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Nice to Toulouse train (and bus to Andorra)

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February 18th 2016
Thursday February 18 - Another long travel day. I took the train at 10:22 from Nice to Toulouse. I only left the apartment at 10am and made it on the train with 10 minutes to spare. I think this was my best train ride. I was on the train for seven hours, but I was sitting in a two-seater, and no one ever sat next to me. It was such a treat to have the whole place to myself. And the set-up was real ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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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