Big Train

Vietnam Trains - Chalk It Up To Experience

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December 4th 2007
When we boarded the train at 7:30pm in Mui Ne, we thought we were looking at a 11 hour train ride to Hoi An (according to the travel agent). We are directed to our sleeping car where we meet our companions for the journey. It'll be a quiet journey as the Vietnamese family we are with speaks no English and Mark makes a great first impression by stepping on her sheet with his shoes...she flipped out ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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