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The capital is from my uninformed eye, surrounded by a complex eclectic configuration of interdependencies between several estates made of commercial relations…. it’s like everywhere yes. So I saw some rice fields where a local basically explained that everything is sold to foreign country as this is considered as “Organic”Continue Reading

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In the context: I arrived at a guesthouse where one of the first question was: when will I shower? Of course it is surprising but the consequence was this: Of course if you want to avoid luxurious hotels for vacation, you experience the same standard as the overcrowded districts: WaterContinue Reading

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The mother tree, the sacred tree, the living monument and many other names that I can only agree on. This tree is the source of countless myth and stories and you can sit for hours listening to them.Continue Reading

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This island is famous for its gold. To a point where some foreign empires will still (yes, in 2022 and beyond) do anything possible to mine it and bring it back to their homelands. Every time you buy gold, through your IT equipment, jewelry, and other, here is what youContinue Reading

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… or the queens palace. I suggest to refer to Wikipedia as usual and if you are travelling more via Antananarivo, to at least go there for the point of view. It’s beautiful and the historical part won’t disappoint you. It’s probably better than any tv soap. And yes, IContinue Reading

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The symbol originates from the Catholic tradition that when sentenced to death, Peter requested that his cross be upside down, as he felt unworthy of being crucified in the same manner as Jesus. You can imagine today the shock for some tourist when they have to re-learn this.Continue Reading

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Kerry and its magnificent empty coast ahhhh. After a long road trip through the Irish country side, surrounded by farming fields, and hidden behind a not so appealing harbor sits a cute beach with a Copacabana like sand and and a water free of shark. Of course it’s ideal, emptyContinue Reading

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It happened in Madagascar, in the region of Ankotrofotsy, while crossing the river Tsiribihina. If you want to tick the list of doomsday you have it obviously: no trees just some bushes a big road that doesn’t cool down at night no shadows no clouds I didn’t try to fryContinue Reading

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Try to describe this city without being too alarmist… well how about a “Pirate bay”? I lived a couple of year on one of the island next door, this island is spoiled by European funds and always talks about Madagascar as poor, desperate, criminal (due to poverty) and some thingsContinue Reading

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Antsirabe is the capital city of the Vakinankaratra region, in the central highlands of Madagascar. It’s a popular spa town, known for its thermal springs and many colorful rickshaws. The city’s French colonial buildings include the Hôtel des Thermes, with its grand facade. Stalls at the souk-like, outdoor Sabotsy MarketContinue Reading

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L’Églantine est le fruit d’un rosier dont la description peut se trouver sur cet article Wikipédia. On l’appelle aussi : Rosa rubiginosa, et ça aurait une odeur de pomme… 1 kg de sucre environ 1 citron bien mur 1 bouteille de vin blanc 1 kg d’églantine Ustensiles 1 saladier 1 chinois 1 balance de cuisine Préparation Temps total: 2 h 30 min Préparation: 1 hContinue Reading

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This place wouldn’t be a first choice to visit in Switzerland but has a great potential. … If we forget the industrial part, the polluted part, the chemical part, the noisy part and the local attitude … Example, if you cross the border with a car full of white people:Continue Reading

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This place is small so please don’t go with a massive group, don’t expect hours of hike and if you could keep clean… Mullinhassig Wood & Waterfalls are just cute and I recommend to pick up your bike if you want to make it a good exit from Cork. It’sContinue Reading