 years in Kawagoe but back in England after my divorce but really miss Japan .

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Us too!

[@kev12364]

@@TwoWheelCruise would be great to move back to Japan one day or Thailand for retirement.

[@danstenis660]

What is the native language that your wife was speaking? Besides the good Vietnamese food, I would think that the warm climate is better than the cold/snowy ones. You can go outside feasibly without worrying about getting cold. Besides the food, the abundant tropical fruits are awesome. Colder climate fruits are crap compared to tropical ones.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We communicate in Japanese, which is our 2nd language.

[@gabriellee1987]

I live in five-star Vietnam: China. People behave almost the same here. Just replace the motorbikes with motor-style e-bikes and you can imagine our traffic.

[@Andy-sj2dv]

Good on you both for your videos, it's very interesting to see places that I've never been to before. Vietnam is so beautiful but I feel sad to see so much litter and garbage even at beauty spots. Australia is a developed country but we have our fair share of road side litter, unfortunately , but doing away with plastic shopping bags and refunding 10 cents per drink container has seen a dramatic improvement. I was horrified to see people quarter way across a pedestrian marked zebra crossing and not being given the right of way ! I think I would be killed in Vietnam 😀. All the best.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! It is very unfortunate to see. It would be great if they restricted plastic shopping bags and started a can/bottle deposit return program. The zebra crossings are meaningless on this first stretch of road since beach-goers are randomly walking into the road everywhere.

[@fairview6120]

NYC and Paris are the most famous international cities in the world, BUT there are sections of the cities also very dirty with garbage strewn all over. Furthermore, some parts of these 2 cities are dangerous at night in terms of personal safety. Some streets of Paris are full of dog poops and urine smell. The government of Danang has to take some drastic measures to control the problems you mentioned in the clip. People in Danang must be aware of these issues: first, it's a touristic city, and a lot of people make a living depending on tourists. Second, the Vietnamese in general must learn how to be conscious of littering for the sake of the environment and their livelihood. Vietnamese people, tourism is essential for our country. PLEASE KEEP OUR COUNTRY CLEAN! CLEAN! CLEAN!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, NYC is very dirty (and dangerous) so I don't really want to go back there or bring Thuong there. Because Da Nang is a tourist dependent town, I think it is important that they work to create a more clean image so more people want to come back.

[@mizukachang9521]

Beautiful but dangerous, Vietnam is like a beautiful rose.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😂

[@linhrom7227]

If she only likes the food, tell her California has amazing vietnamese food, some even better than In Vietnam. i have lived in both so can confirm. ❤❤❤