Mens of Oman : the most beautiful face of East

The male population of the Sultanate of Oman is particularly attentive to his style and good manners. Once is not customary: let’s celebrate the beauty of the men of the world! What elegance, what presence! Omanis cherish their traditional dress and wear it with pride The dishdasha consists of a long straight tunic often white … Read more

Are the French nice to tourists?

France is a country that the rest of the world can’t get enough of, tourism is king. But what about the French people? Is it true then? The French are grumpy, impolite, impatient, distant? Or is it a myth, a feeling of lost and badly rescued tourists? If France is a popular destination, the French … Read more

Hospitality in Mongolia

On a first trip to Mongolia many surprises await the traveller. Mongolian hospitality is one of them! The surprise will probably be the great Mongolian hospitality, it is very specific! Here hospitality is a pillar, a foundation of the Mongolian identity. It is unthinkable not to open your yurt to the traveller. The climate in … Read more

Treasures of Egypt: gods, kings and men

On the cultural side, Egypt deserves its place on the podium of the most beautiful heritages of humanity. And what a heritage!    Egypt is stones, temples, columns, golden sarcophagi and many mysteries…  The evocation of Egypt resounds in a very particular way for each one of us. It is a country that once reigned … Read more

Discover Petra, treasure of Jordan

Petra, pride of Jordan… we love it or we hate it. Why these extremes? The site is as beautiful as it is spoiled by tourism… But why are travellers so divided about Petra?  Like all the beautiful places on this planet, tourists flock there. It is undeniable, Jordan’s flagship site has been transformed into a … Read more

Bhaktapur, wonderful city of Nepal

In Nepal there is a treasure. A small town less than an hour from Kathmandu: Bhaktapur   Only Udaïpur in India (if only because of the rhyme) can compete with this city in Nepal. I met Bhaktapur in November, after the harvest, when the weather is mild and Diwali is nearby  Bhaktapur is a cinema, … Read more

Terracotta warriors Army, a marvel of China

China contains treasures of history. The army of terracotta warriors, the tomb of the venerable emperor Qin, is one of its jewels   That was 246 years BC, a very long time ago in China. The women probably had small feet, the men had long swords and the lords wore large dresses and improbable headdresses … Read more

Respecting traditions and culture to avoid trouble abroad

Adapting and showing respect: the basis of the journey! It’s not always easy to adapt to codes of good conduct or to comply with etiquette when you come from an uncomplicated and fairly tolerant society. However, it is necessary to integrate them quickly and act accordingly to avoid problems. What seems trivial, ridiculous or unimportant … Read more

Super (young) mummy

Who is posing in the photo, proudly holding a tiny one-month-old baby, a loving older sister, a niece?   No, it is the mother! She is 14 years old. When I went to Panama via the San Blas Islands (coming from Colombia), I spent more than 17 hours on a boat.And in this boat was a … Read more

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