Digby's Journal

Adventures on the Ho Chi Minh Trail

Digby's Journal

Dong Si Nguyen, the chief of staff for the 559 Engineering Corps in charge of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos
Cluster bombs, shell casings, and original cobblestoned sections of the Ho Chi Minh Trail can still be seen in Laos. Explore our massive Ho Chi Minh Trail image gallery.
A pilot of an A-1 Skyraider that flew over the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos
The Trail was a vital logistical network involving communication and pipeline networks. Keep exploring one of the largest photo collections of the Ho Chi Minh Trail
A NVA Vietnamese truck driver heads down the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos
Relentless bombing devasted the Laotian countryside. Check out part 4 of our gallery of images of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, taken before and after the war.
Forrest-Fenn when rescued
In 2019 Digby found the crash site of a USAF jet fighter that was shot down over Laos in 1968. It had been piloted by Forrest Fenn
Indiana Jones and his father having an argument on an old Soviet motorcycle
650cc Russian Ural and 125cc Belarusian Minsk motorcycles are pieces of motorcycling history. Here are a few times they've been in the spotlight.
Ba Be Lake countryside in 2023
Rally Indochina was a motorcycle charity rally that raised US$250,000 for Blue Dragon Children's Foundation. It was joined by riders from all over the world.
Jungle tracks on a Ho Chi Minh Trail motorcycle tour in Laos
For experienced motorbike riders looking for an unforgettable adventure, a long-distance motorcycle trip down the original Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos offers a thrilling ride through dense jungle, remote villages, and historical landscapes.
Riding near the Barchala Pass in India while on an Explore Indochina motorcycle tour
Riding a motorcycle through the Indian Himalayas is one of the most exhilarating motorbike tours an adventurer can undertake. Explore Indochina tours offer a mix of breathtaking landscapes, cultural immersion, and thrilling challenges on mostly tarmac roads.
Explore Indochina riders enjoy a river crossing during their Mongolia motorbike tour
Joining a motorcycle tour across Mongolia’s vast, green steppes is an experience like no other. With its wide-open landscapes, boundless blue skies, and rich history, Mongolia affords motorbike riders raw freedom and adventure.
Explore Indochina riders enjoying verdant steppes on their Mongolia motorcycle tour
A motorcycle tour is an exhilarating experience so a well-prepared rider needs to pack for comfort, safety and practicality.
Explore Indochina riders deep in the Laotian jungle on a Ho Chi Minh Trail motorcycle tour
Explore Indochina motorbike tours are tailored to allow for spontaneity and off-the-beaten-path detours. You’ll spend less time worrying about logistics and more time focusing on what you came to do—riding and exploring.
French soldiers march against the Viet Minh
The Battle of Route Coloniale 4 was one of the most important of the First Indochina War. Here's what happened.
An Explore Indochina rider enjoys dirt tracks while on a motorbike tour of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos
Riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous but good riders know how to keep themselves on the road and out of trouble.
Explore Indochina motorcycle tour riders at the top of the Shinkulu Pass in the Himalayas
Explore Indochina motorcycle tours can be enjoyed by both young and older riders, provided they are fit, hold a full motorcycle license and have the right mindset for the adventure.
Riding across a long bamboo bridge on the Ho Chi Minh Trail near Nong in Laos while on a motorcycle tour
Many free or inexpensive smart phone apps can really help riders navigate and enjoy their tour.