amsterdam

the outbound journey

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July 21st 2010
so it was a little weird. at 11am on july 20th 2010, Lee and I thought we had 26 hours until we would be starting our trip. negative. we found out the flight to paris had been cancelled. onto the internet lee went, and booked us onto the ferry from newcastle to amsterdam. six hours later, we were on the ferry. that was one heck of a whirlwind six hours of my life. luckily the bags were alrea ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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