Experience an American-style rickshaw ride.

We live in a society where everything is becoming increasingly fast-paced and hectic. The World Cup is no exception; even though it's taking place halfway around the world from Vietnam, we can still easily keep up with the latest news. That's why, even though I'm in the US, my friends in Vietnam sometimes text me: "Did you hear? There was some great news during the World Cup..."

Of course, I can't know everything, and if I kept getting caught up in that fast-paced world, after an entire World Cup , I probably wouldn't retain anything profound, just fleeting glimpses of news and images. So I decided to take a break from football for an evening, wander around the streets to see if there was anything special that could help me "slow down" a bit before returning to the frantic pace of football. And wonderfully, I found what I was probably looking for: a cyclo!

Rickshaw services in the US are attracting tourists during the 2026 World Cup.

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In Vietnam, the cyclo (from the French word "cyclo") is not just a means of transportation, but has become a cultural icon. In Vietnam, cyclos aren't just for getting from point A to point B, but for experiencing the culture, enjoying the peaceful scenery along the streets, and admiring our beautiful country. Cyclos have also found their way into Vietnamese poetry, music, and even famous films.

Returning to distant America, and the sight of the rickshaw—to be honest, before heading to the World Cup, I never imagined I'd see one here. It turns out rickshaws aren't unique to the US; they're quite common in many other cities under the names "rickshaw" or "pedicab" (both meaning rickshaw or bicycle-pulled vehicle). In the US, the driver sits in the front while the passenger sits behind, unlike the rickshaws in Vietnam. In America, rickshaws are primarily used for tourism, so the cost isn't cheap at all. A journey of about 5km costs $65 per person, while a taxi would only cost half that amount.

But of course, what the "American-style rickshaw" offers is something a taxi can't. Sitting on a rickshaw circling the downtown neighborhoods of Boston, I could leisurely admire the city's beauty, feeling like I was sitting on the sidelines observing the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Occasionally, some cheerful Scottish or Norwegian fans would look up and greet me in a variety of languages ​​like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai... and I would reply, "I'm Vietnamese, please say 'Hello'!" Michael, the driver, was like a tour guide. As we passed each street and corner, he told me stories about the places we had just visited. He didn't seem very interested in football, but I tried to give him a quick lecture on the allure of the World Cup and the king of sports.

The trip concluded after a short but very relaxing journey. It helped me balance my emotions and regain inspiration for the long World Cup journey ahead. There will be more matches, players, and fascinating stories about the tournament that the whole world is interested in. But I think when the World Cup is over, I'll have another "American-style rickshaw" experience in New York City, where the final match will take place.

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Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/the-thao/worldcup-2026/trai-nghiem-xich-lo-kieu-my-1046017