Europe - 2010 1000

Nice, France

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September 24th 2010
I board the train with high expectations. I am ready for the beach. More precisely, the Mediterranean Sea. I have seen it on maps, read about it in social studies, and saw it in maps in my bible. I could not believe that I was going. I was excited. My first destination was a city named Adge. It was on the coast, and was an easier, shorter destination from Paris than my next destination. I boarded ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Nice

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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