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Startled by the Cyclo’s bell



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Vietnamese  Flag 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]
Blog: Hoi An
Date: August 3rd 2007

Hoi An is pretty much a half way mark on the east cost of Vietnam. It’s an extremely pretty town with a river that separates the old town section. The French colonial influence is highly apparent in the picturesque architecture and little crème coloured boutiques and cafes. On our first full day in Hoi An we hired a cyclo (bicycle taxi with a carriage for two at the front of it) and were peddle ... read more


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