Bia Hoi Junction

Hanoi & Halong Bay

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July 25th 2012
The train arrived in Hanoi at 7.30 in the morning. After asking 3 separate taxi drivers to take us to our guesthouse and all looking confused and shaking their heads we started the walk in the rain. Paul is like a baby turtle who instinctively knows which way to go. He doesn't seem to study the map, just glances quickly, looks around at his land marks (quote) and after a walk (this one 20 minu ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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