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Vietnam Overview

motorcyclingvietnam — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:36:24 +0000

Although many westerners still imagine Vietnam through the lens of war, it is in reality a country filled with captivating natural beauty and tranquil village life. Its highlands and rainforest regions, far from being devastated, continue to yield new species and team with exotic wildlife. Its islands and beaches are among the finest in all of Southeast Asia, and its cuisine is very possibly the most delicious you will ever find. Over two decades have passed since Vietnam was officially united, and in that time it has done a remarkable job of healing its wounds. Today, this gracious and graceful country is an outstanding travel destination.

Dalat Overview Nestled at an elevation of around 1500m among the hills...

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Dalat Overview

motorcyclingvietnam — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:22:12 +0000

Nestled at an elevation of around 1500m among the hills of the Lang Bian Plateau, the city of DA LAT is Vietnam’s premier hill station, an amalgam of mazy cobbled streets and picturesque churches, spliced unfortunately with dingy East European-style constructions and touristic kitsch.

In 1897, the Governor-General of Indochina ordered the founding of a convalescent hill station here, where Saigon’s hot-under-the-collar colons could recharge their batteries, enjoy the bracing alpine chill, and even partake in a day’s game-hunting.

By tacit agreement during the American War, both Hanoi and Saigon refrained from bombing the city and it remains much as it was half a century ago, a great place to chill out, literally and metaphorically.

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