The Delta

Out of 'Nam

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November 27th 2007
So my life switched back from fine wine and 4 hour spa trips instantly after the girls left. In fact that evening I found myself eating at a small Vietnamese restaurant down a back alley (delicious!) and attending a bad movie (I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry) at the theatre while sipping on beers from a street market. My buddy Ryan had returned to entertain me, make me feel like I was 23 aga ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta

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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