"American Playboy"

Vietnam

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February 23rd 2009
Our trip took place last July of 2008. I just put this up in February. Yes, it took me a very long time to publish this. Sorry about any confusion. We flew into Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon. The airport was nerve-wracking as we had a problem with our visa. Very few people spoke English and they were rude. I was worried about what the country would be like. My fears were unfounded as the re ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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