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Background: The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forces under Ho Chi Minh, who took control of the North. US economic and military aid to South Vietnam grew through the 1960s in an attempt to bolster the government, but US armed forces were withdrawn following a cease-fire agreement in 1973. Two years later, North Vietnamese forces overran the South. Despite the return of peace, for over two decades the country experienced little economic growth because of conservative leadership policies. Since 2001, Vietnamese authorities have committed to economic liberalization and enacted structural reforms needed to modernize the economy and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries. The country continues to experience protests from the Montagnard ethnic minority population of the Central Highlands over loss of land to Vietnamese settlers and religious persecution.




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Ancient Ruins, Pristine Beaches - What
November 14th 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
It's hard to believe that as of today, the 14th of November, we've been gone for one whole month already! At this point we are finally starting to feel like true vagabonds...the reality that "we're n ... 39 photos [full story]

Hoi An and Duyen the Tailor
8 days ago: Aerogers published a blog
Hoi An and Duyen the Tailor
November 12th 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
Before I begin, I must relay a message from Hungry. He was very disappointed that over 100 people read his blog and he didn't get ONE comment from anyone that they liked it or thought it was funny. ... 35 photos [full story]

MELBOURNE FUNDRAISER - 14TH NOVEMBER
November 12th 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
Succulents- Herbs- Geraniums and more… Christmas presents with meaning made by Lifestart Foundation Workshop members in Hoi An: *RECYCLED-DENIM BAGS $25 *SILK CUSHION COVERS $25 pac ... 11 photos [full story]

VIETNAM UPDATE
13 days ago: rma published a blog
VIETNAM UPDATE
November 6th 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
Hi everyone.....just to let you know that we are still alive and well here in Vietnam. I have been very slack with my travel blogs but hope to catch up on things and get into a bit of a routine for t ... 11 photos [full story]

Hoi An - Typhoon Heaven
13 days ago: Reet published a blog
Hoi An - Typhoon Heaven
November 6th 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
Our third day in Hoi An started with a much deserved sleep in and lazy breakfast at our new hotel... we then walked into town to do a pre-booked cooking class with Red Bridge Cooking School. The cours ... 41 photos [full story]

McKays Motorbike Misadventure!!
16 days ago: Reet published a blog
McKays Motorbike Misadventure!!
November 1st 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
Its been a few days since my last blog and I have been struggling to get some downtime where I am not completely exhausted to write the blog... In Hoi An despite my best intentions I think we spent mo ... 67 photos [full story]

16 days ago: Reet published a blog
McKays Motorbike Misadventure!!
November 1st 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
Its been a few days since my last blog and I have been struggling to get some downtime where I am not completely exhausted to write the blog... In Hoi An despite my best intentions I think we spent mo ... [full story]

18 days ago: tomandsim published a blog
Hoi An
November 3rd 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
Hi again, Thought I would do a post again as Tom is getting a facebook fix. We finally managed to find a cafe with a good internet connection (about 35 cents/hour). We decided to head straight for ... [full story]

20 days ago: Johnny Tran published a blog
Hoi An
October 30th 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
We left Nha Trang once again travelling by the sleeping bus. We arrived early in the morning and got to our new hotel 'Phuoc An' half asleep. When we were arrived we were told there was no booking und ... [full story]

25 days ago: michelleandsteve published a blog
Hoi An Vietnam
October 26th 2009  Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Hoi An
We have moved up the Vietnam coast to Hoi An. To get here we had to take a 12 hour bus ride on a sleeper bus which was not a fun experience. There are three rows of matchboxes to sleep in and they a ... [full story]


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River life in Hoi An
Our crazy bill!
Who says we are always eating?! If its in the dark it doesnt count!!
Where is the electricity?!?!
Not an inch of space!
Big Budd
My Guide
Wander though the forest
View from marble mountain
Lilly at Thien Mu Pagoda
Incense outside of Hue
Citidel Moat
and again
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It's a living.

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