Kayaking

Hanoi

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January 13th 2011
Hanoi We decided to scrap the 48hr train journey through China into Vietnam and instead went for the 2hr flight option. We arrrived to a friendly reception at our hostel, which was nice - all the bananas we could eat! We spent the first day walking around the city and learning how to avoid the traffic - not easy when they drive on the pavement and see red lights as a signal to slo ... 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