Silk Travel Journals

VIETNAM --NORTH AND SOUTH

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March 28th 2010
As much as we enjoy being in China, we were happy to be heading to warmer weather. By the first day out of Hong Kong we were able to play tennis and swim and dine outside again. Brooks and John, our ping pong playing pals, are back on board so we’re having some fun games of doubles. There are fewer passengers on this segment—it is noticeable around the pool and in the dining rooms. There is ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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