George Pavlopoulos
George Pavlopoulos was born in Athens, Greece, in 1980. He is the author of three novels: "300 Kelvin in the Afternoon" (Alexandria Publications, 2007), "Steam" (Kedros, 2011), and "The Limit and the Wave" (Potamos, 2014). His latest book is the short story collection "As far away from Home" (Stereoma, 2020). He lives between Berlin and Athens.
Snow in Athens & the 2021 Flockdown
The winters in Athens are usually mild. While you can expect some scattered snowflakes in the city center, the truth is that the snow in Athens melts quickly away. The white days...
Cricova: Wine tasting & the stunning underground city
Cricova is one of those charming places that still exist in Europe. Located just 15 kilometers outside of Chisinau, the winery of Cricova is, in fact, an underground city. Wine lovers and...
Acrocorinth guide: Mythology, history & tips
Standing 575 meters above sea level and situated in the Peloponnese, Acrocorinth is arguably the most impressive acropolis on the mainland of Greece. The steep rock of Acrocorinth overlooks the city of Ancient Corinth, and...
Polaroid Diaries: my first film with the SX-70
For the Polaroid aficionados, the SX-70 is definitely a cult vintage camera. As you might remember from my previous polaroid entry, I finally purchased an SX-70. Even though this instant film camera...
10 good reasons to start a blog today
Many people have asked me if blogging is still a thing over the last couple of months, and I have always replied affirmatively. There are actually plenty of reasons to start a...
Berlin lost and found
Dear Barbara, Geography brought me to Berlin -or was it politics? What's really left of a city when you don't remember what brought you there? My memory fails me. It's been twenty years...
Things to do in Donoussa: Best Beaches, Walks and Travel Tips
Donoussa -or Donousa- is one of the most beautiful islands in the Cyclades. With turquoise waters, impressive cliffs, scenic walks, and a wonderfully slow pace of life, it is an ideal place...
2020 year review: the horror is real (& how I went through it)
Lockdown (x2), quarantine (x2), no life (x366). Can it really get worse? My 2020 year review won't be a happy post -especially if you compare it to the tone of 2018 and...
George Pavlopoulos
George Pavlopoulos was born in Athens, Greece, in 1980. He is the author of three novels: "300 Kelvin in the Afternoon" (Alexandria Publications, 2007), "Steam" (Kedros, 2011), and "The Limit and the Wave" (Potamos, 2014). His latest book is the short story collection "As far away from Home" (Stereoma, 2020). He lives between Berlin and Athens.

