Dusk on the Mekong

Catching Fireflies

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January 30th 2007
We signed up for a Mekong Delta Tour with the promise of a small group (less than 8 people) and stops at non-touristy places. And, to my surprise, the tour company kept their promise and over our three days we thoroughly enjoyed Vietnam off the beaten track. Bikerides and Fireflies On our first day we woke early to meet our guide at 5:30am at the tour office. Our guide, Jarrod and ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta

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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