Economists will say that the recent economic growth experienced in Amman is unmatched by any other Arab city except those located in the Gulf. It is not that obvious when you meet the city’s inhabitants. February 2012 Les économistes expliquent que la croissance économique de la ville d’Amman est inégalée dans le monde arabe à…
The Mubarak Mahal belongs to the Jaipur City Palace. The biggest part of the palace is still today a royal residence, under the supervision of guards wearing white and red. March 2008. Le Mubarak Mahal fait partie du City Palace de Jaipur. La plus grande partie du palais est encore aujourd’hui une résidence royale, surveillée…
These two girls are walking up the hill to reach Temple Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto. The temple was founded in 798, and its present buildings were constructed in 1633. In 2007, Kiyomizu-dera was one of 21 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of the World. However, it was not picked as one of the seven winning…
Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples. The Jain priest wears a mask to avoid inhaling insects as Jains have to protect all kinds of lives. His forehead mark is made of sandalwood paste. March 2008. Ranakpur est très connue pour son temple…
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…
They wear orange clothes. They spend their day staring at the sacred lake. I guess they were meditating. March 2008. Ils portent des vêtements orange. Ils passent leur journée à fixer le lac sacré. Je crois qu’ils méditaient. Mars 2008.
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