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Real Name: Paul
Lives In: Essex, UK
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Eiffel Tower: Beware!
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  • Written by pauleast on Dec 10, 2003
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  • Watch out for constant African hawkers trying to sell you crap at ridiculous prices. If you need some tack to take back with you then bargain them down by walking away if they don't accept your offer.
    Ruins the area for strolling around though

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    At Least Do This: Get used to ignoring people if they are hassling you to buy
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