French Alps

Cheese and Castles (and glaciers)

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May 29th 2014
Writing from the fourth country of the trip (England, Ireland, Switzerland, now France). I'm actually just across the Swiss border in a mountain town called Chamonix; I didn't have to show my passport to get here and everyone speaks French just like in Switzerland so it really doesn't feel too different. Up in the mountains, you can see into three countries (the aforementioned plus Italy). While i ... 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