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Hanoi Sucked

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March 16th 2006
I hate Hanoi. Ok, maybe hate is a strong word that should only be used to describe my feelings towards brussel sprouts. I think meeting Hanoi was like that first date that gets off on a bad foot. All day we've been going from one maddening situation to another. It's like a comedy of errors. Will be glad to get out of here tonight and be on the night train to Sapa, although I'm sure that getting ri ... 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