Naples, Italy

Even though it said that the baba was invented by French cooks, it was later brought to Naples where it became a popular Neapolitan specialty. There are a few dedicated shops in Naples that sell babas. This lady sells them in the impressive Galleria Umberto I. March 2002. Même si on dit que le baba…

Beijing, China

Average temperature in Beijing in the winter is 16-34 °F. It is amazing to see so many shops that are nonetheless open wide. I wonder how these guys spending their day without moving would not end up totally frozen. December 2004. La température moyenne à Pékin en hiver est de -9 to +1°C. Il est…

Jaipur, India

One of the sections of Johari Bazaar in Jaipur is dedicated to garlands of flowers. This is a colorful vision right of front of chaotic traffic. The garlands will be used for offerings. February 2008. Une des sections du Bazar de Johari à Jaipur est affectée aux guirlandes de fleurs. C’est une vision colorée juste…

New York, United States

You would think this picture was taken in an Eastern European village. It is not the case. I was lucky to see the Pulaski Day Parade on New York’s Fifth avenue in 1998. The Pulaski Day Parade is a parade held annually since 1937 to commemorate Kazimierz Pulaski, a Polish hero of the American Revolutionary…

Lagos, Nigeria

The Cherubim and Seraphim church is specific to Nigeria. I saw this group of people dressed in white in the morning on Bar beach, in Victoria Island. The Cherubim and Seraphim group claims to have dreams and visions that facilitate the connection of God and humanity. September 1989. L’église de Chérubin et Séraphin est spécifique…

Podgorica, Montenegro

Podgorica is the capital and largest city of Montenegro. In recent history, the city was also known as Titograd from 1946 to 1992 during the existence of Yugoslavia. The city has undergone urban sprawl with private low rise dwellings. This is true even in the main shopping street where one-story houses are next to tall…