Morocco - Land of Spices

Getting ready for the adventure south

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December 1st 2005
Having returned from a long (in kilometres) but short (in time) trip from southern France to Mauritania I thought I'd better sit down and describe it! I am a 'regular' on the Thorn Tree, Lonely Planet's forum (apologies to travelblog!!) and needed 'somewhere' to escape to after a long year of work. Somewhere cheap & warmer than southern France is at Christmas!!! I started making arrangements fo ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Carcassonne

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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