Yes another Sunset!

Beautiful Halong bay (but a word of warning)

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December 1st 2005
We made it to Hanoi from Hue by overnight train, which we thought would be better than the last train ride we took (we should be so lucky). We had arranged & paid for a soft sleeper (the most expensive) with a top and bottom bunk, however when we got on we found out that the travel agent's (Banana split cafe- Hoi An) had booked us 2 upper bunks (cheaper option) without giving us the difference bac ... read more

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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