Vietnam from North to South 3/5-2/6 2012 Photo 5

Vietnam from North to South 3/5-2/6 2012

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May 29th 2012
So we start this journey in Hanoi the capital of Vietnam. After leaving the quietness of Pai this was a shock to the system. Crazy doesn't come close. Thousands of motorbikes crammed in every small street. No such thing as a path to walk on as these are the local restaurants. People hounding you every minute and pick pockets lurking round each corner waiting for you only to have that bag on on ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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