Saigon River

Ho Chi Minh / Saigon (April 20-23, 2009)

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May 1st 2009
We flew into SGN from Siem Reap mid-afternoon and tried to get a taxi to our hotel. This would normally be a straightforward process most anywhere else but not in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). As with most airports, only 'authorized' taxis are allowed to pick up customers but the problem is this enforcement was lackadaisical to say the least. So, as we approached the taxi line-up stand, you have all ... 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