A local delicacy?

Ho Chi Minh / Saigon

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January 20th 2011
Ho Chi Minh City We decided to fly into Ho Chi Minh and avoid the 24 hour train journey for the same price - note the recurring theme! On our first day we met two lovely people, Kate and Ben from NZ, and decided to have a wander round the city together. We started off being poked and proded at the market (Tory had her ass slapped by the ladies selling jeans!), we then went to the Palac ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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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