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Happy Lunar New Year!

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January 31st 2017
Lunar New Year is over (or almost). What a wonderful time to be in Southeast Asia! At first I was frustrated because some hotel bookings were difficult, a number tourist activities were closed as well as a LOT of restaurants. But then I realized the opportunity I was getting to see how the locals celebrate the holiday. And they celebrate - for days! Actual new year is Jan 27th. The holiday runs fr ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Da Nang

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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