trimmings street

Northern Vietnam

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December 31st 2009
Off to the airport for flight to Hanoi and then a 4 hour coach trip to Ha Long. We have a new guide called Hou pronounced How, he speaks very good English and has a sense of humour which Col tests immediately. Again the journey passes really quickly as it is dark and we can see even more of what is going on along the many houses, shops and eating places we pass. Everywhere is busy for the whole ... 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