Hoi An - Vietnam - Prepping Miss Vietnam

China and Beyond XVI - Hoi An - Vietnam

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August 23rd 2009
The few things that I managed to do in Hué made me very sorry that I had not planned a longer stay than the few hours I had. I think it is easliy worth a stay of four or five days including the surrounding area. The people seemed very friendly and easy going..more than willing to help you, if you needed it. I was moving on though..and Hoi An was a reasonable destination. After boarding a very ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast

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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