Rome, Italy

Watching the guests at a Roman wedding is like watching a fashion show. Italian people are probably the ones with the biggest sense of fashion. May 2005. Observer les invités à un mariage romain est un peu la même chose que regarder un défilé de mode. Les Italiens sont probablement le peuple qui a le…

Acapulco, Mexico

The La Quebrada cliff divers perform 125ft jumps in the ocean from the cliff. They arrive to the diving spot in the sunset and perform for the crowd. Some will jump with a torch while the sun goes down. August 2007. Les plongeurs de la Quebrada plongent d’une falaise de 40 mètres dans l’océan. Ils…

Petra, Jordan

The Petra site is so big that you do not even notice the groups of tourists. This allows taking pictures like this one, where you feel the same scene could have been witnessed centuries ago. February 2012. Le site de Petra est tellement grand qu’on ne remarque même pas les groupes de touristes. Ceci permet…

Helsinki, Finland

Suomenlinna island is one of the most popular attractions in Helsinki. It is used as a picnicking spot for the city’s inhabitants. On a sunny summer day, the Helsinki islands, and in particular the ferries, can get quite crowded. July 2006. L’île de Sumenlinna est une des attractions les plus populaires d’Helsinki. Elle est utilisée…

Lomé, Togo

The fetish market in Lomé is the last voodoo market in West Africa. It is also known as the « skull market ». The stalls are not very appealing but this does not seem to disturb these two kids. April 1991. Le marché aux fétiches de Lomé est le dernier marché vaudou d’Afrique de l’Ouest. Il est…

Madrid, Spain

Zarzuela Palace is the residence of the King of Spain. People like to sit on benches in the quiet area at the back of the palace. November 1999. Le Palais de la Zarzuela est la résidence du Roi d’Espagne. Les gens aiment s’asseoir sur les bancs dans le coin calme à l’arrière du palais. Novembre…