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Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Rickshaws

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December 16th 2009
Farewell Vietnam 21 harrowing buses, 11 rocky boats, 2 repugnant trains, and 11 not-so-sterile flights later our travels are coming to an end. We spent the last few days back in Saigon enjoying the hustle and bustle of busy city life. Due to time, we decided to spend more time in Mui Ne at our private pool rather than continue another 13 hours north back to Hoi An. While in Mui Ne we met ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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