Ha Long Bay

Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Cat Ba Island

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March 7th 2008
After my long and arduous bus journey from Vang Vieng to Hanoi we had to relax for a day and get out composure back. We set about wondering the small streets of old town Hanoi. A framing of French architecure but the soul of Vietnam. Many of the streets in old town are designated to one item or another. For instance our guesthouse is on the lock street, where they only sell locks, all kinds to ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hai Phong » Cat Ba Island

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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