Asea

Heartwarming Hoi An, heavenly Halong Bay & hectic Hanoi

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March 23rd 2009
I never thought I’d get the opportunity to start a blog with such a story… The least time-consuming way for Tyler and I to get to our next stop (Hoi An) from Nha Trang was to take an overnight bus. It was our first experience with the sleeper bus and overall it was not bad…except for one little incident. Let me paint you a picture: it’s hours after midnight - the ‘wee hours of the mornin ... 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