I just did a motorbike tour in Northern Vietnam about two months. Before I did, I had watched tones of videos about motorbike rental and buying a motorbike. I decided to rent a motorbike from Tigit Motor Bikes and it was the best experience I had and great choice I made.
The airports are very safe in Ecuador. Walking out of the airport is still safe to me. If you do NOT speak Spanish then that's different. Guayaquil is known for being street smart unlike Quito which is more conservative and humble. So it's up to you if you want to leave the airport and get some REAL FKING GOOD FOOD. Or just go to Galapagos, it's safer in the islands than most of Ecuador and the food is almost just as good. That's the only con about Galapagos.. the food is second compared to the mainland. If you want good food - Esmeraldas and Manta are the place to be.. but these areas are tricky. I've been to Esmeraldas and the people may remind you of the Bronx or Queens (idk where you're from) but the people behave differently. They are very humble and not ratchet like in USA. Still there is crime in Esmeraldas and I suggest being there with a guide or group.
FYI: real authentic honda wins doesn't have an electric starter, those that do are chinese knockoffs of the real thing. how do i know? well real honda win 100 are manufactured in indonesia between 1984-2005 and inside the country it has achieved a legendary status, because it is the complete opposite of what people describe in other countries, it is reliable, efficient, durable, and the engine will not have a problem if maintained properly. i would not say cheap because it is far from it, one used unit these days fetched around $800+ inside the country mostly because of its status, and known performance. this video just shows the complete polarity of the same supposed bike that we got vs what they got, and to be honest i feel a little hurt watching this lol.
if you decide to travel by motorbike. 1, make a detailed itinerary for each day and the places you want to visit in Vietnam. 2 You have to spend time learning about motorbikes to better understand them. You cannot travel by motorbike if you don't understand anything about motorbikes. 3, find a reputable motorbike shop with a warranty and a commitment to buy it back at the end of your trip. 4 Learn how to drive a motorbike safely on the road and obey traffic laws. 5 Please learn about motorbike protective gear. When you wear motorbike protective gear, it is the same as you buy insurance. most important to keep you safety first. # Wish you all success in conquering Vietnam and have a fun and memorable vacation.
I did the ha giang loop recently on a Honda future with a tour, it was a seriously good experience but a little hairy in occasions. Bike held up perfectly through all of it. I would be absolutely terrified to do it on that bike. Doing it with that guy was a wise choice.
En Ecuador hay lugares seguros y peligrosos como en cualquier parte del mundo, es como decir q en estados unidos en todos los estados van a ingresar locos a ma tar a las personas o q todos se dro guen asi como en los videos q parecen zombis
There’s one more vintage point to view this beautiful fishtail mountain and it’s called Khumai danda. It’s one day hike from pokhara. Some 9 hrs hike. Good luck guys.
We had a bike trip to manang few weeks ago. We are indians. Nepal is a beautiful country with wonderful people. We had zero experience in trekking, though we did tilicho lake. Wish we saw your trekking video earlier. Learned and enjoyed . Cheers 🥂
I spent all of last month touring Vietnam and motorbiking in Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh and Phu Quoc. 1. You could have rented a Honda Blade for $250 for the whole month and likely avoided all the hassle (although this would restrict your route. But Tigit has locations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh). 2. Never mess with a Honda Win. 3. The worst that the cops would do is take $60-80 from you for not having an international driver's permit with bike endorsement. And they didn't fine you! 4. Always keep your passport on you. 5. You can get a gps tracker for about $15 on Amazon to put in your backpack. Your videos make me want to go back!
I had never problems in Guayaquil 😂 but was robbed in Quito day light on busy street while walking with friend. Don’t be ignorant about safety in relatively safe places because you just need one moment to be in bad situation. Some places are safer then others
Dude.....his name is Bao with a B. He's a good guy. I rented a very good and reliable bike from him for a year. It never broke down and he was always there when I needed him. Your problem is you bought a cheap Chinese knock off. You could have purchased a good reliable Honda wave for about 1 to 2 million VND more with all the reliability you needed.
Anyone looking for a place to buy a motocycle. Don't buy based on reviews, they are 90% fake reviews. and stores like that only have foreign customers. You know, because native people don't fall for this trap
@@moniduran7587 Es bueno que la gente se esté organizando para mejorar el barrio. Sin embargo, todavía no caminaría hasta allí porque hay que pasar por algunas zonas que no son nada seguras.
@@FallofftheMap Some areas can be rough. My cousin was a marine.. they knew him by name in that area.. and that's not flexing. He consumed drugs lol. So it's not the BEST area but my marine cousin would walk there like he owned the place. So I'm guessing it's gotten better?? I would still drive though lol. I've seen some of the dudes out there. I usually am not scared of people because I know what South Orange or Newark New Jersey is like. Ecuador lacks the idea of how bad South Orange is and how lucky Ecuador actually is.
Also, don’t get your eyes fixed in Ecuador. I did Lazik in Quito. It was painful and the results were disappointing. And whatever you do, don’t ever get a vasectomy in Ecuador. My idiot doctor started “snipping” immediately after giving me the anesthetic shot, score it had time to work. I’m pretty sure I died that day. That orange was worth 10 cents, maybe 20. You could tell by the tone in their voices that they felt nervous and uncomfortable while they were gringo pricing you.
if you go to reputable doctors it's good. My sister had Lasik surgery in Cumbaya. She no longer uses glasses and it have been over a decade. I underwent emergency surgery in Tumbaco with a good doctor. Laparoscopic appendix removal. Cannot say the $2,000 it cost me was not worth it. I feel normal now it's nearing one decade since that incident. You really have to know people out there to get the right service. That's the bad thing about Ecuador.
What, you don’t want hundreds of viewers to tell you it’s dangerous and stupid? As someone who has lived here for over a decade and recently walked through many of the same areas you just walked, we both know that there is a disconnect between the news and reality. It’s not particularly dangerous for a tourist or expat. It is particularly dangerous for anyone mixed up in the drugs trade.
It's like investing in the stock market. Buy low...sell high. Take a chance and reap the rewards. I'm leaving the U.S. and going to either Ecuador, or Mexico.
Did you go, if you to Ecuadorian airport and you arrive at night you need to watching out and have someone pick you up from the departure area because near the arrival area there’s so many robbers with platless cars and stuff hiding behind trees. Our driver told us literally the people who help carry your luggage outside tell the robbers about people coming outside
@@primebarca7811 I work an industry that relies on Quito's Airport. I bring in merchandise through this sector. I honestly don't know how you can deduce that idea. The airport in Quito is probably safer than most areas in Ecuador. I personally used to be there day and night and even after midnight. I enjoyed Johnny Rockets burgers, KFC, etc at the airport. Five minutes away from the airport there's a 3 star hotel Wyndham that is completely new and well placed. The taxi service is monitored. Also you are forced to pay $2 to enter the airport... no one is just going into these airports. If you don't belong there they will approach you. Also, also, the dudes that help with your bags are the most friendliest people in Quito. I believe whoever built the airport or manages it wants to ensure the staff is helpful at all times. Also there is police presence there 24/7. I'm sorry but where did you get that information? Oh a driver? what's his name? So I can personally go talk to him.
Thank you so much for this video. I was going to book a trip with my 15 year old today but after seeing this I’ll wait until things get a little better
