This Capuchin monk belongs to the Order of Friars Minor, commonly called the ‘Franciscans’. You meet many of them among the tourists in Assisi as the Order was founded by Saint Francis. The Capuchins are different from other Franciscans since they follow a strict observance of austerity and poverty rules. June 2011. Ce moine capucin…
It does not seem to be the right weather to enjoy the beach. Dutch people do not mind. October 2008. Ceci ne ressemble pas à une météo idéale pour apprécier la plage. Les Hollandais n’ont pas l’air du même avis. Octobre 2008.
A few years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, people in the West were reading Milan Kundera’s novels. In Prague, there was a feeling of happiness in the streets. September 1992. Quelques années après la chute du Mur de Berlin, les occidentaux lisaient les romans de Milan Kundera. A Prague, il y avait comme…
Ko Phangan is a remote island in Thailand, with no roads. The island mostly appeals to young people who come for a huge free party, known as the Full Moon Party, and to older people motivated by detox retreats. This yoga lesson was taking place in a hut in a small cove near the Sanctuary…
On Easter Friday, processions go through the whole city of Seville. Women dress in black and wear the traditional mantilla. I caught this group having a discussion on a balcony: I do not think they were very interested in the religious event. April 1999. Le vendredi de Pâques, des processions traversent toute la ville de…
Khan el-Khalili is the old bazaar in Cairo. The bazaar district used to be one of the city’s main attractions for tourists. I am not sure nowadays you still feel safe walking there on your own. November 2002. Khan el-Khalili est le vieux bazar du Caire. Le quartier du bazar a été longtemps une des…
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