Ho Chi Minhs Mausoleum

Goodmorning Vietnam!!

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April 15th 2007
As soon as you step into Vietnam you are immediately hit by the hussle and bussle. Comparing Vietnam and Laos is like comparing London to Eastbourne and it is so obvious. The immdeiate thing is the driving, it is worse than Bangkok and Laos put together, they never stop beeping their horns, not in aggression but to warn others. Sounds ok, but when 2000 mopeds, a few big lorries and loads of vans ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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 forc... ... read more