Sagion

Christmas in Saigon

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December 25th 2006
After an eight hour bus ride, I soon learned that I had become target for remarks against the americans. Scott and Darren loved to inform me how loud and obnoxious americans can be. I also became accustom to a new vocabulary like being tired is knackered (except I can't say it correctly). I do have to admit they are right about a few things, their remarks have stereotyped a few americans I have me ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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