View of Marseille

Marseille v. Paris

---

September 17th 2008
I have internet access! I'm actually in Barcelona, but yesterday I wanted at least one entry from Marseille. The hotel was really more like a hostel, but at least I had a private room and it was cheap. However, the claimed "wireless internet" was non-existant and I couldn't communicate with the outside world for three days there. Sorry everyone who couldn't get their jackercrackie blog fix! ... read more

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

---

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