Sitting at a café by myself

A Suburban Girl in the Big City - Lessons Learned Week 1

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September 2nd 2015
After having visited Paris several times, and having spent upwards of three consecutive weeks in the city, I anticipated very little trouble adjusting to life in the capital. My powers of foresight, as it turns out, need some training. Lesson 1: Never go ANYWHERE without something to read This realization hit me hard during the back-and-forth trips to Bertha's apartment in the midst of ... 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