Quaint cottage, Eygalieres

The holiday starts here!

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May 2nd 2017
Geo: 43.1433, 6.38118Well, Dear Reader, we're off again on our travels (this is our 5th big one since giving up working for a living) with car and caravan, albeit with a new outfit on both counts. Eating into the kids inheritance but our motto lately has been 'live your life'.Unusually, this year I have mapped out a day-by-day itinerary including three contrasting stops where we s ... read more

Europe » 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