Sweet Street in Hanoi

On the move south

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November 16th 2006
Hello to everyone - we have decided to attempt to write a proper travel blog - not sure how long this will last for but will give it a lash. Will hopefully be able to download photos when we find out how to do it! Give us a few days!!! Flew south last night from Hanoi to Hoi An. This place is very different to Hanoi - much smaller and more chilled - just what we need! Went out for dinner wh ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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