Opening
10 September 2020
One day I left. On my bicycle and with train, my head full of questions about the future of our lifestyles and our societies, I set out to discover and learn other possibilities.
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Rays of light
22 August 2020
Summer stretches between heat, walks and questions and my future branches off towards a new direction.
Nature and beauty – part 2
14 August 2020
Observation, poetry and naturalism. I continue to observe nature and its intrinsic beauty.
Changes to come
20 June 2020
The end of the confinement is looming and I return to Provence with questions in my head.
Nature and beauty – part 1
2 June 2020
Nature is complex, diverse and beautiful. Taking a poetic approach, the new point of view reveals the beauty all around us.
In a world at a standstill
12 April 2020
France is confined to try to slow the spread of the virus and I observe nature budding with the arrival of Spring.
Living history in Chamonix
23 March 2020
Return to Chamonix for a second season in hospitality and facing the Coronavirus.
Greater Flamingos
1 February 2020
Aesthetic appearance, courtship displays, large colonies, Greater Flamingos are special birds.
Mimicry
13 January 2020
Early January, I note the increase in belligerent behavior between Greater Flamingos and wonder about their mimicry.
End of the year in Provence
31 December 2019
Stroll in the Provencal landscapes in winter, rediscovery of the Garrigue and conclusions about this end of a decade.
Land of nature and men
28 December 2019
What is Camargue? How have history and human exploitation shaped this deltaic plain? And what are the current challenges for the natural environment?
Flamingo ballet
24 December 2019
Movements of a colony of Greater Flamingos illustrated through rhythm and repetition.
Flights and behaviors
20 December 2019
Observation at the end of the day in Camargue of flamingos’ flights and behavior.
Pink feathers
16 December 2019
Pink, red and white. Poetic impressions about the Flamingo of Camargue.
In the life of a Flamingo
12 December 2019
Beginning of winter in Camargue. Greater Flamingos are starting their new life cycle.
Courtship displays
7 December 2019
Observation of a flamingo colony doing courtship displays in Camargue.
Glimpses of Camargue
5 December 2019
A dive through my eyes in the Camargue environment of the end of Autumn.
Close-up discovery
30 November 2019
Discovery of Greater Flamingos up close at the Pont de Gau ornithological park.
Going back to Camargue
14 November 2019
Camargue and Flamingos as subjects of work and gateway to the future.
Iceland
13 November 2019
Iceland is a country like nowhere else. Its landscapes are magnificent and inhospitable and its atmosphere is special.
End of an expedition, end of a chapter
12 November 2019
Conclusions and lessons from an Icelandic travel and a five-year journey.
At the pace of Iceland
10 November 2019
Iconic landscapes of Iceland. Landscapes of a rough, inhospitable and beautiful island.
Driving on my footsteps
7 November 2019
End of my trip to Iceland. I travel for the last time the extraordinary landscapes of the island.
In the mist of communication
1 November 2019
Where I question relationships between people, loneliness and the impact of language.
Encounters amongst the milking cows
25 October 2019
Two weeks of volunteering at a dairy farm near Búðardalur.
End of an Icelandic summer
19 October 2019
Selection of photographs during my cycling and hiking travel around Iceland.
Snæfellsnes, end of a trip and gloominess
16 October 2019
Last kilometers by bicycle around the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Rainy autumn in the Westfjords
10 October 2019
Bicycle crossing of the Westfjords from Ísafjörður to Stykkishólmur.
The breath of the elements
6 October 2019
Reflection on the Icelandic wind and climate and how it impacts my trip.
Hornstrandir, the peninsula in the fog
2 October 2019
Four days hike through the Hornstrandir nature reserve.
Askjà, a tale in black and white
17 September 2019
Through kilometers of lava fields to reach the invisible caldera, hiking from Herbubreidarlindir to Askjà.
Walking in silence around the Kerlingarfjöll mountains
3 September 2019
Three days of hiking on the Kerlingarfjöll Trail.
Crossing the Highlands on the F35
28 August 2019
Cycling through the mineral desert from Reykholt to Hunaver.
Nostalgia for an approach of a different journey
20 August 2019
Reflection on mass tourism and my approach to travel.
Going inland on the Laugavegur Trail
17 August 2019
Hiking through the Highlands, from Skogar to Landmannalaugar.
Southern delusions
11 August 2019
First week cycling along the south coast of Iceland, from Keflavik to Svinafell.
Quick visits
3 August 2019
Last days in Scotland. A short tour of Loch Ness following the Great Glen Way and a visit to Inverness.
The Isle of Skye
30 July 2019
The Isle of Skye, located in northwestern Scotland, is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago.
Just a few days on Skye
27 July 2019
Just four days on Skye Island to go for day hikes along the Skye Trail.
The Outer Hebrides
23 July 2019
The Outer Hebrides are an archipelago of islands east of Scotland that I crossed on foot following the Hebridean Way.
A step in the past
19 July 2019
Last days on the Outer Hebrides to discover its history and traditions.
Exploring Harris and Lewis
15 July 2019
Last part on the Hebridean Way through Harris and Lewis. An end of a hike full of discoveries and encounters.
The charm of the Hebrides
12 July 2019
Part two on the Hebridean Way through the charming little islands in the center of the archipelago.
Windy monotonies
9 July 2019
First part of my hike on the Hebridean Way through the Outer Hebrides archipelago.
The Scottish Highlands
5 July 2019
Selection of my best photos taken during my 156km walk through the Scottish Highlands.
Across the Highlands
3 July 2019
Part two on the West Highland Way. The return of the sun, a feeling of accomplishment and the great green mountains.
One foot after the other
1 July 2019
A week of hiking on the West Highland Way. First part across the Highlands, in the rain and with a head full of questions.
The Alps
25 June 2019
The Alps are a very large mountain range with diversified relief spanning across Europe.
Glimpses of the Italian Tyrol
18 June 2019
At the beginning of June 2019 I embarked on the exploration of the Dolomites. But personal problems forced me to shorten my trip. Here are some photos from my week in Italy.
Interval in Provence
27 May 2019
After seven months in Chamonix, I returned to Provence to visit my parents and prepare my next travels.
A breath of Spring
30 April 2019
End of my stay in Chamonix. Spring is back, I find motivation again and I take the opportunity to do a few activities.
Winter rebirth around the Mount-Blanc
15 April 2019
For several months snow covered the valley. It is the touristy season and the environment is transformed into a magnificent immaculate space.
The black hole
28 March 2019
The first months of 2019 are difficult. Winter is passing in Chamonix and I am facing depression.
In the arms of winter
20 December 2018
The good weather has passed, the tourists are back in the streets of Chamonix and my morale is playing hide and seek.
An autumn in Chamonix
10 December 2018
The autumn season in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley is a festival of beautiful colors.
Adventures in the valley
30 November 2018
Day hikes to continue to discover the magnificent landscapes of the valley before winter.
Enchanted hikes
15 November 2018
The Chamonix valley is ideal for hiking and I take advantage of the perfect weather to explore it.
An autumn in the mountains
30 October 2018
Return to France and start of a new adventure in Chamonix in the heart of the French Alps.
A bit of Australia
5 October 2018
Australia is a huge continent. A selection of photographs illustrating the variety of landscapes.
Short moments of discovery
30 September 2018
Last journey across Australia’s East Coast, through Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef.
Lost in the clouds
25 August 2018
Mount Buller, a small ski resort in Australia where I spent three months lost in the snow and clouds.
Head in the clouds at Mount Buller
20 August 2018
Working in a Victoria state ski resort and making a decision for the future.
Tasmania, the perfect land
19 July 2018
Little paradise at the bottom of Australia, Tasmania, I loved it at first sight.
Exploring Tasmania
6 July 2018
Lots of stars in my eyes as I wander around this paradise-like island in southern Australia.
Carrots contact
30 June 2018
Picking up vegetables during Tasmanian autumn and feeling a little out of step.
Deep into my mind
19 May 2018
My head is boiling facing too many ideas, too many expectations, too many worries.
Wanderings in Tasmanian Fields
24 April 2018
Harvesting raspberries in Tasmania and watching the days go by without realizing it.
Tiandi Wildlife Sanctuary, an altruistic love
22 February 2018
Taking care of kangaroos and possums who are orphans or survivors of road accidents.
A blueberry season
31 January 2018
It is winter in Australia and the blueberry harvest is in full swing.
Tumbarumba, back to positive things
19 December 2017
Things are improving for the best in a small village of New South Wales.
Why do I travel?
29 November 2017
Questions about my relationship to travel and why I find it so hard to enjoy it.
Along the Great Ocean Road
23 November 2017
Along the south coast of Australia, from Adelaide to Tumbarumba.
On Kangaroo Island
15 November 2017
Volunteering on a small farm and change of perspective for the rest of the travel.
Problematic social interactions
15 October 2017
Relationship difficulties turn my experience at Arkaroola upside down.
The land of Arkaroola
21 September 2017
Red dust, kangaroos, salt lake and wild bush. Discoveries of a particular land.
Arkaroola, life in the Australian desert
22 August 2017
Working in a reserve-resort north of the Flinders Ranges.
Coming back to Australia
25 July 2017
Boat crossing from New Zealand to Australia and set foot in a known land.
New Zealand landscapes
5 July 2017
A country with a thousand landscapes. Between rainforest, desert plains, volcanoes, small villages, fjords and high mountains.
Hands in kiwi fruits
30 June 2017
My last few months in New Zealand. Packing kiwis fruits, discovery of White Island and happy moments.
Around the Tongariro
25 May 2017
Exploring for four days the volcanic massifs of the center of the North Island.
April on North Island
10 May 2017
Back on the North Island, I face some difficulties, visit the surroundings of Wellington and experience bad weather on the Taranaki.
Last moments on South Island
31 March 2017
Exploration of Farewell Spit and cycle along the Tasman region to reach Picton and the ferry to the North Island.
Along the coast on the Abel Tasman Track
25 March 2017
Three and a half days of hiking along the Abel Tasman National Park alternating passages in coastal forests and white sandy beaches.
On the road. Jackson Bay to Cape Foulwind
17 March 2017
I cycle for a week along the west coast of the South Island. The road is difficult and the weather changing.
On the road. Mount Cook to the Westcoast
7 March 2017
Quick passage through Lake Tekapo before reaching the West Coast of New Zealand.
Hiking around Mount Cook
5 March 2017
Discovery of the superb Aoraki / Mont Cook National Park and climbing to 1800m to reach Mueller Hut.
On the road. Wanaka to Mount Cook
2 March 2017
I travel the hilly plains of the Canterbury region and reach Mount Cook in the heart of the Southern Alps.
Reaching summits on the Skyline Track
28 February 2017
Ascent in tourists and bivouac at the top of ridges overlooking Lake Wanaka.
Wanaka. A taste of summer
27 February 2017
Basking on the shores of huge Wanaka Lake and exploring the surroundings of Glendhu Bay.
On the road. Glenorchy to Wanaka
25 February 2017
I continue my discovery on bicycle of the Otago region, go through Queenstown and reach Wanaka.
The surprise of Mt Judah Track
23 February 2017
Hiking in the Glenorchy mountains and discovering the beautiful Mount Judah Track.
Glenorchy. 360° of absolute beauty
21 February 2017
Visit Glenorchy and its surroundings and immersing myself in the environment of Isengard.
On the road. Te Anau to Glenorchy
19 February 2017
First step in my discovery of New Zealand on bicycle. I leave the Fiordland region to reach the Otago.
Travelers experiences in New Zealand
15 February 2017
Discussion with Dana, Pablo and Pauline about their travel and their vision of the country.
Last days in Fiordland
10 February 2017
Three-day misadventure in the valleys of Monowai and Green Lake and preparation for the rest of the trip.
In the immensity of Doubtful Sound
5 February 2017
Crossing Doubtful Sound by kayak, immersing myself in the beauty of the landscape and facing sandflies.
Beauty on the ridges of the Routeburn Track
30 November 2016
Two days and a half of superb hiking to connect Fiordland region to Glenorchy.
The Kepler restaurant, for the food lovers
20 November 2016
Fiordland specialties with a South American touch, that is what the Kepler restaurant offers, the best place to eat in Te Anau.
Disappointments on the Milford Track
5 November 2016
Three very touristy days of hike in the Fiordland valleys to reach Milford Sound.
Life and work in Fiordland
29 October 2016
Spend the summer in Te Anau and working as a housekeeper and waitress.
The Kepler Track, to the summits
18 October 2016
First Great Walks in New Zealand. Four days of hiking through the varied landscapes of Fiordland.
Discoveries in Queenstown
5 October 2016
Two magnificent days in Queenstown, the adventure capital and ski resort of the Kiwi country.
Glimpse of Doubtful Sound
30 September 2016
I accompany Alan for a round trip to Doubtful Sound and discover the fjord under the rain.
Cruising on Milford Sound
25 September 2016
Discovery of Milford Sound, one of the most beautiful fjords in the Fiordland region.
Working in a dairy farm
20 September 2016
Detail of my work for two months on a dairy farm on the South Island.
Life with a New Zealand family
15 September 2016
Sharing the daily life of a young family of New Zealand farmers in the Southland region.
Activities and excursions around Dunedin
22 August 2016
Discovery of the Dunedin region and participation in the city’s cultural activities.
Happy wwoofing at Hare Krishna
10 August 2016
A month of good mood volunteering at Hare Krishna and cooking vegetarian food.
Dunedin, a bit of Scotland in the land of Kiwis
30 July 2016
Discovering Dunedin in the coming winter and facing some administrative difficulties.
A week of discovery in Wellington
21 July 2016
City walks, visits to nature in Zealandia and history at Te Papa and pilgrimage linked to the Lord of the Rings.
Disappointments in New Plymouth
11 July 2016
The bad weather continues in New Plymouth and prevents me from seeing Mount Taranaki.
Adventures in Waitomo Caves
2 July 2016
Exploration and adventures in the caves of the small village of Waitomo.
In the land of the Hobbits
30 June 2016
Walking in the footsteps of Frodo through Hobbiton and rediscovering the atmosphere of Peter Jackson’s movies.
Rotorua, geothermal paradise
28 June 2016
In the middle of the fumaroles, visit of the pretty town of Rotorua and immersion in the history of the region.
First steps in New Zealand
14 June 2016
Arrival in New Zealand. Discovery of Auckland and the East coast of the North Island.
The Australian Fauna
3 June 2016
Encounters with the beautifully varied fauna of a particular continent.
On Australian ground
1 June 2016
After six months in Japan, I spend six weeks in Australia with my parents.
Six months in Japan
20 May 2016
Six months in Japan. Six months of familiarity and strangeness. Misunderstanding and wonder. Contrasts.
Last days in Japan
15 May 2016
My stay in Japan is coming to an end and I take this opportunity to stroll around Tokyo and visit the Ghibli museum.
Living differently at Goka farm
10 May 2016
Volunteering within a Japanese family living in quasi-autonomy not far from Mount Fuji.
Across the Kansai
1 May 2016
Discovery of Osaka and Nara then weekend on Mount Koya-san before returning to TYK to celebrate hanami.
Takayama matsuri
25 April 2016
Stars in my eyes at the superb Takayama Matsuri dedicated to the celebration of spring and good harvests.
The art of Kimono
22 April 2016
I walk in Kyoto, my eyes dazzled by explosions of colors and varied patterns wandering in front of me. The Kimonos are out.
Kyoto, colorful exuberances
19 April 2016
Photographic exploration of Kyoto during a week full of wonder.
Glimpse of Kyoto
16 April 2016
For my last day of work at TYK, I was treated to an organized day trip to Kyoto.
In company of Polina
14 April 2016
Meet Polina and her family, a young Russian woman working at TYK whom I met a fortnight before the end of my stay in Tajimi.
Touches of Spring in Tajimi
12 April 2016
Second month of work in Tajimi more pleasant than the first and return of the buds and flowers in the trees.
Portraits of TYK
10 April 2016
Portraits of some of the people I met during my two months of work at TYK.
Discoveries with Kanji-san
7 April 2016
Exploring the region with Kanji-san on the way to the Akechi Ceramics factory.
Walk through the Gasshō-zukuri
5 April 2016
Three days visiting the regions of Shirakawa-gô and Gokayama, UNESCO World Heritage.
A day with Hayashi-san and Kaku-san
2 April 2016
A day with the TC Sleeve team from the Research and Development department of TYK factory.
Another vision of TYK
30 March 2016
Through twenty photographs, a stroll to discover the factory and its graphic aspect.
In the shoes of a TYK worker
25 March 2016
Being employed at TYK and experiencing working in a Japanese refractory plant.
For a weekend in Nagoya
12 March 2016
Touristy visits in Nagoya between Ghibli universe, castle and Toyota museum.
Tajimi and ceramics
29 February 2016
Tajimi, an industrial city located in the prefecture of Gifu is renowned for its ceramics. I am working here since the beginning of February.
Sea creatures, misadventure and Tajimi
7 February 2016
Last visits on Okinawa and return to Honshu to settle in Tajimi.
Tough experience in the Okinawan countryside
3 February 2016
Volunteering in very rustic conditions in a small dairy farm near Ôgimi.
Paradise break on the Kerama archipelago
29 January 2016
Three days of peaceful strolls, magnificent landscapes and failed activities within the tiny archipelago.
Gray weather in Okinawa
18 January 2016
I land on the Ryukyu archipelago of which Okinawa is a part in increasingly bad weather.
Head to the stars in Tanegashima
15 January 2016
On Tanegashima Island is located one of Japan’s main space centers as well as great beaches.
Yakushima, in the footsteps of Miyazaki
13 January 2016
Visit the island of Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and source of inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki.
On the trail of Kyûshû volcanoes – part 2
10 January 2016
I continue my discovery of the island of Kyushu going towards south on the traces of the volcanoes.
On the trail of Kyûshû volcanoes – part 1
6 January 2016
At the end of 2015, I hit the road again, exploring the volcanic activity of the region.
Wwoofing in Yufuin
20 December 2015
A month of volunteering in the middle of the onsen smokes in the small Youth Hostel Country Road.
Arrival on Kyûshû
9 December 2015
Arrival on Kyûshû, cradle of Japanese civilization, where I will spend the month of December.
Miyajima and Itsukushima shrine
8 December 2015
Visit of the island of Miyajima and its superb sanctuary accompanied by Doris.
Hiroshima and the weight of history
6 December 2015
Hiroshima and the atomic bomb. Mandatory stop in the painful history of the country.
Sunny days in Kôchi
5 December 2015
Return of the sun and quiet strolls in the coastal city of Kôchi.
Wandering in the Iya valley
2 December 2015
Discovery of the Iya valley in the heart of the remote mountain ranges of Shikoku.
Minami, facing the sea
30 November 2015
On the south coast of Shikoku, the small town of Minami exudes tranquility and a maritime atmosphere.
First steps on Shikoku
25 November 2015
Arrival in Tokushima on the island of Shikoku, the smallest of the four big islands of Japan.
In the meanders of the megalopolis
18 November 2015
Second week in Tokyo where I continue to discover the capital and meet a few people.
