We made it!

Vietnam: Capital City Hanoi

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July 7th 2008
Continuing down the cooridor, we spotted a building that said Passport check. Though the building was not gated in and we could have easily just walked into Vietnam into the parking lot, we decided to enter legally. The customs officials were friendly and jovial and were laughing and asking for help with their English. After entering the country, we hoped on the back of two motorbikes, drive ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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