Jumping Suz

Hoi An

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October 23rd 2012
Day 36 Expecting a 12 hour train journey we arrived tired and frustrated in Da Nang after over 18 hours on the train (a combination of misinformation and delays). After fighting our way through taxi drivers we clubbed together with some other travellers and got a minibus to Hoi An. Although we were keen to get to the beach, the minute we dumped our bags at the hotel and headed out it sta ... 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