Can you do the Ha Giang Loop in 2024 without an international drivers license?

Is it still possible to do the Ha Giang Loop in 2024 without an international drivers license? Just a reminder that this is illegal and I cannot guarantee that you will have the same experience, so everything you take from this, also do your own research and be prepared to have a different experience, be prepared for the worst and only embark on this trip if you are prepared to deal with the consequences. The Ha Giang Loop is amazing! Doing it as part of a tour is recommended! CHAPTERS - 00:00 - Intro and Cambodia travel clips 01:06 - Is it still possible? Our experience + disclaimer 01:56 - Info breakdown - why we decided to do it independently 03:00 - How we did it 04:50 - Police fines/bribes 10:27 - Is it worth is after the fines? 10:50 - My favourite spots along the way! 11:25 - In hindsight is it better to do a tour? 12:36 - Road conditions 15:40 - More detail on road conditions 16:40 - Accommodation 17:24 - Food 18:20 - Other tips (inc weather) 19:30 - Cost breakdown (more detail on bikes too) 21:15 - Skip straight to overall cost 22:10 - Conclusion 22:52 - Tease footage of Mae Hong Son and Hai Van Pass