Flying buttresses from above

Quasimodo and the Yeti

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July 22nd 2012
We though we might go to Amsterdam for a few days via the train. I've never been before and the train sounded like fun - its only a few hours away, we'll ride the rails and see the countryside. It was a great idea until we looked into the cost. $700 round trip! That can't be right- we tried another website - $700 round trip (and it was the same train...Thalys seems to have the monopoly ... 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