Vinh (means garden), my trekking guide

Outdoor active in the Central Highlands

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April 29th 2007
Some preliminary observations about the Vietnamese people: they are generally taller than Thais, Cambodians and Laotians (but equally thin). Women also use pyjamas, like the Cambodians, but never with the teddy bear pictures and usually without sleeves. They seem to be also more tactile than the people in the neighbouring countries: they keep tapping your arm or might even hug you! They also have ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Khanh Hoa » Nha Trang

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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