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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]
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: Momma needs 1 million dong!
Date: May 16th 2008
Crossing from Cambodia over the border into Vietnam is like crossing into a newer, more developed world. It's strange to me how 2 countries side by side can be so different. The architecture, the people, the food, everything. I've been to Ho Chi Minh City also known by it's former name Saigon before. I almost forgot how much I liked this city, in fact after spending a few days here I realize it's ... read more
Date: May 16th 2008
Crossing from Cambodia over the border into Vietnam is like crossing into a newer, more developed world. It's strange to me how 2 countries side by side can be so different. The architecture, the people, the food, everything. I've been to Ho Chi Minh City also known by it's former name Saigon before. I almost forgot how much I liked this city, in fact after spending a few days here I realize it's ... read more
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