Sapa Views

The power of a sandwich

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April 3rd 2006
Vietnam has really not been treating me very well. Maybe I just hadn't realized how great I had it in Thailand and Laos (I knew I had it pretty good mind you) cause Vietnam has certainly been a struggle. It's particularly frustrating because I kind of like it and am considering extending my time here a little. I went north to Sapa for two days. The train ride up was okay except for getting ... 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