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Clouded mountains...

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September 6th 2009
Our first experience of organised travel packages got off to a not too fabulous start... the guy who came to pick us up trying to rip the commission rates. Generally quite embarrassing when a whole bus-load of others are waiting while you argue your case on the street. Finally got on the bus to find some unimpressed Germans wearing top-to-toe hiking gear staring at us in distaste. Hols friendly en ... 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