The restaurant is in Acre, a few miles miles from the Lebanese border. The place is called « Saïd ». They prepare humus which said to be the best of the world. It is true that it is delicious. And Acre, as a city of the Knights Hospitaller of St John, is definitely worth a visit. December…
The Yonghe Temple (meaning Palace of Peace and Harmony in Chinese) is also known as the « Lama Temple ». It is a monastery of Tibetan Buddhism located in the Dongcheng District of Beijing. Tibetan monks have been living there since the early 18th century December and have survived the Cultural Revolution. December 2004. Le Temple Yonghe…
The lake has been providing the community’s livelihood for centuries. But you can feel that the fishermen of Tonle Sap lake are a vulnerable population. April 2010. Le lac est le moyen de subsistance de la communauté depuis des siècles. Mais on peut sentir que les pêcheurs du lac Tonlé Sap sont une population vulnérable.…
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…
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