A little more of Oz, before back into the thick of it, zips, clips and plastic bags...back to hostel living! May 22nd 2011 Time is now running away from us and I can't believe how much I have to cover before I get to where we are now in Vietnam. Not loads left of Oz to fill you in on but I'll start with that. I last left you just before our trip to Fraser Island which was so much fun, one of the better weekends we've had in Australia weather wise which was amazing as we were able to enjoy the amazing Isl ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City 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
Finally after years of talking about it we are actually doing it, packing up and heading off-very exicted to go but sorry to leave everyone so please keep us updated with things that are going on while we're away. Dont think either of us are the best writers in the world so bare with us but hopefully we'll get the best bits across to you all.... full info