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Vietnamese Delights (II)

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December 7th 2006
Ok, so we're not actually in Vietnam anymore, or even Laos (back in Thailand), but tales up until Laos will have to keep you all entertained for now! The budget just about survived Hoi An; luckily only having 2 days there limited how many fittings we both could attend (Zoe?!). Still, Zoe got 2 dresses, a winter coat, and some custom-made knee high boots, and I got a suit made, all for under 10 ... 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