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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: Meet Thong
Date: April 9th 2006
No, not my underwear. (or if you’re in Australia my sandal). I’m talking about our motorbike driver the past 2 weeks, Thong (pronounced TOM). When I was dodging for my life on the streets of Saigon I remember thinking that there was no way in hell I would ever get on a motorbike, especially considering my motorbike mishap in Greece 4 years ago. I have had a motorbike-phobia since. So when ... read more
Date: April 9th 2006
No, not my underwear. (or if you’re in Australia my sandal). I’m talking about our motorbike driver the past 2 weeks, Thong (pronounced TOM). When I was dodging for my life on the streets of Saigon I remember thinking that there was no way in hell I would ever get on a motorbike, especially considering my motorbike mishap in Greece 4 years ago. I have had a motorbike-phobia since. So when ... read more
