Halong Bay

Week 7- Vietnam Part 1- Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An

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February 4th 2013
One of my favourite defining moments in each different country that you visit it the moment when you step out of the airport/bus/train station and your first impression smacks you in the face. First impressions are important. They are truthful, unbiased and they hurtle towards you quickly and effortlessly. You have little say in the matter. Pace of life can almost always be defined in the flow of ... 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