There is still an active monk community in the Arkadi monastery. The monastery played an important role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the revolt in 1866. After three days of battle, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder in the monastery, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender. August 2013. Il y…
Marc Veyrat (born in 1950) is considered by some to be the best chef in the world. He obtained a total of six Michelin Stars (three stars for each of his first two restaurants). Also, he is the first cook to get the perfect grade of 20/20 in the Gault-Millau guide, for his two restaurants.…
Beginning of the fall. Guitar player and couples dancing in the old city of Barcelona. October 2011. Début d’automne. Joueur de guitare et couples dansant dans la veille ville de Barcelone. Octobre 2011.
The Metz railway station has been registered as a Historic Monument since 1975. During the first annexation of Metz into the German Empire, Kaiser Wilhelm II decided to « germanify » the city. The station was built in a typical Germanic style. I wonder if nowadays travelers know the building’s history. February 2008. La gare de Metz…
Owning a car is not a given in many parts of the world. These Cambodian people travel in a buffalo carriage. April 2010. Posséder une voiture ne va pas de soi dans beaucoup de régions du monde. Ces Cambodgiens se déplacent en voiture à buffle. Avril 2010.
The Yeomen of the Guard, popularly known as the Beefeaters, are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London. Created by Henry VII, they are the oldest British military corps still in existence. In principle they are responsible for looking after any prisoners in the Tower and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they…
