Mekong Delta2

18 Aug - 11 Sept Vietnam - Saigon, Mekong Delta, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Halong Bay and Ninh Binh

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September 10th 2006
My eyes still bloodshot and cheeks stinging, I absently amble through the crowds of chattering travelers and weave my way to the bus. Nina has just passed through to the departure lounge at Hanoi international airport and will be making her long journey back to the UK. Our joint adventure is over and it will be another three and a half months before I see her again. My mind races, am I right to ca ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Khanh Hoa » Nha Trang

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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