Good morning Vietnam! Photo 5

Good morning Vietnam!

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February 17th 2011
Hi again! Hanoi is crazy, somewhat anarchistic! It is a big city, but smaller buildings wich makes it more easy to get around. We live at the Hanoi Backpacker Hostel, wich is a big modern hostel with great facilities. Loads of backpackers from around the world. We have used our time here to see the city, visit the markets and the Kiem lake. It is quite a beutiful city with loads to offer. Just ... 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