Agistri, Greece

Agistri island is a small and pleasant island close to Athens. The waiter is hanging octopus in front of the taverna to make them dry. June 2011. L’île d’Agistri est une petite île agréable proche d’Athènes. Le serveur pend des pieuvres devant la taverne pour les faire sécher. Juin 2011

Tozeur, Tunisia

Tozeur is an oasis in south west Tunisia, with a medina (old city) famous for its brickwork. Some scenes from « the English Patient » were filmed in a house close to this street in 1995. The area must have been busy at the time but everything was then back to desert silence. November 2000. Tozeur est…

Venice, Italy

There is something magical about Venice in the winter. Mist makes all the buildings mysterious. You almost forget the tourist crowds. November 2001. Il y a quelque chose de magique à Venise en hiver. La brume rend les bâtiments mystérieux. On oublie presque les foules de touristes. Novembre 2001.

Petra, Jordan

This Bedouin woman watches her flock in the Valley of the Butterflies. The Valley of the Butterflies is one of the many valleys of the Petra site, away from the path that is used by tourists. February 2012. Cette femme bédouine surveille son troupeau dans la Vallée des Papillons. La Vallée des Papillons est une…

Athens, Greece

The big changing of the guards takes place on Sunday mornings at 11:00am on Syntagma place. The Greek uniforms are rather unique. June 2011. La grande relève de la garde a lieu les dimanches matin à 11 heures, place Syntagma. Les uniformes grecs sont assez uniques. Juin 2011.

San José, Costa Rica

Pejibaye is one of Costa Rica’s most unusual treats. Pejibayes grow in clusters on palm trees. You see them sold on San Jose streets year a round. August 2012. Le péjibaye est un des fruits les plus étonnants du Costa Rica. Les péjibayes poussent en grappes sur les palmiers. On les trouve en vente tout…