Above the clouds of a mystic country striving for freedom.

That's how Cuba Looked like in 2002. I guess it hasn't changed too much. With the recent  announcement of Barack Obama regarding the lifting of the embargo, development will emerge fast. Cuban will have a better life but I guess it won't look the same any more. 

Cuba was the start of many other trips around the world. Looking back at it I realise how much I have now traveled. 

At that time, I had no digital camera but an old Minolta analog camera, every pictures have been scaned. 

Since 2007, the district of Lavaux is a UNESCO site.  It covered 830 hectares of terraced vineyards that stretch for about 30 km along the Leman Lake. 

This is my favourite part of Switzerland. Also the region I really feel attached with. it's a pure natural beauty, especially in Autumn for its colours.  

Argentina, From The north to the south.

I drove from Umawaka (boarder of Bolivia) down to the vineyards of Mendoza and to the historical city of Buenos Aries. finally I went down to Patagonia. 

This large country (2nd biggest in south America) impressed me by its huge territory, spectacular landscape and dramatic scenery.  

I drove from Umawaka (boarder of Bolivia) down to the vineyards of Mendoza and to the historical city of Buenos Aries. finally, I went down to Patagonia. 

I was more impressed  by the spectacular Argentinian  landscape than by its cities. However, some were really fun to visit, espacially Buenos Aries. I would describe it to be colourful, laid-back and culturaly rich.

Argentinian are very pride people, also well educated. They often speak several languages, they are very talkative. You will have very interesting conversations with Argentinian ! 

I enjoyed very much to travel in Laos. This country is still pure and preserved. Its nature environment is stunning. Laotian are extremely gentle and peaceful. If you need to relax, go to Laos ! 

Some pictures are dated from 2006 and some from 2014.

The country is now more developed but only the quality of my pictures can let you guess which are the oldest (10 years ago) or the more recent ones (2 years ago). 

India is very passionating, intriguing and exciting. There is a chance you love it or hate it, or eventually both at the same time! That's how I feel about India. 

This huge country with a population of 1.3 billion people will soon be the biggest of the world but with a territory 3 times smaller than China. In some city the population density is extremely high.

Cities are very lively and certainly the most colourful I have visited. The cultural, religion and different regions diversity make it very interesting to visit. It feels like being in different countries. 

Incredible India ! 

I have been told by a friend that I should consider to publish a smaller amount of pictures per album. I agree with him, "less is more". 

However, Sri Lanka offered so much diversity in terms of nature, landscape, cities, religion that my aim here was to really show the "big" picture of Sri Lanka. 

This album might be a bit too wide but that's exactly what Sri Lanka offer to your eyes in only 2 weeks. Visit Sri Lanka ! 

Malaysia, Penang is all about street art and its old Georgetown's street. 

Walking through Georgetown's streets you'll discover the street art of London-trained Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic. 

He was hired by the municipal council of Penang and he did a fantastic job using the old building and his pencil, he redraw Penang. It now became a touristic highlight spot. 

Singapore also called the Lion City ("Singapura" which was in turn derived from Sanskrit : SINGA is "Lion", PURA is "City") is a very multicultural, young and independent country since 1965.  It was first colonised by British but also occupied by Japanese during the WWII.

Lee Kuan Yew is recognised as the founding father of independent Singapore. The nation's core principles are meritocracy, multiculturalism and secularism.

Lee's rule was criticised for curtailing civil liberties. But In fact, his control became a success story for the economic progress but also for the political stability. If you look at what Singapore has achieved in only 50 years and listen to Singaporean, you will realise that this is certainly the only "dictatorship" to be so much appreciated by citizens.

To my perspective, Singapore is a great city for both, living or for visiting. Very layback, very well organised but with a south east asian mood. With only 50+ years of independency, don't expect a high cultural heritage, old buildings or old streets. It's a modern, young and multicultural country with very open minded poeple. 

I visited a friend in Hongkong and decided to take a ferry boat to join Macau.

I was positively surprised by the beauty of the old town, built by the Portugese Empire during the past colonial time, from the mid 16th century to 1999. Sovereignty over Macau was then transferred to China.

Macau is nowadays one of the world richest cities, it also became the world's largest gambling centre in 2006.

It is very frequent to see Hongkongese  gambling and drinking in Macau to get rid of stress. 

Lisboa is the capital and the largest city of Portugal, with a population of 550'000. It is also one of the oldest city in the world and the oldest of Western Europe.

This is also one of my favourite city in Europe. Its old town, paved road and colourful building make it a very charming place. 

Portuguese are known to be hard worker but they are also very accessible and easy going.

In comparison with neighborhood countries, Portuguese often speak several languages. You can therefore easily go out and exchange with them.

It's a photogenic and pleasant city which advise to visit. 

Myanmar is the must mysthical country I have ever visited.

I travelled from the capital, Yangon to the majestic Inle Lake, then to the archeological site of Bagan but also the Mont Popa. The trip ended in Mandalay.

It was in 2005, over 10 years ago. Because of the dictatorial military government people weren't allowed to travel outside the country. Medias were censured, the population wasn't allowed to critic the military junta or they would end up in jail. Aung San Suu kyi was arrested and forced to stay under house. There was no real technology not even a bancomat to redraw money. 

The population was poor despite the richness of the country (teak forests, gold, silver, copper, precious stone such as rubis, sapphire, but also gaz and petrol). They were poor but really preserved from the tourism and development.

With no modernity nor consumption, buddhist took an important place of people's life, it made this country very unique, pure and mystical. 

At that time, I was using an analog camera but also a low quality digital camera (they started to be more commercialised since 2003). the quality wasn't great but it was all new. Some pictures have been scanned, others have been shoot with this low pixel resolution and small processor digital camera. 

While watching this album you will maybe think "again, the 101 Tower...". You might be right but if you have  travelled to Taipei, it is simply impossible not to miss it or avoid it. It's imposant and the symbol of Taipei. 

TAIPEI 101  is a landmark supertall skyscraper in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building was officially classified as the world's tallest in 2004, and remained such until the completion of Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2009.

Taipei 101 was designed by C.Y. Lee and Partners. The tower has served as an icon of modern Taiwan ever since its opening. The building was architecturally created as a symbol of the evolution of technology and Asian tradition. Its postmodernist approach to style incorporates traditional design elements and gives them modern treatments. The tower is designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes.

I personally love Taipei, it's a city with a human dimension.  From the city center you are close to mountains but also not to far to the coast and beach side. Love Taipei ! 

Ayutaia used to be the capital of Thailand. 

It was in 2004 when I visited, I spend a night and went to to the north by train. 

That's normally where every one starts to travel in Asia. 

After landing in Bangkok you wake up the next day with a terrible hangover. After recovering, you go south :-)

This album sum up several trips from 2003 and I still go back sometimes. 

It's a compilation of the Similan Irelands, Koh Chang, Koh Samui, Koh Pha Nga (famous for full moon parties), Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi (several years before the tsunami) and my favourite, Krabi. 

It's about Singha beers, beach, parties and diving !

Paris T'es Belle

(by the singer Mickey 3D)

Paris t'es belle, 
La Tour Eiffel, 
Tu fais bander les Japonais. 
Paris, Texas,
C'est dégeulasse,
Et puis c'est loin,
C'est dans l'espace.
Paris football,
C'est Rock'N'Roll.
A l'étoile rouge,
Paris ça bouge.
Paris tu penses,
A la violence.
Paris tu danses,
C'est les vacances.

Il ne nous reste plus qu'à traîner dans les rues, s'embrasser.
Regardez bien les yeux des filles ils vont se mettre a chanter.
Apparition des parisiennes,
Et mon amour ce traîne,
Et mon amour ce traîne.
Apparition des parisiennes,
Et mon amour ce traîne,
Si mon amour se traîne...

Paris la nuit,
J'ai pas dormi,
J'ai des envies de poésie.
Paris Hilton,
T'en fais des tonnes,
Parait qu't'es conne,
Moi ça m'étonne.
Paris Bercy,
C'est par ici,
Tu tomberas pas dans les orties.
A paris plage,
Le grand voyage,
Sous les Pavés,
Quelques PV.

Il ne nous reste plus qu'à traîner dans les rues, s'embrasser.
Regardez bien les yeux des filles ils vont se mettre a chanter.
Apparition des parisiennes,
Et mon amour ce traîne,
Et mon amour ce traîne.
Apparition des parisiennes,
Et mon amour ce traîne,
Si mon amour se traîne.
C'est que j'reve encore...