Brunei

Phase One...

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November 30th 2010
Bonjour! We are finally in Europe, and (suprisingly) without too many dramas. The flights over were fine, although Renton can't remember most of it thanks to some handy sedatives - at least ONE of us got some sleep on the way over!! We had a 14 hour stopover in Brunei, where we went on a local tour and pretty much saw every museum and mosque in the city, and the tour guide made us take photos of ... 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