Beyond My World, Articles
Questions that need more space than a short post. Travel, photography, culture, and what I'm concerned about.
Travel, Maps and Information
The map is already on the phone, but the pedestrian route isn't ready. What can offline on Google Maps, what does Organic Maps do and what do you try before you go?
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Mauritania, Datola and family reunions
Why are urban families returning to the Mauritanian oasis in summer? Fresh dates, time together and work around the harvest.
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Mauritania, Books and Family Heritage
Who's taking care of the old manuscript tomorrow? Chinguetti's family libraries, from roof repair to the open question of succession.
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Uzbekistan, Food and crafts
Tissue, metal spikes, a move on the dough. How does chekich shape the middle of Uzbek bread and what can be read from its pattern?
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Morocco, Architecture and Community Life
Behind separate doors, family supplies, shared sheltered walls. What are kept in Moroccan granaries, and why do they lack the old bank?
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Kyrgyzstan, Food and material
Salty, sour, sometimes hard. What do we get when we try Greek yogurt and a mashed potato?
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Tuareg, Jewelry and crafts
Four compass points, a message of love or a protective amulet? The shape, craftsmanship and stories of a Tuareg jewel.
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Photography, Equipment and Travel
Winter cafe, air-conditioning accommodation, humid street. When using the sealed sachet, the order counts: prevention and handling of the already wet machine is a separate task.
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Japan, Food and everyday life
The small plate may be the first course and the fee for the seat at once. What do you ask before ordering, and why doesn't all isakayas work the same?
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Vietnam, Transport and Planning
The VIP premium may mean more space, but not necessarily longer beds. What are you to check as a high traveler before booking the Vietnamese bedroom?
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Morocco, Food and everyday operation
A lunch made up of the work of several people. The way of the thong, the slow preparation and the questions worth asking.
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Japan, Packages and Route Planning
You take the train, the suitcase messenger. What do you have to agree on at both ends, and when is it easier to take it with you?
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Morocco, Fossylia and Preparting
Glue is not a forgery. The flawless form is not a certificate of authenticity. What's worth knowing about the stone before you take it home?
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Accommodation, Documents and login
It's for registration - but what exactly? The presentation of the document, its record and its original retention are a separate issue.
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At the end of the free tour, you'll be left with the price. What do you want to clarify in advance, and when can a fixed-price walk be more comfortable?
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Scotland, Tent and Parking
The responsible camping framework is not a parking permit. How do you plan your night car and camping in Scotland?
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Madeira, Hiking and Planning
A scheduled tour, changing weather. What to record in advance, what to leave open, and when can you change the reservation in Madeira that has already been paid?
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Jordan, Tickets and Roadmap
On a day's notice, Petra (s) is not a single ticket category. Night care, visa fee and multi-day package: what do you compare before paying?
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Jordan, Accommodation and stargazing
Is a bubble tent in Wadi Rum worth it if you are going for the stars? Windows, camp lights and the Moon: what to check before booking.
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Travelling, Drinks and Landscape
Honey brought home from Kyrgyzstan, Iraq and Morocco: how something of a landscape stays with me after I leave.
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Iraqi Kurdistan, Photography
In Iraqi Kurdistan, the characters themselves asked for a picture. Faces, hand movements and dense street backgrounds: four portraits from an unplanned series.
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Morocco, Personal Journalist
I left the equipment to a donkey, and after a few days, I took 20 kilos of it. Ten days with Yiddir, from Zagora to Erg Chegaga.
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Kyrgyzstan, preparation
There's a big difference between a short ride and seven consecutive riding days. We are therefore talking in advance about the time spent in the saddle, accommodation and the experience of the participants when planning the 2027 Kirgiz route.
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Ladakh, Program Explanation
From the thirteen-day Ladakhi program, we spend five days on foot in Markha Valley. The four-tent night and the high mountain pass deserve special consultation on cultural days.
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The description of the Kazakhstan-Kyrgyz photo tour explicitly states that it can be connected by telephone. I'm not asking for professional equipment as an entry, but it is the interest of photographers and the rhythm of the daily program that counts.
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Kyrgyzstan, accommodation and preparation
Do you need your own sleeping bag? Are you sleeping with other people? We sleep in the jurta and we don't know how to pack. I will show you what is worth before booking, based on local accommodation descriptions in the area of Song-Kul.
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