Papaya Salad at Quan An Ngon

A little bit more on Hanoi

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August 9th 2012
"It's by educating a child that we understand the sacrifices of parents" If you're in Hanoi, and particularly if you're female, a visit to the Vietnamese Women's Museum is a must. You can easily spend a few hours here if you take the time to read all the stories and antidotes that explain the role of women in shaping the Vietnam that is today. I was stunned to learn abou ... 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