Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam Photo 3

Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

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October 15th 2011
Ho Chi Minh City was one of the most interesting places we could have visited in South-East Asia. We spent a bit of time at the local market where Sophie modelled a few wigs for the locals and striking an uncanny resemblance to Mandy in the process! We also went on a day trip to the underground tunnels which were used by Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War. We were amazed by what we seen ... read more

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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