Tom

Vietnam Notes

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March 8th 2012
Here are some things we’ve learned while in Vietnam: <!---->· <!---->European tourists in Vietnam are incredibly arrogant and rude. They walk 3-4 abreast down the narrow sidewalks and streets, disregarding any other people. If you fail to get out of the way (and I don’t), they look at you in surprise when they run over you. They demand; they don’t ... 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