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Trouble always finds trouble makers... Cat Ba on the run!

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November 4th 2010
Halong Bay, in the North of Vietnam, is famous for its picturesque scenery and unwinding ambiance. The preferred route of passage is an overnight stay on one of the luxurious small boats. Or, if you're a budgeting backpacker like myself, you catch a public ferry to Cat Ba Island and find the cheapest accommodation possible. Who would of thought the dark side of Vietnam would rear its ugly head ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hai Phong » Cat Ba Island

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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