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Paris With Love

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June 17th 2013
Boxing Day 2012 was a long day of travel; 6 hours on a coach back to London from Wales and then three hours to the airport due to TFL worker strikes. However, when my flight landed and I exited the underground station onto Boulevard de Clichy, I saw the bright shining lights of the Moulin Rouge and all traces of tiredness left my body. Excitement and adrenalin kicked in with the realisation that I ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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