WE GOT A BIKE IN VIETNAM (first time riding here)

[@datgal2u]

How awesome of your dad to join you guys out of the blue like that! Does this mean you guys are doing the Hai Van Pass and the Ha Giang Loop? Tim and Fin did an awesome video many years ago on the Ha Giang Loop and Fin ended up having to get her own bike and learning how to ride it during the trip as the two of them were too heavy for one bike up the mountains. Be very careful as there may be lots of people on the road so a lot more accidents will occur during the holiday there. Get good protective clothing in case you fall as that will not be fun. And I know lots of people risk it for the thrill, but many don't have proper insurance through their insurance companies should a motorcyle accident occur.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Researching our route, we're unsure of the Hai Van Pass because it seems there is a much better road that runs parallel to Hai Van. We both want to did it because of the Top Gear episode though 😂 Ha Giang Loop looks fantastic as well. In the end, our visa situation will probably be the determining factor in if we can do it our not.

[@datgal2u]

@@OnePackWanderers I think if you had to choose one or the other, go with the Ha Giang Loop. But if you have a chance, hit up Ninh Binh (Charl & Christine videos are great) and the amazing caves that Attila and Zae just uploaded (they were inspired by Tim and Fin's 3-day cave tour).

[@allthebestparts7629]

Tia and Chev - thanks SO much for the invitation. I'm having a great time and can't wait to start the next leg of the journey!

[@datgal2u]

Is this dad? Enjoy your trip there, dad! Be safe and enjoy! Would love to see your first impressions video of Vietnam when you're done being jet lagged. :)

[@allthebestparts7629]

@@datgal2u Yep, this is dad.

[@phucle2936]

It's fun to have him along. Looking forward to the next videos.

[@jomontanee]

@@allthebestparts7629 Dad you are such a brave rider!!!!

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

Actually it`s not the Independence Day , but the Reunification Day ( April 30th 1975 ) , ending 12 years of civil war ( from 1963 to 1975 ) between the North and the South , that the Americans call the Viet Nam war and the Vietnamese the American war. The Vietnam `s Independence Day is September 2nd

[@OnePackWanderers]

Ah okay, this makes sense! We asked a guy working at the motorcycle place and he said Independence Day, but I think something was lost in translation. Be it France or America, I suppose Vietnam was dealing with some imperialism.

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

@@OnePackWanderers September 2rd is the Independence Day of VN with France when president Ho Chi Minh declared Independence to France at Ba Dinh square in Ha Noi , after almost 100 years of colonization . April 30th is the anniversary date of the capitulation of Saigon in 1975

[@bullit4x]

Ok. I’m hooked. Just binge watched your past 20 vids. Good stuff & Tia your smile is contagious.

[@DikWhite]

Such a lot of humour in today's video, great fun! Wonderful that Cheveyo's dad is joining you for the road trip, such an exciting adventure you'll all have together. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the videos. Take care out on those roads guys!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you! We are trying to focus on safety a little more than we have in the past, based on recommendations here. So fingers crossed!

[@somkiatthan]

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[@somkiatthan]

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[@somkiatthan]

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[@garethpotter]

Great start - like your dad I’ve always wanted to bike the length of Vietnam. Looking forward to watching tbe whole series. You guys are great!

[@NafeesaFatima]

You both are super cute

[@tinhhoangvan9327]

On this day 47 years ago the infamous Vietnam War ended and formed modern Vietnam today. Although Vietnam was then at war with the Khmer Rouge and China until 1989, it was truly an unforgettable day for the Vietnamese.

[@michaelp.nguyen7872]

Excellent point. I am Vietnamese, was born 2 weeks later, and totally forgot until you mentioned it here

[@frankreidy5881]

Getting better all the time - you two (and now three) make such good videos - it looks so spontaneous but that's the trick - great creative productios and really fun to watch - I am looking forward to my SE trip next year and these vids are a great help.

[@jasonong2082]

Such a cool dad you have Chev! Hope u guys have a fun bike trip

[@cathyseow3834]

So cool that your father has joined you on your bike tour. Oh my gosh he looks so young. Could pass for an older brother. Hope you all create some wonderful memories.

[@OnePackWanderers]

I showed him your comment and he has a huge grin on his face 🙂

[@tle9128]

9:38 it’s so good to hear so guys called hcmc by its proper and rightful name SaiGon.❤👍 Cheers and have a great time in Vietnam guys.

[@tidoluong5420]

Just found your channel 3 days ago, and I'm just thrilled for you guys. Have a safe trip across Vietnam. Watch out for trucks, buses and other big ones on the long roads. Look forward to the next videos.

[@davebuc4823]

that was a good video. your dad looked excited and pleased to be there and was ready to try new things. kudos to him!

[@lovetobake6]

Durian is an acquire taste. Either you like it or hate it. I am so glad you guys are trying new stuff. It is great that your dad is coming on this trip. Have fun.

[@davesivirn2283]

How fantastic to have your dad with you. It is going to be filled with lifetime memories. I am so proud of you two getting some good gear, not only is it safer, but you will be more comfortable. I am still concerned about the size of your bike but hopefully Tia will get comfortable with riding one of her own. Funny the bike your dad got was the same model I used on my last trip on my Vietnam ride. it was perfect. Once you get out of the city you're going to have such a great time. But frankly as you mentioned the chaotic nature of driving in cities is actually a real rush once you adapt. Have fun and keep the rubber side down.

[@OnePackWanderers]

On your advice, we also bought proper shoes and riding gloves. So thank you for that! Our reasoning with the small, semiautomatic bike is that it will be much easier for Tia to learn on a tiny 98kg bike with no clutch. She's never driven anything with a manual transmission so on top of everything else, she's a bit intimated already. Hopefully our gamble pays off 😂 Between the lighter weight and the gears, I will say the 110 Blade feels about as quick as the 155 CVT bikes we've rented.

[@davesivirn2283]

@@OnePackWanderers I Think your logic makes sense. I think Tia will rise to the occasion and end up being a big fan of riding. I have a couple of female friends that are great riders. One of them I have already ridden with in Vietnam, and will hopefully join me again later this year. Your dad is going to have a great time. Never too old. I was 70 last time and will be 73 this next trip, so he's still a youth LOL

[@hoa-mpls2422]

Wow, what a great fun that your dad joined you in Vietnam. Can’t wait to see more of your journey in Vietnam.

[@anitaangel3755]

Hey hun, hope your safe out on the roads😳 looks wild lol . but adventurous!! Wish I could visit ya too but taking care of grandpa😊 he said hi too! We love you and your little sister said big hug to her brother!

[@thisunchartedworld]

We’re so looking forward to seeing your road trip!! And how cool that Cheveyo’s dad is joining you!

[@Wanderer509-]

I think your Dad summed it up perfectly, “holy crap!”

[@xdgs567z]

Great to see your dad join in the fun…looking forward to many more adventures videos in Vietnam from you guys

[@tuantrinh9777]

2 bạn rất hài hước , vui vẻ .......giữ sức khoẻ còn khám phá Việt Nam nhé các bạn .

[@SamFournier]

Watching some of your old videos. The traffic gives me anxiety, you guys are brave. Btw your Dad is the sweetest!

[@OnePackWanderers]

I'm right there with you when it comes to the anxiety - at first it was crazy! Cheveyo's dad is the best 😊

[@rubikazariah]

Just started watching and I’m hooked. It’s a very well edited vlog you guys have. Excellent story telling. I especially like the supers with the prices of things. What I would also like in the same flavour is a rough total spend for a particular country/ destination once you jet out of a place, if possible. Good luck with your travels.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thanks for the feedback! We will definitely do a breakdown when we leave SEA.

[@ItzGeoItzGeo]

Been binge watching you guys content. Great videos👍🏾

[@daisyisblue]

5:39 Dad cam part is really cool. 😎 Btw, it's officially rainy season in the South of Vietnam so be careful driving in the rain. Make sure you ride along Vietnam coastal roads (Central of Vietnam), one of the most beautiful riding route. 👍 8:05 You were supposed to pour "sweet" fish sauce onto Bun thit nuong (your dish) to have the noodle, veggies and meat all mixed in. In the North, you will encounter Bun cha, similar dish but you need to dip. Tricky, sure. 😂 Fyi, the weekend holidays are 4/30 Reunification Day and 5/1 Int'l Labor Day. 🇻🇳 Have fun exploring!!!🏞️

[@datgal2u]

Would have been neat to get dad's first impression. I still cannot believe he hopped a flight to ride with you guys - so cool! BTW, Tia, you do dump that flavored fish sauce in the bowl then stir and mix everything before eating. That's similar to the bun thit nuong I was telling XO to provide to tourists during their food tours as it's delicious and I think most Westerners will love that. There's different iterations of it out there but all are great. If you can get one with fried spring roll, it's even better. :)

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hey thanks for the tip on eating it! We are here for a while and have lots of time to figure out how to eat stuff, similar to Thailand. It's a fun, slow learning experience for us 🙂 Fried spring roll sounds excellent 😋

[@datgal2u]

@@OnePackWanderers If only XO would have taken my comments as constructive criticism....🤣😁😂

[@UOFW]

Hey Chev your dad was not what I expected! I was expecting like an older version of you and maybe more “blokey” but it was a pleasant surprise to see his gentle wonder

[@OnePackWanderers]

He's a very thoughtful, articulate human-being. Great guy 😊

[@aren1998]

Wjat a great Dad🤗🤩 sending you hugs

[@TrungNguyen-qo6oj]

That looks fun !!! but please be extra alert when riding in Vietnam. I've grown up with it, so trust me, that thing kills. Stay safe and enjoy your time in Vietnam.

[@lukeyear5148]

I am impressed by how at ease your dad is on his first day, your experience will be awesome!

[@OnePackWanderers]

He really likes to jump in feet first! And he's been riding bikes for about as long as he's been walking. So I think he's perfectly suited to Vietnam 🙂

[@shaolinm5540]

Keep up the content coming👏 I cant wait to be in Vietnam on May 5th

[@SertyLuvP]

11:50 you can see the red VF car behind, which is local brand car in VN

[@OnePackWanderers]

That’s really cool! They are nice looking cars. The BMW N20 is a nice little motor as well, have owned cars with it 🙂

[@seannguyen6381]

Watching y’all make me misses vn Wish y’all have a safe trip in vn👍👍👍👍👍

[@LamNguyen-qb4ic]

Have a good time in Vietnam and be safe. I will be there on May 5 and I just can’t wait. I like your Chanel.

[@lumpialife]

Dad! How cool is this! What an experience to do with family! Happy for Chev! As a father myself of a 29 and 28 year old I can only imagine how Dad is feeling to experience this trip with his son. 7000 miles! EPIC! Please stay safe on the road!! (I can't remember if you already told us, but are you taking all your bags with you on this ride?)

[@OnePackWanderers]

It’s awesome having him along! 🙂 And yep, we took both our bags.

[@jomontanee]

I am so happy that your dad join you in this trip!!! My heart is full of joy for you!!! ❤️💖🌈

[@jordnfk]

You can get your laundry done in every city you'll stop in during your trip, no stress there. Just promise to spend more than 1 night in Ninh Binh!

[@ruthtie216]

Awesome to have dad travel with you guys.. enjoy and be safe..

[@ommani2848]

When you get a vermicelli dish in a bowl, you suppose to pour into the bowl. As for VN coffee, you need to mix the coffee since we serve robusta coffee, which is usually more bitter than arabica, hence the need to use really sweet condensed milk or egg whipped (egg coffee only)?

[@TânLâm-fl66]

Thank you for a great video, can't wait to see what your next destination bike trips. You guys are wonderful ❤️, always smiles. Have a safe trip... 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@rickyramone1350]

Haha totally real North face jackets , isn’t Ben Thanh market amazing. Safe travels

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hahaha indeed! We went to the Russian Market as well, I think maybe the prices were a little better there.

[@phuctong2636]

i love your dad.." I'm jetlag. I have no idea..." Love it.

[@somkiatthan]

This is so cool, riding along with your dad, have fun and be careful

[@tompham637]

It’s awesome of your dad to join you. It must be fun. Where are you heading to ? The central and the north are also interesting. Be careful and stay safe. There are many nice roads and bumpy roads. Go to Nha Trang where are the beaches. Hue is ancient capital of the Nguyen dynasty. Hanoi in the north is the main capital. Hanoi is the city of 1000 years old. Enjoy and have fun.

[@OnePackWanderers]

I think our first stop is Ca Tien, and then Dalat after that. Beyond that, who knows! The final destination is Hanoi, but there's a lot to see between here and there!

[@phwarrior9274]

Your dad is so cute! 😍 hope he enjoys the trip! And yeah durian ice cream ain't good. Even in Singapore, peppermint and ripples ( aka raspberry) are our favourites. Hope you find the right durian breed though. Mao Shan Wang are generally the sweeter ones!

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Glad to see you guys went with TIGIT! Enjoy the adventure! :)

[@vinhdang6853]

Spendings time with your Dad is always good , I love Durian,Fl, USA doesn’t have fresh Durian ,when you do try the Durian, ask the dry fruits inside .have a good trip with your Dad.

[@congthunguyen5146]

Chào hai cháu từ Frankfurt Đức. Cháu phải đổ chén nước mắm vào bát bún ăn chung với nhau thì mới ngon và đúng cách cháu ạ. Chúc hai cháu ăn ngon miệng và đi chơi vui vẻ cuối tuần !!!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thanks for letting us know, and hello to Frankfurt!

[@WWK186]

Safe adventures. Enjoy yourselves!

[@kiwibaldy3389]

You guys are crazy driving there. I know I couldn't do it

[@nathywalkingkh165]

Why do I watch your videos and smile alone 😂😂😂😂 Looks happy and happy

[@kod-ee-wom-pl]

Hello! Thank you for the nice and fun video. Happy weekend 😊

[@OneStopGuy]

Thanks for sharing this 👍

[@ommani2848]

Durian is mixed reaction for first timer, you either hate it or love it at first sight

[@michaelp.nguyen7872]

But in general it’s friggin delicious hahaha

[@ommani2848]

@@michaelp.nguyen7872 hahah yes it is

[@kevinqn3221]

Great video as always guys. Stay safe.

[@kenshin16021610]

Your dad is awesome. Enjoy your road trip, however becareful on the road. As you saw the trafic in Vietnam is crazy. Becareful of the trucks on the road. Stay away from them :)

[@maxma7393]

You guys r awesome if you can introduce more the price for the renting bick and the food it will be much better. Thanks.

[@colleen4062]

Safe journeys to the three of you. So nice to have family. 😊🙋🙏

[@indie-travel-stories]

Loving the Vietnam videos. For if you do another q&a : your videos are very high quality photographically, how did you learn to film ?

[@djcrew2554]

amazing couple with a cute dad!have a great time in Vietnam!

[@juleskayak]

Loving your videos guys but I predict you're going to seriously regret taking such a small low powered motorbike ! Especially with both of you on board and hilly roads to come ! I bet your Dad could have advised - best of luck. By the way I've cycled up the Hai Van pass and it was hard.

[@mmaranta785]

Very cool that your father is joining you in Southeast Asia!

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

the first dish you has not the rice paper :). Actually it's a rice stream outside

[@gaborkovacsnl]

It's great that your dad joined you, looking forward to this trip! :)

[@johnnychannel7824]

Enjoy my native country and stay safe.

[@claireng6700]

Have a great trip guys

[@brooksdurham5285]

Jason cameo. great that you brought your dad along

[@hocmon1]

8:10 You must pour part of the 'nuoc mam' in the bow and mix all those ingredient in that bow then eat.

[@Ghoang2610]

Wow. Good luck and have fun

[@kultj276]

so much fun over there

[@phanhaley8824]

You crossed the street like a pro!

[@iluxman]

I love Dad joing with you guys for adventure. He is really nice. It's his Trully Happiness. Again, you are reallly nice couple❤️👍. Have a good time

[@Hunter-go4bv]

that sounds so much fun. I wish I can be there to join you guys but I am a rookie rider. They say one of the best adventures in SEA is the bike ride. Stay safe and have fun. If you want good local food go to district 10 or 4. If you like Asian fusion , western or vegan food district 2 .

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the tips! One nice thing about the traffic in SEA, is it is very slow-moving and the bikes are very lightweight 🙂

[@my35m2]

your dad, he's amazing, so is your trip

[@Artyhugby]

How much were the smaller bikes (per person) and what was the cost of all the protective gear (per person)? Did tia have to get a motor cycle license? Or did she just ride using a IDP from the US based on her regular car license?

[@markrees18]

Just when you thought things couldn't get any better 😳 what a fantastic surprise and a cool Dad. Yay Dessert time again, missed Tia's desserts but not the reaction I'd liked to have seen from Durian Ice Cream 😭😭 here's hoping you'll enjoy the real thing ❤️ Stay safe you guys, looking forward to seeing more of DAD CAM. 🙏🏻🇹🇭🇺🇲🇻🇳🇺🇲🇹🇭🙏🏻

[@OnePackWanderers]

We’ll definitely give the real fruit a shot, maybe it was the fruit + cream combo that didn’t sit well

[@TheIslander2025]

Love the energy you guys bring to us.

[@kvuk18]

Durian is great just dont look at when you eat it . It will grow on you!

[@Walts-Travel]

Whats up Wanderers + 1! That is so awesome to have family over. Nice helmets. Have fun!!!

[@johnlim549]

一路顺风 (Godspeed), 旅途愉快 (Happy Travels)

[@yoho5114]

Nice video 👍🏼 greeting from Melbourne Australia 😜👍🏼

[@BenjaminSiew]

Hello Uncle!!

[@WushuTaz]

"Dad Cam" 😂 "Holy crap, that was awesome!" Already liking your dad's personality. This is so cool that he is joining you. Wishing you all a safe trip!

[@OnePackWanderers]

I'm biased, but I think he's a pretty cool guy 😎

[@ThinhNguyen-qe8gn]

I love watching you to travel Viet Nam. Hope you make more videos like that

[@giangdinhtruong]

5:09 For your concern, new expensive full face helmet shall not laying everywhere if you don't want to had a bad experience ^^

[@OnePackWanderers]

Yea we definitely won’t leave them laying around 😅

[@TheVid1000]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@Emerald214]

You crossing the street makes me laugh every time. 😹

[@leemit426]

Driving a motorbike in Vietnam is really an interesting experience. Wishing you all the best and good luck on your journey 😄😄😄

[@OnePackWanderers]

It is really something 😂 Never experienced anything like it, even in neighboring countries 😅

[@MillaExplores]

Fulltime traveling seems amazing but I'm sure it's wonderful to see family after such a long time away from home! ☺️ So cool that Cheveyo's dad was able join you for this adventure! I've tried durian candies and I didn't like the taste at all 😂

[@gregreed2713]

You guys rented from the best, Tigit!

[@Lunavadalad]

I would like to know the name of the bike shop you went to to buy the helments

[@OnePackWanderers]

The same shop we rented our bikes from, Tigit. The full face helmets are around $60/each to purchase. They are actually DOT-approved, though, which is something you don’t see very often in Vietnam.

[@luongvo6867]

your dad is a chad. Funny how you took him to the store, but he s the one to come out with a badass one. Oh, and please notice, for new bikes, dont overdo their specs. It is recommended that the first 10000km you keep your velocity steady and not trying to go offroad.

[@tantranghoangnguyen5908]

Definitely it is so fun to ride a motorcycle, but just be carefully because the travel insurance will not cover if any accidents occurs.

[@tuantrinh9777]

Ra Hà Nội phải ăn Cream Tràng Tiền nhé . Kem ngon nhất Hà Nội.......

[@anhtom7637]

riding motor bike is one of the best activity to do in the city, its very relaxing and fun after you get use to the traffics. Stay safe and enjoy your times there in Viet Nam. Love ya'll contents btw, keep up the good work.

[@OnePackWanderers]

You are absolutely right, it has a certain relaxing quality after a while 🙂

[@locloc3645]

Tia had gỏi cuốn ( spring roll) and bún thịt nướng (grill pork with rice vermichelli ) for her meal. I am sure if the sauce for gỏi cuốn is soybean sauce with some peanut or it was peanut sauce. They are both fit the dish though. The right way to eat bún thịt nướng is that you taste the sauce first to find out if it fit your taste, then you pour sauce in to the bowl of bún thịt nướng, stir it well with the sauce and then enjoy. Chev's appetizer was hến xúc bánh đa (strir- fried tiny clam sersed with sesami rice cracker). It is a signarture appetizer in the central of VN.

[@tomnguyen2745]

Oh Lordy ✋ I was Born in Vietnam in early 60th and Now Living in the United State of America 🇺🇸. I Did Ride my Motorcycle 🏍 when I was in my late Teens. and in my High School years . But Now Watching you guys. Thanks 🙏 and NO Thanks 🙏 🫣

[@thanhuy68]

You're so brave to try that durian icecream 😀 But if you keep trying few times you will fall in love with it 😀

[@lamar6007]

I had my first Darien experience in Hanoi 2017 never again if you get past the smell you’re OK

[@OnePackWanderers]

We’re determined to try the real thing at least once 😬