The room

Cuc Phong National Park

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November 14th 2011
Dear Home, We are currently making our long journey into Laos which is taking us two days. At the moment we are waiting for a train to take us to Vinh which leaves in about 5 hours and takes another 5 to get there. From there, we will stay the night and then catch an early bus tomorrow for approx. 12 hours into Laos...lovely! Despite this, we have just spent a great two nights in the jungl ... 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