River people

Goooood Morning Vietnam!

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May 4th 2006
After an incredible time in Cambodia it was time to bid a fond farewell to one of the countries that has had a profound effect on us both; the warmth and hospitality of it's people (who are still reeling from events of the past) will remain in our hearts and minds forever... Well, we spent 3 weeks in Vietnam, starting off down the Mekong River from Cambodia to Chau Doc and then Saigon (Ho Chi M ... 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