Colored Lights in a Cave

North Vietnam: Hanoi and Halong Bay

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August 2nd 2012
I flew from Saigon to Hanoi on July 12th. I originally wanted to take the train, but it takes 48 hours and costs $120 for a sleeper berth. It turned out to be about $50 cheaper to fly. Although I ended up paying another $15 for the hostel to pick me up. I could have gotten there cheaper by taking the airport shuttle, but I am feeling lazy at this point in my trip and feel it is worth the money ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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