Rice terraces

Singapore and northern Vietnam

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October 13th 2012
Well, finally we have started our big adventure 😊 After arrival in Singapore, we went straight to our hotel in the Geylang area where we stayed for 2 nights. Geylang is Singapore's red light distict but we didn't really notice. Quite a lively neighbourhood with so many small street kitchens. Since we are on a tight daily budget it suited us fine, and we ate well and didn't suffer any stoma ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northwest » Lao Cai » Sapa

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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