Arriving in Ho Chi Minh

Hoi An, Vietnam - the Lantern Town

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February 22nd 2013
Greetings from Southeast Asia. After 3 flights and 27+ hours of travel time, Matt and I have arrived safely and enjoyed our first full day in Hoi An, Vietnam. (Our trip starts here because of the Light Festival that takes place tomorrow night, when the historic part of the city will shut off all electricity and only be lit by lantern lights. Iam quite excited!) Our trip, despite being very wel ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Da Nang

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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