Taking stock

Vietnam on a Hangover

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October 28th 2007
This is my Vietnam entry but I'm actually writing on my first full day in Cambodia. I realize that one blog entry per country is not nearly enough but when you're on vacation sitting down at a computer to write a good entry with photos is like being grounded on a Saturday. The internet here has been so slow it really has taken me all day to get this post done. I can't say I'm too upset at this ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast

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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