Ho Chi Min

First stop Hanoi!

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December 29th 2022
Wow my nostrils , eyes and ears were assaulted by the wonders of Hanoi today , all in a good way ! From the love of their horns, to the blast of smells from the market to the amazing stalls selling decorations for New Year ! 30,000 steps later we’ve filed past the embalmed body of Ho Chi Min, had to dodge scooters and cars at every crossing, sipped a cocktail in Train street, been entertained ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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