Wandering, but not lost

Thanks to the policy of Turkish Airlines all the passangers who are having an overlay in Istanbul that lasts from 6 to 24 hours are entitled to get a tour of Istanbul - completely free of charge! And it comes with meals in a Turkish restaurant too. ...

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The North of Ghana is an absolutely different adventure than what that I have encountered in the south. This trip was mostly about appreciating nature and tradition. It was essentially appealing because I had a chance to drive deeper into Africa instead of staying close to the Atlantic coast. Fauna and Flora was something else, much closer to an evergreen savannah than a...

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Lake Bosomtwe is a nearly perfectly-round lake near the city of Kumasi, in Ashanti region in Ghana. I haven't heard about it before we were suggested a trip there during my stay in Kumasi, and this is strange because this lake is exceptionally picturesque and definitely worth a visit.  It is the biggest natural lake in the country - with 10,5km diameter. Lake...

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Elmina is a little fishermen village by the ocean, just a few kilometers west from Cape Coast. It also has a white colonial castle similar to the one in Cape Coast and Osu and a very strong fishing tradition. It is said to be the first european settlement in West Africa. It is a perfect daytrip destination while staying in Cape! Unfortunately, I...

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