Hoa Lo Prison

Vietnam - Ha Noi

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October 7th 2009
So the fun has begun. After and 11 and a half hour flight we landed in Hong Kong at 6.45am! Lovely airport, although landing was a bit worrying as you fly so low to the water, followed by an easy transfer to Hanoi. Hanoi We landed early morning in Hanoi and took a cab to meet Chris at his office. Saying there is no road laws is a bit of an understatement! There is nothing quite li ... 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