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How (probably not) to cycle Vietnam - Getting started in Ho Chi Minh

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December 10th 2012
When deciding to go travelling around Asia often people would ask of one thing that I really wanted to achieve. After exploring the countries on a map I thought that it would be pretty cool to cycle from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. So here is how I have set myself up for the challenge. Before I start it is best to clear up any misconceptions, I am not a sportsman or an advanced cyclist, although ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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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