Paris

Brief Update

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July 4th 2009
Hey Everyone! Just wanted to post a quick update since I haven't posted a new blog lately. I know I'm way behind as I've already been through Paris, Lille, Brussels, and Amsterdam without a blog. I'm currently in Barcelona and figure that I'll have more time to write once I get to Lisbon next week. Hope all is well with everyone and stay tuned 😊 Cheers, Jesse ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more