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The White Cliffs Of Dover  
   

The White Cliffs Of Dover

Disruptions on the Eurostar meant that the Dover-Calais ferry was the only way I could get across the Channel.
The Amazing Race

December 21st 2010
Looking out my hotel room window, the sun was just rising, creating a pink hew that blazed across the horizon. I knew I wasn't out of the woods yet, but so far so good. The bloody fire alarm in the hotel had gone off, and was still blaring. I was tired and hungover and the last thing I wanted to do was to evacuate the building and step outside into the freezing cold. And boy, was it freezi ... read more
Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

French Flag 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
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