Mmm, Evian

Morzine in the French Alps

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September 4th 2007
Steve says: Alas, it's the last leg of my trip. And what a damn shame too. We hired a car in Geneva and drove to Morzine, which was an experience in itself. Trying to drive a manual with the opposite hand in a foreign, non-English country with a dodgy car rental map is no mean feat, let me tell you. It took us about twice as long as it should have but we made it in one piece. The drive was pretty ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes

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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