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Bach Ma - Day Trip

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July 14th 2007
I did three treks at Bach Ma today. Back home, these would have been described as being for the very fit and experienced, of which I am neither. Aside from the pain, sweat and torture, it was a very good day, with amazing views. The guide was very helpful and could not do enough for us (there were two of us on this trip, a Japanese man and myself). He watched out for snakes, cleared the track fro ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » North Central Coast » Thua Thien - Huế » Hué

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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