Unusual

This is a rare event that I witnessed between two dives during my last trip to Indonesia. The rendezvous of the Sun with the Moon!

In Raja Ampat, we do not only find coral under water. There is also scrap of the Second World War. Fallen from the sky!

Before landing at Rangiroa to dive, in October 2012, I was completely unaware that it was producing ... wine! It seems incredible, but yes, we cultivate the vine in full Pacific, in the Polynesian archipelago of Tuamotu.

The Caribbean Sea, it changes Asia! In Mexico, I could not miss the island of Cozumel, renowned diving spot.

At night, the reefs are not gray. A blue light and an orange mask reveal the fluorescence of corals and underwater creatures.

In Mexico, the Yucatán is like a Swiss cheese, pierced by freshwater holes known as "cenotes". Sacred to the Mayans, today they are ideal for bathing... and diving!

Hop! Back to Borneo. Here is my little video shot in July 2013, at the entrance of the famous Sipadan underwater cave called "Turtle Tomb".

Sipadan. An island of dreams, explored by Cousteau. But under military surveillance, for the safety of divers and the preservation of the reef.

Borneo is adventure! I saw again the Indonesian island of Kakaban and its mysterious jellyfish lake. I even went back to swim there. Video evidence.

Surprise of the day: I received a postcard from Vanuatu. A waterproof card, sent from a post office ... underwater!

The Indonesian company Lion Air has a unique trick. With the safety instructions, there is a special prayer booklet for the plane.

Shrek's cat tenderizes you? Do you fall for wet eye pups? This cute little couscous from Indonesia should melt you.

This shell is a monster. It's not for nothing that they call it a "giant clam". I've never seen one as big as this one in Raja Ampat.

The Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat sometimes has an air of Jurassic Park. The pretty little island of Mioskon is home to thousands of bats.

The picture under water, it's funny. I love it when the fish take suggestive poses. The coolest are not the ones we believe!

The Dutchman Max Ammer is the "pioneer" of diving in Raja Ampat. A sacred character. He is an eco-adventurer, an enthusiastic explorer and a fabulous storyteller.

I was in southern Egypt in November 2011 to dive in the Red Sea. Strange feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. No other landmark than a strip of asphalt between the sea and the desert.

Did you like fish pedicure? You will love the manicure shrimp! A cleanser shrimp care for underwater travelers.

On the island of Flores, Indonesia, some rice fields take unusual forms. In the region of Ruteng, in the west of the island, rice is cultivated in spiderweb!

The other girl, my travel buddy, was setting foot in Thailand for the first time. All in all, she spent five short days there. I decided she had to see Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.

I bring you back to Toraja Country, Sulawesi (Indonesia). After the photos of the traditional funeral ceremony I attended, in the village of Bori, here is a small video that gives a good idea of the atmosphere.

Open your eyes: in the Lembeh Strait in Sulawesi (Indonesia), strange creatures populate the seabed. A treasure of biodiversity, which attracts divers from all over the world.

Matt Harding is back! Did you enjoy The Man Who Danced Around the World and The Man Who Danced for a Credit Card? You'll love his new video... Matt does the diski dance, the official dance of the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa.

The place is called "Kilometer Nol". Zero Kilometer. This is where Indonesia begins. It is the most westerly and northernmost point in the archipelago, just north of Pulau Weh, near Sumatra.

I take you diving among the underwater volcanic bubbles of Pulau Weh (Sumatra, Indonesia). These hot springs are a real underwater jacuzzi!

My short stay on the small Indonesian island of Derawan last July allowed me to attend no less than two weddings! Two almost identical weddings, with kitschy decor and pop-marshmallow orchestra.

I love Montreal. There are skyscrapers, maple trees, squirrels and pumpkins. They speak French, but you feel like you're in an American TV series. So much fun!

His name is Christoph Rehage. This young German, who was studying in Beijing, decided to take "the longest way" back home: on foot! From November 2007 to November 2008, he covered 4,646 km in China... growing his beard and hair.

It's glory. I am recognized at the end of the world thanks to this blog. I even have fans. If, if ... I swear to you.

It is a desert island in Indonesia near Borneo. In his mangrove necklace, Kakaban holds the water jade of a huge lake, filled with jellyfish ... which do not sting! The proof in video and in photos.

A day to lose in Kuala Lumpur, before flying home? All the better. Because KL, there are lots of things too cool to do ... 

The Perhentians are an excellent choice for a gentle "return to the fins". Shallow dives, generally without too much current. And lots of nice little creatures to flash around.

A little relaxation today, thanks to this hilarious gallery unearthed on the Telegraph website: 20 ridiculous complaints made by holidaymakers. Among the most grotesque complaints: mosquitoes biting, fish in the sea, sand on the beach... What a nightmare!

Cigarette packs sold in Thailand feature a series of gruesome photos showing the consequences of smoking. Smoking kills... or worse. How effective are these images?

A short video for my fellow travelers in the Dominican Republic... This plane is an "avionnette". Imagine a minibus with wings and a propeller.

The Indonesian look-alike of Obama is Ilham Anas. He is a photographer in Jakarta and has become a celebrity in Asia.

Matt Harding, the man who dances around the world, is back in a commercial, shot in Asia. He's changed sponsors. He's now advertising for a credit card...

This discussion thread on VoyageForum.com inspired me to create the following series of photos. Unusual or funny scenes, captured during my various trips to the "land of smiles"... Amazing Thailand! (Thai Tourist Board slogan).

Fish spa? From pedicure to aquarium. Very trendy in Asia. Entrust your feet to nice fish that eat your dead skin!

Just for a laugh, before we start the week again, here's a refreshing little video. Already viewed nearly 2 million times on You Tube!!!! I'm going to start taking vitamins...

A few more images from my last stay in Bali. Unusual images this time, to start the week with a smile.

In Bali, all people seem to have the same name. You cross three Nyoman and five Wayan during the day. Bizarre. A joke made to tourists? But no !

Walking around on the web after booking my plane ticket, I came across this: an animation showing air traffic on the planet for 24 hours.

This is one of the strangest dives I've done. Feel the earth tremble ... under water, it's really a funny thing. It was in Indonesia, in Sulawesi, in July 2007. In the Togian Islands, exactly.

This train, which runs through the Maeklong market, near Bangkok, is Thailand's most famous. We fold the stalls, flush with the rails, to let it pass!

Are you one of those Westerners who have mastered the Asian squat? In other words, who know how to squat Asian-style? If you've ever been to Asia, you'll know what I mean... Most foreigners can't sit on their heels without losing their balance!

I love this video. Discover the world tour of globetrotter Matt Harding, the man who dances in 42 countries!

In Kuta (Bali), people are photographed in front of the monument to the Bali bombings of October 12, 2002.