Hanging out at the Louvre

From Paris, With Love (Via Brussels)

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February 2nd 2009
This weekend my roommate Rachel and I took our first trip to a surrounding city. It was our first venture out of Brussels since we had gotten here two weeks ago. Now, anyone that has been to Brussels knows that it is an incredible city. But anyone who has been here also knows that after a little while, you need out. The bureaucratic/ business nature of the city is enough to make anyone want to ... read more

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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