Cafe Downstairs

Day One and Two: Getting There. Melbourne - Bangkok- Paris

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September 11th 2022
I will preface this minor gripe by saying that we will be in Paris in 29 hours. And that’s Paris, France. Not Paris, Texas, not Paris Street in Kallangur, Queensland ; Paris, France. Killing seven and a half hours at Bangkok Airport after nine and a half hours on a plane, with another twelve hours to look forward to, may not seem like a great way to kick off a trip. And it’s not. I’ve ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more