Paris - Statue in Cemetary

France Germany and Italy

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July 6th 2008
05 July 08 - Verona France Hard to believe but my Travels are now over a week old already. After leaving my home town of Cappoquin on the 24th June I spent a couple of days in Dublin and a night in London. Finally, on Friday 27th I was on the Eurostar bound for Paris. Had a great weekend there as I caught up with David, my ex-flatmate from Edinburgh, whom I was able to impress with my extensiv ... 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