Hanoi Madness

Hanoi

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February 24th 2010
We landed in Hanoi after a short flight from Luang Prabang which saved us a long and uncomfortable bus journey. Surprisingly the flights were cheaper when booked through a travel agent in Luang Prabang than by ourselves online (US$60 cheaper)... something to note for future reference! Natalie had developed a stomach upset over the past couple of days so after checking into our hotel, Dan went o ... 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