Hanoi

Brendan finally starting to read the guide books we lugged half way around the world.

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Hanoi

February 5th 2008
Vietnam was next on our itinerary after China, and Hanoi the first stop, or Ho Chi Minh city as its now known. We stayed in the old quarter, which is a small densely populated area of narrow streets, on which the majority of the population seem to spend most of their time. From babies to grandparents, they are sitting outside talking, eating, cooking, wshing, playing, selling etc. We were const ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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

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