On the Monkey Walk

Gone Fishin'

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May 5th 2007
It is hard not to interact with people in Vietnam. Even if you wanted to be left alone, it is impossible to do so as a tourist here. For better or for worse, everybody is looking for your attention: the guy selling a watch on the corner; the massage ladies by the beach; the guy who wants to give you a ride to, well, anywhere. As a general rule of thumb, you begin to wave everybody away and loo ... 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