On the sleeper train

Nha Trang

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November 22nd 2013
To get to Nha Trang, we decided to take the train as we read that it was faster and more comfortable than the bus! It cost us double but the journey was a lot more enjoyable. We were given a small compartment with beds where we had a nice sleep to begin with as were up at 430 am! None of the staff seemed to speak English so we were worried that we wouldn't know when to get off the train but wh ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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