Kayaking Halong Bay

North Vietnam

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May 14th 2007
Hanoi Not much to report on our flight from Bangkok...we're seasoned pros when it comes to flying now. However, things did not go as smoothly once we touched down in Hanoi. After having our passports scrutinized by immigration we went to collect our baggage. Saz's, Micheal's but no bag for Dave (or for the other three victims); how annoying! Description of the bag was taken before we ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northwest

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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