Pirates of the Caribbean

Halong Bay

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March 23rd 2009
Halong Bay Tour The day started very early in the city at Kangaroo Cafe (the original which we trekked to find!) where we met out tour group including Lorissa and Gemma who recommended the famous cafe. We set off on a scary mini bus ride across the city, dodging traffic and people unitl we arrived at Bai Chay to board our Bai Tu Long Boat. ... 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