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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]
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] Blog: Vietnam Veterans
Date: December 3rd 2006
Hanoi After laid back Laos, Hanoi came as a bit of a shock. Everyone over 3 feet tall has a motorbike and seems to use it. Or at least leave it parked inconveniently on the pavement. Crossing the street is a test of nerves where right of way is more a case of who breaks (or brakes) first. Another road rule is that beeping your ... read more
Date: December 3rd 2006
Hanoi After laid back Laos, Hanoi came as a bit of a shock. Everyone over 3 feet tall has a motorbike and seems to use it. Or at least leave it parked inconveniently on the pavement. Crossing the street is a test of nerves where right of way is more a case of who breaks (or brakes) first. Another road rule is that beeping your ... read more
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