Sapa

Mountains 'n' Hilltirbes.

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November 12th 2006
Arrived safely back from my week up in the mountains of N.W. Vietnam. WOW, what an awesome experience that was. We headed south out of Hanoi...when I say we, it was me, my own personal driver and own personal guide. I was the only one on the tour and at first I was a little wary but if it's one thing I've learned about this country it's that you have to trust...your instincts as well as the loc ... read more

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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