poor area of Hanoi

TEACHING IN HANOI

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August 23rd 2013
In preparing to come to Vietnam things had to be in a hurry. So some were done less than wonderfully. I brought things I don’t need and didn’t bring things I need. A major flub was not realizing I needed a statement from the police that I do not have a criminal record. The office is a few minutes walk from my house. I emailed the police department but could not get what I needed. My dear, wond ... 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