Giant Crab

Halong Bay

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May 12th 2010
Ok.. So we're jumping around a teeny tiny bit! We've finally managed to find a situation where we can post some pictures and all I have is Halong Bay! So this blog entry will jump to Halong Bay - and help explain the pictures!! Phil and I decided (along with Chris and Fay) to book a 2 night/3 day cruise of Halong Bay and it's largest Island. Researching the trip was horrendous even though four ... 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