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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: Get yourself a whole new wardrobe in Hoi An
Date: April 19th 2009
Hoi An is another UNESCO World Heritage site and is charming in a similar way to Luang Prabang, although a little (OK, maybe a LOT) pushier in its commercialism. The streets sound a little something like this: "[BEEP BEEP] You buy something? You look in my shop? Looking free! Good price! [BEEP BEEP] Motorbiiiiike? Want cold water? Coke? Not lucky today- no sales! You be lucky first custo ... read more
Date: April 19th 2009
Hoi An is another UNESCO World Heritage site and is charming in a similar way to Luang Prabang, although a little (OK, maybe a LOT) pushier in its commercialism. The streets sound a little something like this: "[BEEP BEEP] You buy something? You look in my shop? Looking free! Good price! [BEEP BEEP] Motorbiiiiike? Want cold water? Coke? Not lucky today- no sales! You be lucky first custo ... read more
