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Saigon

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December 11th 2013
On Friday it was time to say goodbye to Singapore. Exchange was over and it was time to begin traveling. Arrived in Saigon about 5pm and headed to the Vietnam Inn Saigon. Was close to the backpacker ghetto around Pham Ngu Lao but not right in the thick of things which means it was a bit quieter. Friday evening was just spent wandering around Pham Ngu Lao and trying to get a feel for the chaotic ci ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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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