This new generation of post offices had just opened in the Netherlands. The whole space had been redesigned with white and orange booths to greet customers. Employees were wearing brand new uniforms. December 2008. Cette nouvelle génération de bureaux de poste venait d’ouvir aux Pays-Bas. L’espace entier avait été repensé avec des guichets orange et…
The thai tuk-tuk is made of a scooter front, followed by a two-wheel cart covered with a canvas roof, in which passengers sit. Avoid it if you are allergic to urban pollution. March 2007. Le tuk-tuk thaï est constitué d’un avant de scooter, prolongé d’une « carriole » recouverte d’une capote, sur deux roues, dans…
Hamburg is sometimes called Germany’s capital of sport. You may see rowers who train on an eight, the boat that is usually used in the Oxford Cambridge race. May 2009. Hambourg est souvent reconnue comme étant la capitale allemande du sport. On peut voir des rameurs qui s’entraînent sur un huit, le bateau utilisé en…
Even though it said that the baba was invented by French cooks, it was later brought to Naples where it became a popular Neapolitan specialty. There are a few dedicated shops in Naples that sell babas. This lady sells them in the impressive Galleria Umberto I. March 2002. Même si on dit que le baba…
Average temperature in Beijing in the winter is 16-34 °F. It is amazing to see so many shops that are nonetheless open wide. I wonder how these guys spending their day without moving would not end up totally frozen. December 2004. La température moyenne à Pékin en hiver est de -9 to +1°C. Il est…
One of the sections of Johari Bazaar in Jaipur is dedicated to garlands of flowers. This is a colorful vision right of front of chaotic traffic. The garlands will be used for offerings. February 2008. Une des sections du Bazar de Johari à Jaipur est affectée aux guirlandes de fleurs. C’est une vision colorée juste…
