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First Stop, France: Nice and Monaco

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December 19th 2008
December 13th-15th: Nice and Monoca Our first stop in our Europe crusades is the lovely French Riviera. I only know what I have heard in magazines and tv: freaking paradise. We left Oxford in the afternoon after some tearful goodbyes and made our way (long way) to Gatwick Airport. Mitch and I had purchased some new backpacks in the London ghetto to replace our old ones because we just h ... read more

Europe » 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