Paris

Paris to Singapore

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August 10th 2015
Monday 10 August 2015 The alarm played a pleasant summery melody at 5:30 am. Time to get cracking. We had several deadlines to meet and missing any one could mean missing the flight. Our first deadline has been met. Showered, breakfast completed, final clean up of the room, zip the bags shut, a quick farewell to our mini apartment and time to checkout. Talk about a military operation. We amb ... 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