The border crossing

Vietnam at last!

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December 6th 2006
After several aborted plans to get here earlier, the temptation of alcohol and bad behaviour was stronger than culture and travel!! Ive finally made it to Vietnam. Crossed the border this morning and am now sat typing this in Saigon also known as Ho Chi Minh City. It seems a nice place on the limited knowledge i have of it so far and it won't get much more in-depth as im leaving tomorrow nigh ... 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