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Frolicking Florence and the Five Fishing-villages

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October 17th 2007
Getting to Florence was a nice short trip, and once again we were staying in a camping grounds just out of town. The first evening we decided to organise a group dinner with the people who were on the bus that day. The busabout guide knew a place that offered group discounts and a decent happy hour. The meal was a real Italian-styled four course feed - Bruschetta, pasta, chicken and ice cream - a ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Nice

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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