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First time in Paris

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July 27th 2014
So I was a little bummed I had to leave Berlin, but I figured since I'm not in Europe often, it would be amazing to see Paris. I took an 8 hour train ride to France to stay for two days, the day of my birthday and the day after. Pretty cool way to bring in my birthday...😊 So my first "real" train ride was definitely an experience. I had no idea what to expect. I was thinking it would be mo ... 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