Cham Ruin, My Son

Friendly faces & scooters...in Vietnam

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August 28th 2009
During our two weeks in vietnam, we scaled the country from north to south, via stunning beaches and very friendly locals. We even embarked on a mini moped adventure through vietnam (Top Gear Vietnam Special eat your heart out!) We crossed into Vietnam on our sleeper bus from the southern China city, Nanning. Following the the stress-free border crossing (we were transported through th ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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