Overlooking the Lake

Hanoi -- First Day

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November 16th 2008
Hey interested readers, We arrived in Hanoi safe and sound last night, if a bit weary. We were supposed to have a driver meet us at the airport, but no one there seemed to have a sign with our names on it. So we chanced it and went with the first driver we came across (he had some kind of "official" looking badge, at least). After some crazy driving and the price we agreed upon, we did arrive ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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