May 2008: Corsica
Road trip around Corsica, taking winding roads from deserted May beaches to the Corsican nationalist havens of Corte and Sartene, strolling in quiet streets sometimes lined with burnt houses as witnesses of an agitated recent past.
(13 photos)
March 2008: Montreal in Winter
The snow, the cold that sneaks in and bites you unless you quickly learn the virtues of properly insulated clothing. The sad announced future of Griffintown, the delights of a sweet and warm home.
(13 photos)
February 2008: Snow in Tokyo
For my last winter in Tokyo, a very rare sight. Snow, snow, lots of snow. Tokyoites were not amused.
(6 photos)
February 2008: Tsukiji Market
Tsukiji, the great Tokyo Market, has become over the years an unmissable part of any visit of the city. It takes courage, however, to come and observe the tiny alleys buzzing with activity, to see the fish and vegetables at their freshest, to witness the mystique of tuna auctions. That means a very early morning… Or a very late night.
(10 photos)
January 2008: Setagaya Boroichi - Night Market
Every year in January, Setagaya, the largest of Tokyo's wards, organizes a big open-air market in its streets, giving everyone an excuse to eat, buy or stroll.
(5 photos)