Self-immolation Monk's car

In the imperial palace of the former capital Hue remains the car that was used to drive the monk Thich Quang Duc to Saigon where he set himself on fire in protest about the Diem regime in one of the most iconic moments of the conflict.

Vietnam - a country not a war...

November 11th 2010
My now pretty much annual autumn trip to escape a cold, dark, wet November London this time took me to Vietnam for a couple of weeks, with an layover in Hong Kong. It also meant being on a proper airline for the first time in a couple of years! Its amazing how being served a meal with alcohol and having plenty of legroom improves your mood! I only had a day and a half in hong Kong, so just time ... read more

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

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

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