Panoramic Sapa

'Uncle Ho Stole My Banana' and Other Tales of Vietnam.

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April 14th 2013
Our first night train experience in Vietnam was not a good one. After a full day of seeing dead communist leaders, going round slightly confusing and strange museums, getting bananas confiscated by the dead communist leader (or his security guards at least), we boarded the train for Sapa. We had booked the hard sleeper for the journey north as it was the only choice available, but we consoled ours ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Khanh Hoa » Nha Trang

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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