Hanoi Lake

Vietnam

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April 25th 2010
Hey again everyone, time for another blog: This time, Vietnam. So our adventures in Vietnam started in Hanoi, the capital city. We decided to stay in the Old Quarter, which is where most backpackers seem to end up. The main focal point of the area is the Hiem Reap Lake, surrounded by fresh boulevards and more traditional narrow lanes filled with many shops and eateries. The first challenge when ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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