Hoi An

Vietnam

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March 6th 2007
6th March Got up at 6am to start what turned out to be a 13 hour journey to Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City. The first part of the journey dragged a bit especialy as we had no lunch. Once we changed buses and then crossed into Vietnam, the journey didn't feel as bad. A new country and its scenery to look at.. Checked into a guest house and went for food & beers with Joel (Canadian) and Kerry (American) ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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