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From: Asia » Vietnam
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]
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: Great food and excellent beer in Vietnam
Date: November 2nd 2007
Date: November 2nd 2007
Happening Hanoi
After a couple of weeks European rest from the rush of Asia, I was excited about arriving in Hanoi and I wasn't disappointed. After eventually finding a taxi driver that would reset and use his metre I found myself in the middle of one of the most exciting Asian cities I'd ever visited. Hanoi is a champagne explosion of sensual delight: on every street corner is a sce ... read more
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