Sunset on the Italian Riviera

Cinque Terre, Nice, and Monte Carlo

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July 5th 2008
I have a bunch of cool things to add and have met a lot of great people since Genoa. I'll add more when I get a chance. I'm leaving Nice tomorrow after spending three nights here, longer than I anticipated, but for good reasons. Some of the highlights: gambling in Monte Carlo, swimming off of the beaches of the French Riviera, doing vodka shots in an Irish bar, and many more. I'll add more detail ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Nice

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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