Paris! 052

Passing Time in Paris Part 1

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August 18th 2013
I've been to Paris a few times before and to be honest, the city has never really impressed me. It may be something to do with my ingrained hatred of the French that instantly taints my view of the city or it may just be that I'm not the biggest fan of large cities but this time I was actually quite excited about the trip and I was practically bouncing around the departure lounge. That' ... 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