Katy psyched we're getting cocktails at the Rex Hotel

Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

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October 2nd 2008
It was so amazing to meet up with Katy!! I had a fantastic time catching up and meeting her friends and seeing where she lived and worked in Ho Chi Minh. It makes such a difference from a traveling perspective and experience to meet up with someone who lives and knows an area. Katy lived in a nice suburb about 20 minutes outside of central, within walking distance of South Saigon International ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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