Hyannis Port, Massachusetts

Hyannis Port is a very quiet place in Cape Cod. It is famous for the Kennedy family who owned a big compound there. Ted Kennedy was the last family member to live in Hyannis Port. I have read somewhere that the estate could become a museum and be opened to the public. August 2009. Hyannis…

Lisbon, Portugal

The Alfama district is the oldest district of Lisbon. It is the area where you find the best Fado bars. There is also a little market where this woman was selling fake watches and cheap jewelry. April 2000. Le quartier d’Alfama est le plus vieux quartier de Lisbonne. C’est l’endroit où on trouve les meilleurs…

San Francisco, California

Close to Washington Square Park in North Beach, you find Gooring Brothers hat shop. The interior of the store has a special vintage look. July 2011. Près de Washington Square Park à North Beach, on trouve le magasin de chapeaux Gooring Brothers. L’intérieur de la boutique a un look vintage étudié. Juillet 2011.

Annecy, France

There is a huge lawn in front of the lake in Annecy. Young people enjoy meeting there in summer evenings. The city is surrounded with mountains. June 2014. Il y a une immense pelouse devant le lac d’Annecy. Les jeunes gens aiment se retrouver là les soirs d’été. La ville est entourée de montagnes. Juin…

Bilbao, Spain

Sometimes, especially in northern Spain, tapas are also called pinchos (« pintxos » in Basque). At the Café Boulevard in Bilbao, people share several portions to make a full meal. May 2006. Quelquefois, en particulier au nord de l’Espagne, les tapas sont aussi appelés pinchos (« pintxos » en basque). Au Café Boulevard à Bilbao, les gens partagent plusieurs…

Beijing, China

Travelers say the city of Beijing has changed a lot because of the Olympics. I am afraid the districts of the narrow streets and small houses, called « hutongs » have gone. I am not sure you would still see peddlers today. December 2004. Les voyageurs disent que la ville de Pékin a beaucoup changé à cause…