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Build Up ... Waaay Up!
Taxes are paid based on how much street front is taken up, so people build their homes narrow and tall! Nha Trang, Vietnam
From: Asia » Vietnam » Southeast
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: Crazy Monks, Cowboy Buddhas and One Giant Chicken!
Date: May 12th 2008
We love Vietnam!!! After a not so favorable run in with Cambodia, we were feeling a bit weary of Vietnam because we haven't really heard anything good about it from other travellers ... but we love this country!!! Little kids are the most friendly, always calling out to say hello! The people have gotten a rap for being mean, but our experience is turning out to be the exact opposite!! Some of ... read more
Date: May 12th 2008
We love Vietnam!!! After a not so favorable run in with Cambodia, we were feeling a bit weary of Vietnam because we haven't really heard anything good about it from other travellers ... but we love this country!!! Little kids are the most friendly, always calling out to say hello! The people have gotten a rap for being mean, but our experience is turning out to be the exact opposite!! Some of ... read more
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