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It was in the Sôrak mountains in South Korea that we met Park Dong Jun, a member of the Simmani brotherhood of wild ginseng seekers. Photographer Pierre Bessard had the privilege of following him as he...
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Why are there erotic sculptures on the props of Kathmandu's pagodas? What is the relationship between sex and the sacred? This book - Tantra, Theology of Love and Freedom - the fruit of decades of field research, provides answers to these questions. A journey to the heart of the cults of ecstasy.
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For centuries, its sublime landscapes, spices and precious stones have attracted sailors and adventurers. Today, as in the past, Ceylon continues to seduce its guests. A garden paradise where cultural discovery and relaxation go hand in hand.
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It is a romantic city, bathed in lakes, where the palaces still rustle with the splendour of the Maharanas. We are in Udaïpur, capital of Rajasthan's oldest kingdom, Mewar.
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This is one of Burma's most interesting and least popular river cruises. From golden pagodas to monasteries, from forests to rice fields, from the fantastic to the unreal, the Irrawaddy reveals its world of beliefs and superstitions. Welcome to the land of...
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Set up in 1975 by the government to protect injured or orphaned elephants, Pinnawala is home to these superb pachyderms, who are allowed to roam freely, under supervision and... interested.Initially set up in Wilpattu National Park, the orphanage is now located in the village of Pinnawala,...
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The toque macaque (macaca sinica), named after the tuft of hair on its head, is a cunning, thieving little monkey often seen near temples or in parks. Not shy,...
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One of Vietnam's main tourist attractions is the famous Halong Bay. As its name suggests, this is a bay of impressive karst formations. They are set in the middle of emerald green water, adding a touch of...
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Off the Horn of Africa, Socotra is a unique example of biodiversity, earning it the name of the "Galapagos Islands of the Indian Ocean". This richness led to it being classified as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. In...
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