our home for a week

vacation from the awsome adventure

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November 26th 2010
Well, here we are in Phu Quoc, a beautiful little island on the south western coast of Vietnam. We are having a chill out week, sort of a vacation from our adventure! There is nothing here but sun, sand and sea. We have been out on a boat on a snorkelling/fishing trip, and the rest of the time has been spent on the beach and in the pool, just totally relaxing. We are staying at an awsome resort, ... 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