The Jatiluwih rice terrace is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the island of Bali. The road may be new but it still used by water carriers. August 2004. Les rizières en terrasse de Jatiluwih sont un des plus beaux paysages de l’île de Bali. La route est peut-être neuve mais elle est encore…
The Jama Masjid great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural project of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. April 2008. La grande mosquée Jama…
Sanam Luang is an open field in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It has always been used as a site for the cremation of kings. But today, it is also very popular for kite flying. March 2007. Sanam Luang est un terrain public qui fait face au palais royal de Bangkok. Il est…
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…
David Street is one of the most interesting streets in the old city of Jerusalem. Close to Jaffa Gate, the street hosts a market which has now become a tourist market. It is an ideal area for people watching. December 2009. David Street est une des rues les plus intéressantes dans la vieille ville de Jérusalem. Près de la porte de Jaffa,…
While tour operators bring foreign tourists early in the morning to the Taj Mahal, it may more interesting to visit the mausoleum before sunset. In the evening, dozens of Indian families come to see the tomb of Emperor Shah Jahan’s third wife. They all wear their traditional costumes. March 2008. Alors que les tour opérateurs…
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