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The scholars of Hanoi used to come here.
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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 for... [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 for... [read more] Blog: The Walking Dollar Sign
Date: March 5th 2008
So I naively thought that Hong Kong was a culture shock, boy I wasn't ready for the crazy quirky land that is Vietnam!! The minute a stepped foot outside the airport in Hanoi, I was mobbed by blood thirsty taxi/mini-bus/bus drivers vying for my business. Eventually after much to-ing and fro-ing and procrastination I got a mini-bus to Hanoi for a pre-arranged fare of $2. The trip was like somet ... read more
Date: March 5th 2008
So I naively thought that Hong Kong was a culture shock, boy I wasn't ready for the crazy quirky land that is Vietnam!! The minute a stepped foot outside the airport in Hanoi, I was mobbed by blood thirsty taxi/mini-bus/bus drivers vying for my business. Eventually after much to-ing and fro-ing and procrastination I got a mini-bus to Hanoi for a pre-arranged fare of $2. The trip was like somet ... read more
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Exporing the world, an aim I have had for some time. Finally got my arse in gear and am heading away to distant lands on the 28th February 2008.
First port of call Hong Kong. Itinerary goes something like this Ireland - Hong Kong - Vietnam - Cambodia - Laos - Thailand - Malaysia - Singapore - Australia - New Zealand - Home
Will try keep everyone updated on this with amazing tales and photos so Happy Reading!... full info
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