Kevin and Tamar on Christmas Eve 2007 in Luang Prabang
We’re celebrating Christmas in magical Luang Prabang and in very warm weather! The last 4 days in Laos have been so filled with beautiful and interesting experiences and we’ll be posting more about that soon. Merry Christmas everybody!
Kevin and Tamar Riding in the Countryside (with helmets)
If watching a typical rush hour scene in a major Vietnamese city such as Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City is like looking over a sea of motorbikes then it can now be described as a sea of helmets as well. As of just last week on December 15th a new national law went into effect whereby it is now mandatory for all people riding a motorbike to wear a helmet!
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One of my favorite things to do in this world is riding a motorbike in Vietnam, especially in the beautiful countryside. The first time I ever drove a bike in Vietnam was back in 2001 when I extended my tourist visa and made Hanoi my base for month. I rented a Honda Wave in the Old Quarter for about $75 (for the month) and used it to get between the West Lake where I was staying and the rest of the city.