The view of Hong Kong couldn’t be more spectacular: A labyrinth of narrow streets, endless traffic jams and unstructured noise below, a canyon of glittering windows and timeworn facades in front. The impact of hyper growth and the principle of economic maximization takes advantage of humanity.

The heat throbbed down on one’s head with a steady, rhythmic thumping, like blows from an enormous bolster. The lower jungle paths turned into morasses, and the paddy-fields were wastes of stagnant water with a stale, mousy smell.

24 hours in South Africa’s capital to explore the local neighbourhoods and beaches around the city. Finishing with a stunning moon rise from the top of Lion’s head.

There was a long shear of bright light, then a series of low concussions. I think it’s October but I can’t be sure. I haven’t kept a calender for years. Each day is more gray than the one before.

Suddenly, two loud bangs ring out from somewhere nearby. The crowd starts running and screaming in all directions – some towards the open field where the explosions originated, others flee in terror.

The foyer of the vaudeville theater was empty. The performance already begun and the buzzing of the audience penetrated the shabby red drapes.

Former known as Constantinople, the city is second to none with its manifold historic and cultural heritage. Follow us 72 hours.

Every day, thousands of motorbike taxi-drivers nimbly maneuver their way through the hopelessly crowded streets of Bangkok. German photographer Andreas Brücker has portrayed the daily lives of these courageous service providers.