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Train to Hoi An

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April 18th 2007
10th Entry..... Last night we caught the train from Hanoi to Hoi An (try not getting those names mixed up at 4.00 am when the conductor asks you where you travelled from and where are you going). The 2 tier soft sleeper option is very comfortable. We met a lovely couple from San Souci (Sydney southern beaches) and chatted about the obvious stuff: - Where have you travelled now and in your who ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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