Bucharest, Romania

Old ladies sell lace and tablecloths in the streets of Bucharest; this is their only way to survive. They are likely to have no pension. August 2002. Des vieilles dames vendent de la dentelle et des nappes dans les rues de Bucarest ; c’est leur seul moyen de survie. Elles n’ont sans doute aucune retraite.…

Lindos (Rhodes), Greece

A couple is having dinner at the Melenos restaurant in Lindos. Lindos is one of the most beautiful locations in the island of Rhodes. The restaurant has a wonderful terrace that overlooks the Lindos bay. August 2014. Un couple dîne au restaurant Melenos à Lindos. Lindos est un des plus beaux endroits de l’île de…

Amman, Jordan

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…

Saint Martin, Caribbean

This lady was doing her best to sell hats an caps to the tourists from the cruise boats that stop in the Dutch part of Saint Martin. March 2009. Cette dame faisait de son mieux pour vendre des chapeaux et des casquettes aux touristes descendus des bateaux de croisière dans la partie hollandaise de Saint-Martin.…

Asklipiio (Rhodes), Greece

These two women were enjoying the evening in the street of the Asklipiio village on the island of Rhodes. Old people in Greece enjoy sitting outside at the end of day. August 2014. Ces deux femmes appréciaient la soirée dans la rue du village d’Asklipiio sur l’île de Rhodes. Les vieilles personnes en Grèce aiment…

Symi

Symi, Greece

There is a part of the town of Symi, on the island bearing the same name, where tourists hardly ever go as you have to climb dozens of stairs in the heat. This gentleman was having drinks at a small cafe terrace. It seemed he had unmistakably been put there for the picture. August 2014.…