Arnaud, making the best of our fate...

United on the Reunification Express

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November 11th 2012
Keen beginnings Feeling well rested after two weeks of downtime in Hoi An, we were ready once again to hit the road and take in a little more adventure. We had high expectations for an interesting onward journey as we were booked on the Reunification Express train that connects Hanoi to Saigon. The line dates back to the French colonial times, having been completed in 1936. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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