Cao Bang Province

Ha Giang and Cao Bang Provinces by Motorbike

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July 10th 2009
Mat: I didn't get around to writing about my trip to North Vietnam last July, but thought I would add something here. Better late than never? Trace and I were heading from Scotland to Sydney for a equitation science conference (ISES), then to NZ for 10 days to catch up with everyone after being away for a couple of years. I managed to get a stop-over in Bangkok for an extra £10. Dad ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Ha Giang

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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