Artists and tourists

The plan worked

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June 11th 2012
The plan worked - we were close to the front of a very long queue that stretched for hundreds of metres by the time the Effiel tower opened. We queued for 1.5 hours instead of 4 hours - still makes us silly tourists i know but couldn't come here and not do it. I was wondering if theres a term for how you tend to feel superior if you are at the front of a long queue like this - queperior? help ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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