Boats in the Dock

The Mystic of Halong Bay

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February 19th 2009
Another of life’s dreams that l can tick off the list Every since l saw a picture in a geography book in school about 30 years ago l have also wanted to see Halong Bay. It always gave me a sense of mystery from a land far, far way especially for a child for 10 years old. So today when l awoke l couldn’t wait to see this for real. We leave our hotel in Hanoi at about 7am and take the 4 ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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