Small Waterfall

July 12th 2009
Nestled high in the mountains in Northern Vietnam, not far from the Chinese border, lies Sapa, an otherworldly town surrounded by rice paddies, hill tribes and a crazy marketplace selling cooked dog head. The H’Mong minority hill tribe people, their hands stained blue from dye, make desperate attempts to sell you handmade jewellery, scarfs, hats and clothes. Normally I hate being followed by sel ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northwest » Lao Cai » Sapa

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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