American tank and me

Saigon

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February 22nd 2012
We enjoyed our stay in Saigon a lot. The prior warnings we had had of pick-pocketing groups of children, beggars and bag snatching from mopeds was not our experience. With wide pavements, trees in the street and many cafes it had a friendly, relaxed vibe and we felt safe. We understand it is developing so rapidly so perhaps guide books and reviews have not kept pace and therefore don't give a ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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