On the bus

One Way Ticket To Hell ... - 28th - 29th May 06

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May 29th 2006
Throughout our travels so far we have found the Lonely Planet to be spot on or leading us a merry dance in equal measures thus being a bit hit and miss. When we re-read the following passage ‘Many travellers have fallen victim to the Vientiane to Vietnam bus scam, in which agents - often guest houses - sell tickets for ‘air con tourist coaches’ that turn out to be rattletrap public buses or ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » North Central Coast » Thua Thien - Huế » Hué

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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