Archimedes Academy

Last days in Hanoi

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September 27th 2016
Tomorrow morning we leave for Halong Bay after some memorable times here in Hanoi. For Lyn it's been all about work but for me it has been a chance to explore a little of the city and soak up the atmosphere. And what atmosphere! Where we are staying has a very different feel to Ho Chi Minh City. It's much more traditional with the narrow streets and alleys and the people living right on the paveme ... 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