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Our New Home

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August 26th 2007
We have moved from District 1 to a relatively new villa in a place called Phu My Hung, District 7 (about 5k from the business district). Compared to the insanity of D1, Phu My Hung is paradise. The streets are clean, the neighbourhood is quiet and it is a rather pretty part of town. Our house is very comfortable, and we have two sinks in our ensuite along with a nice walk-in wardrobe! But best ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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