Eiffel Tower

Day 4: Settling In

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September 20th 2012
I'm finally here and settled in!!! We started in the beautiful city of London which was such an amazing experience and I cannot wait to head back there in the near future. The people, culture and the food is amazing! I took a run through Hyde Park which is basically the New York's Central Park to London, except, there is the future palace of Prince William and Kate's in the park, an ... 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