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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]
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] Blog: Cote d´Azur
Date: September 4th 2008
The Cote d´Azur, or the French Riviera, definitely attracts the rich and famous with its resorts and over-the-top and extravagant style. It can be very expensive---I paid 6 euros for a beer at the bar which many of you know is the equivalent of nine US dollars. It is possible to do it on a shoe string, though. I stayed at the Villa St. Exupery hostel and it really made the trip doable for some ... read more
Date: September 4th 2008
The Cote d´Azur, or the French Riviera, definitely attracts the rich and famous with its resorts and over-the-top and extravagant style. It can be very expensive---I paid 6 euros for a beer at the bar which many of you know is the equivalent of nine US dollars. It is possible to do it on a shoe string, though. I stayed at the Villa St. Exupery hostel and it really made the trip doable for some ... read more
