Manarola

Cinque Terre

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August 11th 2010
Our ferry arrived eight hours late in Genoa, so we sort of missed out one of our hotel bookings, although we did manage to persuade them to give us breakfast, which was welcome and very good (although at 70 euros once we'd 'missed' the night, so it should have been!). The journey to Riomaggiore takes about 2 hours from Genoa, and takes in some breathtaking coastline scenery; little villages cli ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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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