Hanoi

Vietnam

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August 15th 2014
08.08.14 Arrived in Hanoi from Bangkok. First impression: it's so hot and humid...Aparently the worst time to visit - so we're here and sweating. (yes, even the locals are sweating constantly). Second impression: how will I ever be able to cross the street? There are thousands of motorbikes mixed with cars that create a big moving mass. It seems that you just need to honk and the traffic rules don ... 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