Crazy drivers

Good Morning Vietnam

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July 20th 2009
The adventures begin! After one failed attempt of landing in Singapore, a threatened reroute to Kuala Lumpur and some scary turbulence, we are here, safe and well, in Hanoi. The city is crazy busy and the drivers are insane; trying to cross the road is a task in itself! The heat is unbelievable; it’s like living in a permanent sauna. This doesn't come without some incredible thunderstorms, rain ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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