Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi

Hoan Kiem Lake is considered one of the first things to see in Hanoi when one arrives in this bustling capital city. It lies in the heart of the Old Quarter and there are many legends connected with the lake. The Huc bridge connects to the Ngoc Son Temple.

Vietnam, Halong Bay, DaNang, Hoi An

April 19th 2016
It was our spring break at KAS, so we decided to visit the Northern and Central areas of Vietnam. We arrived Saturday morning at the Vietnam Airlines counter and discovered that we had been upgraded to First Class. What a great way to start a holiday! We were greeted in at the airport in Hanoi by a representative of Galaxy Cruise Lines and whisked to our hotel, The Silk Palace, in the old quart ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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

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