Asia » Vietnam 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
Hi Everybody..its time to indulge myself in travel again. This time I will be cycling solo, from Hanoi - Sapa ( North West Vietnam) a distance of approximately 740 kms through mountains and high plains inhabited by the Thai, H'mong, and the Dzao minorities..... it should be a wonderful feast of new sights and sounds, to share with you all.... full info