The French Quarter

Our Temporary Home - Hanoi

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July 14th 2006
Now that the travelling has slowed down a little bit, Brian and I are really soaking up a bit more of what its like to actually live here. Our hotel is out of the tourist area, which is nice for a couple of reasons: the constant pleas to buy something don't happen over here, and we get to see a bit more of what the city is like for most people. Brian has also made good friends with a guy from wor ... 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