Boats along the Bon River

Hoi An, Vietnam

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July 24th 2008
Oh Hoi An, how I love thee! It's a charming and lovely town, showing off what Vietnam looked like in the days gone by. It's easy to spend an afternoon strolling along the river, or roaming through the quaint shops that line every street. But the best thing about Hoi An is the tailored-made clothes! Everywhere you turn is a tailor ready to cheaply custom make whatever you desire. Brad ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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