Give me a smile

The Cat Ba Mafia

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November 11th 2008
When does the pursuit of a cheap backpacking holiday turn ridiculous? The subtle transition from a smart, cautious, economical traveller to the self proclaimed ‘stingiest backpacker of all time’. Wearing the title with pride on your sleeve and advertising your pittance of a daily budget to any traveller in earshot. What do I know about this ridiculous, self-indulgent behaviour? I unwillingly b ... 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