The Oculus at the World Center had just opened in Ground Zero in 2016 where the September 11th terrorist attacks had taken place. The transportation hub and shopping center were brand new. November 2016. L’Oculus au World Trade Center venait d’ouvrir ses portes à Ground Zero en 2016 où les attaques terroristes du 11 septembre…
Every day, thousands of New Yorkers take the 1 subway line. The 1 is almost 15 miles long and runs between Lower Manhattan and 242nd street. December 2017. Tous les jours des milliers de New-Yorkais prennent la ligne 1 du subway (le nom du métro local). La 1 a près de 24 kilomètres de long…
Somewhere in the Andes mountains, the Otavalo market is known as the largest market place in Ecuador. Packed with famous woven textiles, sweaters, jewelry, fresh fruits and vegetables, and street food, the Otavalo market is always worth a visit. August 2021. Quelque part dans les montagnes des Andes, le marché d’Otavalo est connu pour être…
A guard stands still outside an official building in Guayaquil. August 2021. Un garde se tient immobile devant l’entrée d’un bâtiment officiel de Guayaquil. Août 2021.
The real name of this city in Ecuadorian Amazonia is not El Coca but Puerto Francisco de Orellana. Until the middle of the 20th century, only Indian people were living in the region. August 2021. Le vrai nom de cette ville dans l’Amazonie équatorienne n’est pas El Coca mais Puerto Francisco de Orellana. Jusqu’à la…
In the streets of the old city of Quito, you can buy this strange thing that looks like ice cream that does not melt. It is called ‘espumillas’ (foam) and is made from egg whites, fruit pulp, and sugar. August 2021. Dans les rues de la vieille ville de Quito, on peut acheter cette chose…
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