'Little' uninhabited islands of Limstone rock

Happy holidays in Ha Long Bay

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October 31st 2010
Hello All, Another exciting installment of Lucy and Chris in Asia is here. Hurrah! Things are still good, with Mr Cwiss and Miss Wucy, it's even got a bit cooler - Wucy last night wondered about taking a cardigan out. Lots to tell you about this time as we've been on our hols. It was Lucy's half-term and a much needed break for me, for 5 days in Ha Long Bay in the north of Vietnam. We ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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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