Halong Bay

Vietnam

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April 3rd 2006
Got a lot of catching up to do. Well here it goes! We started our trip in Northern Vietnam in the city of Hanoi. Hanoi is a strange city...The way of life didnt quite make sense, and with a city that is extremely fast paced you can only imagine how hectic it gets. In the core of downtown Hanoi, the busiest intersection, had NO method of controlling traffic. Picture this: About 75-100 scooter ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ba Ria - Vung Tau » Con Dao » Can Gio

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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