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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: Hello Hanoi
Date: May 26th 2008
Matt Writes: And so after relaxing in Laos it was time to make our way to the frantic Hanoi. There is a bus from Vientiene to Hanoi, but economics verses sanity would decide for us to take the 1 hour plane ride as opposed to the 24 (or so) bus ride. I think we have done our fair share of busses by now. The small Laos Airlines prop driven plane with dated upholstery wasn't as bad ... read more
Date: May 26th 2008
Matt Writes: And so after relaxing in Laos it was time to make our way to the frantic Hanoi. There is a bus from Vientiene to Hanoi, but economics verses sanity would decide for us to take the 1 hour plane ride as opposed to the 24 (or so) bus ride. I think we have done our fair share of busses by now. The small Laos Airlines prop driven plane with dated upholstery wasn't as bad ... read more
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Route so far: England to Ecuador, to Peru, to Bolivia and into Brazil quickly - for Rio Carnaval, then Argentina and Chile and over to New Zealand for a month, into Australia for a quick visit to lots of lovely friends and plans now are to visit Asia for a few months.
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