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Nice is nice

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May 27th 2011
I arrived in Nice about four days ago on Tuesday. The train ride from Dijon was long (6 hours) but uneventful. Getting off the train I was greated with palm trees and 30 degree weather. Not too bad. The hostel I am staying at, Hostel Bacarat, has been great. The hostel organizes random evenings like a "free champagne party" and "all you can eat pasta with wine"; all the free booze makes it ve ... read more

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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