San Sebastián, Spain

The Bay of La Concha in San Sebastián is said to be one of the most beautiful urban beaches in the world. The beach is also known as a spot for surfers. April 2006. La Baie de la Concha à Saint-Sébastien est réputée pour être une des plus belles plages urbaines au monde. La plage est…

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

During the Rio Carnaval, the samba schools parade in the Sambodromo. Only schools of the three best groups (special group, group A, group B) are allowed to join the competition. February 2006. Lors du carnaval de Rio, les écoles de samba défilent dans le Sambodrome. Seule les écoles des trois meilleurs groupes (groupe spécial, groupe…

Berlin, Germany

When the nice weather is there, Berlin people enjoy going to the Wannsee beach. They spend the day by the lakeside, in covered wicker beach chairs, that remind the beginning of the 20th century. May 2009. A l’arrivée des beaux jours, les Berlinois aiment aller à la plage sur le lac de Wannsee. Ils passent…

Bangkok, Thailand

Sanam Luang is an open field in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It has always been used as a site for the cremation of kings. But today, it is also very popular for kite flying. March 2007. Sanam Luang est un terrain public qui fait face au palais royal de Bangkok. Il est…

Prague, Czech Republic

Art Nouveau restaurant in the Prague Municipal House. Mittel Europa mood. The food is good. November 2010. Restaurant Art Nouveau de la Maison Municipale de Prague. Ambiance Mittel Europa. On y mange bien. Novembre 2010.

Istanbul, Turkey

The Bosphorus is a strait that forms a natural boundary between Europe and Asia. In the morning, thousands of men take the ferry in Asia to come to work in the European part of Istanbul. February 1997. Le Bosphore est un détroit qui forme une frontière naturelle entre l’Europe et l’Asie. Le matin, des milliers…