AK 47 shootdown!

June 19th 2009
The first thing you notice when arriving in Saigon is the crazy number of scooters and motorbikes on the roads, honking their unthreatening horns while narrowly missing unweary pedestrians. It’s quite a feat taking your first step onto the road just to cross to the other side. You don’t wait for a gap, as there never is one, you simply walk and keep walking, and the scooters will dodge you. We ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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

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Observing awkwardness in foreign lands..... After years of saving, I'm finally on my 8 month world adventure. From Delhi to Dortmund! Beginning in Delhi, India I plan to make it through Asia and Europe to celebrate Christmas with Sarah in Dortmund, Germany! So what's my general plan? India, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, Mongolia, Russia, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Germany. And fingers crossed for Japan, the Ukraine, Iceland, Czech Republic and Morocco! WHERE AM I NOW? HOME!!! So I realize I have not ... full info

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