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Hoi An

August 31st 2008
Today we roamed the streets and markets of Hoi An searching for souvenirs. The markets were very busy and the streets were quaint with a French influence. We visited a Chinese Assembly hall and a Japanese Covered Bridge. It was very hot today and we were constantly seeking shelter in aircon shops. We spent the afternoon lazing by the pool in our hotel and also went to the look out tower at the ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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Dom and Rachael

Dom Rach

Finishing university, settling down, getting a job and a mortgage, it all seems a little too fast for my liking! So in an effort to delay the inevitable the decision was made to simply disappear for a few months...to go and see the world! The plan is to begin in the famous travellers haven, Thailand. We then head North and into Laos, travel down through Vietnam, across Cambodia before venturing South through Malaysia and home from Singapore. The schedule is tight at 52 days and no doubt we will have to bypass some of the sights, but you can't do everything! We fly out on the 11th August... full info

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