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Halong Bay from the top deck of our boat  
   

Halong Bay from the top deck of our boat

Week 17 Laos to Vietnam

January 13th 2010
There are five key elements to lengthy travel. Firstly the planning, secondly taking every opportunity to try new experiences, thirdly interacting and engaging with the locals, fourth is living out of a suitcase on a tight budget and lastly, but quite importantly, is immodium. Several of us got sick at the beginning of this week and had a couple of uncomfortable days and got through a giant pack ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

Vietnamese Flag 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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