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Halong Bay - Boats, Beers and Beaches

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December 1st 2012
A weekend away was just what the doctor ordered. With our friend working in Halong it seemed the perfect excuse to visit on our long weekend. We could let her show us the nightlife, and while she was at work we could be touristy and see the sights of Halong Bay. As usual we set off in quite a rush, the taxi made it's way to the bus station at a snails pace and the rickity little coach was a ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hai Phong

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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