Eiffel Tower

Boujour from Paris!

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September 3rd 2010
We made it! Our flight went smoothly, no sleeping though. Made it into Paris with no problems, witnessed our first theft experience on the subway into Paris which ended on a positive note (the thief ended up dropping the bag once the owner of the bag chased him down the street), this showed us that you really need to be aware of your surroundings! We were able to check into our room early and then ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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