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Vietnam...first impressions

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November 12th 2006
Claire, Belle, Ange Ali and I have arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam and its just totally mental. THere are people everywhere and the roads are just crazy. Motorbikes dominate the roads and there appear to be few road rules. going through an intersection involves beeping the horn and theres no slowing down. To overtake you beep at the car/bike/bicycle in front till they get out of the way. Crossing the ro ... 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