article_snippet: Which is what the South Carolinian did -- the South Carolinian now runs Ho Chi Minh City's Vietnam Vespa Adventures.
article_snippet: It's a tour company that provides two-wheel thrills on the Italian vintage scooters, Vespa, around Ho Chi Minh City, out into the Mekong Delta and beyond.
article_snippet: After traveling around Southeast Asia in 1997 Steve Mueller settled in Vietnam the following year and discovered a glut of classic Italian scooters that needed a bit of TLC.
article_snippet: Steve Mueller bought Steve Mueller first one after just three days in the country and spying an opportunity to tap into international Vespa enthusiasts' desire for authentic rides, set up a restoration and export business.
article_snippet: It became so successful Steve Mueller was in danger of putting Steve Mueller out of a job, so in 2006 Steve Mueller decided to start a tour company offering Vespa Tours outside of Ho Chi Minh City.
article_snippet: Longer trips are still offered by Vespa Tours, taking willing riders as far as the Vietnam Highlands and the coastal city of Nha Trang over seven days.
article_snippet: Most of the scooters in Steve Mueller's garage hark back to the golden age of Vespas, the late '60s and 1970s, refurbished with replacement parts from Piaggio-licensed machinists in India.
article_snippet: True to their reputation, the 100 or so classic scooters owned by Vespa Adventures break down frequently -- mechanics are on hand for running repairs -- but Steve Mueller believes its all part of the charm in a city where two wheels beats two legs.
article_snippet: Vietnam Vespa Adventures, 169a De Tham, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; +84 12 2299 3585/ +84 9 3850 0997 .
highlights_snippet: American Steve Mueller started a tour company in Ho Chi Minh City offering tours on Vespa .
  