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Thrills and Chills (90 km)

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June 22nd 2013
Since I wasn't very hungry and couldn't see shelling out 12 Euros for the hotel breakfast, I wandered over to the boulangerie and emerged with a giant croissant and a baguette still warm from the oven. I am increasingly convinced that foraging for breakfast on my own (rather than taking the hotel breakfast) is the way to go, not merely for cost-effectiveness but because it provides more opportunit ... read more

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

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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