A couple taking a pre-wedding photographs

Hanoi and Halong Bay trip - November 2012

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July 12th 2013
During Deepavali break in 2012, I and my husband decided to go to Halong Bay for a long weekend get away. Both of us have been in Vietnam many times prior to this trip but it was for business, and we hardly had a chance to explore the city or area. Initially, we wanted to go to Sapa, located in the Northwest Vietnam, famous for its culture and highland. Unfortunately, the train schedule didn't ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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