Proto-Mechanics

Sapa to Yin Bin

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February 23rd 2007
Well, here goes the continuation of the travelblog. As for the delay, well, after Northern Vietnam, I found myself traveling with my nearest and dearest (hi guys and gals). As such, it wasn't so easy to spend lots of time writing the blog. So, apologies again! Hopefully, now I'm here on the beach with not much to do I should be able to finish. If I remember correctly, I set off from Sapa early ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northwest

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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