Istanbul

February Vacation!

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March 14th 2009
Hello from Mulhouse! I’m down to my last 5 weeks of teaching! During our two week break from Feb 20-March 8, my friend Franzi and I traveled to Istanbul , Athens, Rome, and Venice. It was an awesome trip! We began our adventure in Istanbul on Sunday February 22nd. My friend Cat, from Rosemont, was in Turkey so we were able to meet up with her during our stay. She studied for a year at th ... read more

Europe » France » Alsace » Mulhouse

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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