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Day 1, Saigon

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January 27th 2016
Day 1. The China Southern flight to Guangzhou was super everything. Super comfy, super films, super cheap, super efficient. It was a low moment when we realised the guy Sam had told off (run after) for trying to queue jump was actually in the seat next to her. For 11 ½ hours. Hopefully he thought she was just being English/helpful! Then I partially sat on my kindle. Half the screen obliterated. ... 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