Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees

Day 30, Amsterdam, Netherlands to Paris, France (deja vu)

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December 26th 2009
Day 30: Saturday, December 26th, 2009 Amsterdam, Netherlands to Paris, France (deja vu). I check out of the hotel in the morning and take the shuttle to airport where I get on the train (the right train, and with a ticket!) to Paris. As irony has it, no one ever asked to see my ticket. The ride is uneventful and the train is packed, but the chairs are comfy and I have books and my iPhone to amu ... read more

Europe » France » Paris

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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