Signage in the caves in Halong Bay

Hanoi & Halong Bay

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March 6th 2009
I left the warmth of southern Vietnam to arrive in Hanoi to cooler temperatures and rain. I only had 2 days of rain since January 20, so I have been very spoiled. Not only was it raining in Hanoi, but the temperatures were considerably cooler, 16 C. , but it felt much colder. I was lucky enough to be able to stay at my friend, Carmen Bissonnette's brother's home in Hanoi. The home, as probably mos ... 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