HCM mosaleum

halong not long!!!!!!

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January 27th 2006
hi my fellow followers - well arrived in Hanoi, and its manic! Similar to Ho Chi Minh but not in a way. Same Same but different they would say over here! The first day included some sightseeing which included a visit to see the legendary Ho Chi Minh mosaleum (ok forget the spelling). This was a wee bit bizarre as the security is something only a communist country could display - lined up fiercley ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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