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Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa- Vietnam

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February 25th 2012
Long, Long long overdue! October 2011- October holiday trip to Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, Vietnam. Travelled with: Kate A., Amirita, Tanya, Megan H., Meghan, Terri, Leslie, Pat and Kate N!!! I can now say I have been to the North, middle and South of Vietnam. Not bad for year one! Enjoy the pics😊 ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northwest » Lao Cai » Sapa

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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