Great photo opportunities can be found at markets around the world. That’s why we love them so much. In Kolkata, we came across the fruit & vegetable wholesale market only by accident. We …

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Asia • Journal

I usually don’t write about any sort of political issues. Not because I’m not interested (the opposite is actually the case), but because Cookiesound is travelling is about travel, adventure, experiences, impressions and …

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When we arrived in Sikkim for a short holiday, after spending a couple of days in Kolkata, our plan was to visit Lake Tsongmo on a day trip. We actually wanted to visit …

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Asia • Journal

The Süleymaniye Mosque is not only stunning, but in my opinion it’s also the most likeable Mosque in Istanbul. Sure, the Blue Mosque is the most famous one and therefore better known among …

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Europe • Journal

Galata, or better Beyoğlu as it’s called today, has been our home for the last four days. Our apartment was about 25 meters next to the famous Galata Tower, one of the most important …

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Europe • Journal

It’s been almost 15 years since the last time we visited Istanbul. Far to long if you ask me! Although Istanbul isn’t the capital, it’s the largest city in Turkey and the leading …

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Europe • Journal

… or simply not yet discovered? We’ve been to Burkina Faso many years ago. Back then it was still called Upper Volta, but the most famous leader of the country after independence, Thomas …

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Africa • Journal