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Hanoi - Beer Hoi and a trip to see Uncle Ho

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August 19th 2006
Where NOT to stay and book Halong bay trips! Sorry to start this entry in a negative way... But first just a quick note to any backpackers planning on visiting Hanoi and staying in the old qaurter... I can highly recommend that you DON"T stay in Darling Backpackers guesthouse... The rooms are in desperate need of a good clean, they attempt to rip you off with any visa requirements, lose and destr ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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