Tiny Hamlet From The Train

Day Three : Fast Train To Luxembourg

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September 12th 2022
Just waiting for our train to exit Platform 30 at Gare de L’Est, Paris. I have my own electric reclining seat, a fold down desk, and tons of leg room. Who wouldn’t pay $12. extra for the first class upgrade. Looking around, I might even be with a better class of traveller. Oops, that’s just my reflection in the window. What a wanker, you say. The trains are on time, spotlessly clean, a ... read more

Europe » Luxembourg » Esch-sur-Alzette

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Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and an independent state under the Netherlands. It lost more than half of its territory to Belgium in 1839, but gained a larger measure of autonomy. Full independence was attained in 1867. Overr... ... read more