Junk log jam outside the big cave

Halong Bay

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March 24th 2007
As we researched tours to Halong Bay, it became clear that we would have to be extra cautious when signing up for one, since there are so many frauds and scams out there! So we opted for the pricier, but well reviewed, Handspan tour company, which was just up the street from our hotel on Ma May. We walked in hoping to sign up for the 2 day, 1 night trip, but it was fully booked for the next coupl ... 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