The docks of Saigon

A great couch surfing experience

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February 25th 2012
Saigon to Vung Tau We rode on the speedy hydrofoil ferry from Saigon to Vung Tau, a peninsular on the coast. The ferry was very comfy with well cushioned seats , plenty of leg room and carpets. It was exhilarating poking our heads out of the door to be blasted by the wind. We arrived in Vung Tau and met up with our couch-surfing hosts Olivia and Guilhelm, Who had been living in Vi ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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