The Kerguelen Islands, also known as Desolation Island, are a group of French Islands in the Southern Indian Ocean. I spent 7 months on these Islands for Meteo France, as a meteorologist. It was between 1998 and 1999, during the austral Summer. It was the paradise for us, but also… Read more“The Kerguelen Islands”
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Your computer is twiddling its chips
Help the Science with BOINC Your computer is underused! However, it could help to : – fight against diseases (AIDS, cancer, genetic diseases, malaria, Alzheimer’s…)– understand and model the evolution of our climate– design the world’s largest particle accelerator– design more efficient thrusters for our satellites– develop binary mathematics up… Read more“Your computer is twiddling its chips”
Kayaking in Provence
Around Aix-en-Provence, there are many places to go sea kayaking. Etang de Berre, near St Chamas to begin the season or when the Mistral is blowing. Etang de Berre : Saint Chamas / Istres Etang de Berre : Baie de Saint Chamas Enjoy the Verdon lakes : Quinson, Esparron and… Read more“Kayaking in Provence”
San Francisco & Grand Canyon Colorado
It was my first trip in USA. I stayed there one month, in May 2012: two weeks of language courses in San Francisco, at the home of an English teacher and then two weeks of white water rafting in the Grand Canyon of Colorado with Outdoors Unlimited. The first two weeks… Read more“San Francisco & Grand Canyon Colorado”
Dog Sledding
Quebec (Canada) It was in this country that I learned how to do Dog Sledding. The first time, it’s was in 2001, in the Cockanagog Outfitters. I had 4 white Samoyede dogs. Our guide was a woodcutter, and with 2 other French touriste (a man and his sister), we spend… Read more“Dog Sledding”
How I learned English for traveling?
In summer 2010, I decided to organise a trip to improve my English speaking skills and have fun at the same time. I thought that going to school wasn’t a good idea. But having lessons at the teacher’s home, yes, it would be efficient. I choose this school: InTuition Langages. After… Read more“How I learned English for traveling?”