Discovering the World

A century ago, Las Vegas didn't even exist. Today, in the middle of the Mojave Desert, between the Grand Canyon and Death Valley, lies the world's largest city of entertainment. What is behind this ocean of dollars, the white chapels where Elvis lookalikes hitch newlyweds, and the giant hotel-casinos? Travel with Pierre Brouwers and explore the roots and character of Las Vegas.

Between the Andaman Sea and the Strait of Malacca, the Malay Peninsula has experienced spectacular development in less than a quarter century. Primary forests, mountains, paradisiac islands, coasts of fine sand, exceptional fauna: Malaysia is one of the regions of the world where biodiversity is the richest, as is the country's ethnic diversity.

At the confines of Europe, Africa, and South America, the beauty and diversity of the Cape Verde archipelago will amaze you. From lush green valleys to yellow sandy beaches, impressive volcanoes to spectacular canyons, you are invited to discover six islands that are radically different from one another in ways that would make you question whether they all belonged to the same island family.

Journey to Namibia, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, kudus, and baboons quietly cross the road in front of the cars. Lunar deserts and fantastic canyons take turns displaying the most beautiful sand dunes in the world, creating a setting that defies the imagination. Bushmen, Himbas, and Heros, with their innate kindness, further accentuate the seductive atmosphere you will find here.

Here on the shores of Southern Brittany the sea has chiseled the shore like lace, and the earth is a veritable kaleidoscope of landscapes. Time has made the Breton peninsula a region of incredible cultural richness. From the Bigouden region to the Gulf of Morbihan, from La Baule to Belle-Île, and from Nantes to Quimper, explore one of the regions of France whose identity is most solidified.

"Where are you from?" In New York, this question is only natural. This world city is a melting pot, and an amazing mix of nationalities, cultures, and identities. Glide across a city that is in a state of constant renewal, a city that creates and sets fashion trends, and where the word 'life' rhymes with energy. Immerse yourself in New York, a city that embodies the American dream.

Most of the images we get from Palestine are of scenes making headline news for the wrong reasons. This is a moving portrayal of a people who aspire to lead a normal life, and a region overall that is exceptionally rich in history. From Ramallah to Gaza, the landscapes, the historical treasures, and the cultures and traditions of the Holy Land await you.

Along the coasts, the rocks compete in beauty. Nature everywhere takes pleasure in performing its daily rituals. From Brest to Saint-Malo, travel through a region with unusual landscapes, and where for millennia people have left marks of their genius. Splendid architecture, festivals, legends, history, and culinary traditions combine with nature to constitute a real treasure in Northern Brittany.

New Zealand's two main islands are covered with green hills and mountains with eternal snow, a population with a dual Maori and European culture, and who altogether possess an immoderate taste for spectacular sports and the discovery of nature. Take an exceptional journey into New Zealand and discover all of the facets of a country located at the end of the world.

In New York City it feels as if something exciting is always happening around every turn in a state of perpetuality. Each community celebrates its festivals in its own way. Urban art decorates all facets of the city and ones' imagination bathes a megalopolis skyline that bristles with dizzying skyscrapers.