When you live in the western world, you tend to take tap water for granted. In some large cities, like Udaipur in India, street fountains make you realize that it may not be true for everybody on this planet. March 2008. Quand on vit dans le monde occidental, on a tendance à considérer l’eau courante…
Japanese people are used to these restaurants where you have to sit on the floor. Foreign visitors may find it hard to stand up after their lunch. February 2012. Les Japonais ont l’habitude de ces restaurants où il faut s’asseoir sur le sol. Les visiteurs étrangers ont parfois du mal à se redresser après leur…
The Pak Klong Talad market is the biggest fresh flower market in Bangkok. It has all sorts of flowers. The vendors like this lady arrange lotus bouquets or make flower garlands for the temple. March 2007. Le marché de Pak Klong Talad est le plus grand marché aux fleurs de Bangkok. Il propose toutes sortes…
The Wat Phra Yai temple is also known as the Big Buddha Temple. The location is extremely quiet. Many Buddhist pilgrims get there to pray. Not all are from Thailand though. March 2007. Le temple Wat Phra Yai est aussi appelé « Temple du Grand Bouddha ». Le lieu est extrêmement calme. Beaucoup de pèlerins bouddhistes y…
A group of Muslims is queuing outside the shrine of Salim Christi, a Sufi saint. The marble mausoleum was constructed by the emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri, as a mark of his respect for the Sufi saint. March 2008. Un groupe de musulmans fait la queue à l’extérieur du tombeau de Salim Christi, un saint…
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…
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