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Hanoi 28th September - 1st October

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September 26th 2008
A weekend break to Hanoi, Vietnam. First impression? many motorcycles in every direction.... and drivers sounding the horns every so often. It may seem rather chaotic, but stay a little longer, and one discovers the hidden principle behind this organized chaos. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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