Halong Bay

Halong Bay

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August 18th 2010
We had booked a 3 day trip to Halong Bay through our hostel in Hanoi which started with a 3hr journey to the coast where we met the rest of our group. We then boarded the boat which took us across to the islands. When we arrived at the boat the weather wasn't looking too good around the islands but luckily by the time we arrived the sun was back out and we were able to enjoy the scenery. Afte ... 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