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5L of Beer in a Petrol Container - Ah, Vietnam

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November 5th 2005
Hoi An: Hurtling towards my next stop on yet another bus of death (driving in Vietnam is an adrenalin sport) I had visions of silk dresses and custom-made suits dancing in my head, as tiny, beautiful Hoi An is THE place to get tailor-made clothes... However, I quickly discovered that I'm not a pressure-shopper, and being manhandled by little Vietnamese ladies trying to coerce me into their shop ... 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