The War Remnants Museum

Having one of those pesky "Good Mood" days? Good moods are the worst, right? So pointless! Let's face it, your fellow humans are awful and the world is screwed. To be reminded of that, head over to the War Remnants Museum. If you're still in a good mood after visiting this place, you have some serious issues.

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The Cu Chi Tunnels

During the Vietnam War (fine: the "War of American Aggression"), the Viet Cong were hopelessly outmatched from a military standpoint. So, they had to level the playing field... or even better, dig tunnels and hide underneath the playing field. We went to Cu Chi to visit one of the most famous underground systems.

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The Palace of the Reunification

The most significant event in the history of Saigon's Presidential Palace was also the moment that it permanently lost its political relevance. On April 30th, 1975, a Viet Cong tank plowed through the gates, putting an end to the two-decade war which had torn Vietnam apart. The south had fallen, and the Presidential Palace was suddenly a relic.

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