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Day 8: History Museum

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December 1st 2012
Today I decided to go to the History Museum. It was built in 1929 by French colonists, so naturally it was very grand with immensely tall ceilings and elaborate ornamentation. Walking around, in the sun (which is hot and humid), it is hard not to be tempted by the numerous street vendors selling a vast range of chilled soft drinks. I've taken to filling my water bottle and quickly freezing it ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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