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Travel tips for Greece: 10 things to know before visiting Greece
Greece is one of the most popular destinations for international travelers, drawing millions of visitors annually. However, despite Greece's similarities with other European countries,...
A year in review
2021 year review: quarantinies in the sunset
It's January 2021, and I already worry that I won't have anything to write when the year's over. However, instead of thinking about the...
Articles
15 minutes from now
I spent four weeks in Germany in late 2021, and I did things that I hadn't done in a long time. My return to...
Greece
Polaroid Diaries: To Delphi and beyond with the SX-70
I decided to visit Delphi in late October. The weather was still pleasant, and I thought that a travel blog with a strong focus...
Italy
San Gimignano travel guide: things to do and where to stay
Located in the heart of Tuscany, the medieval town of San Gimignano is one of Italy's highlights. The picturesque town is a walled settlement...
Art
“True Pictures?” at the Sprengel Museum in Hannover
It's always a joy to attend art exhibitions. So the day I learned there's a new photography exhibition at the Sprengel Museum in Hannover,...
Greece
Delphi, Greece: A travel guide for your visit & how to get there
Delphi, once considered the center of the world, is one of the most prominent locations in Ancient Greece. Known also as Pytho in ancient times,...
Italy
Pienza travel guide: Visit the Ideal City of the Renaissance in Tuscany
Pienza, the Ideal City of the Renaissance, is undoubtedly one of Tuscany's hidden gems. While it never reached the levels of a big city...
Greece
10 fantastic day trips from Athens
While Athens is one of the most legendary cities of antiquity, it remains an underrated tourist destination. Most visitors spend just a day or...
Greece
Blue Star Ferries Cabin Review: The Pure Cabins & what to expect
If you think of traveling to a remote Greek island, it might be a good idea to consider booking a cabin. While a cabin...
Articles
What’s left from Thomas Pynchon’s “V.” in Valletta? A report
On a recent journey to Malta, I decided to skip sightseeing for a day and immerse myself in a literary walk. The books of...
Italy
The best food tours in Bologna, Italy: how to taste everything
Bologna, the culinary capital of Italy, is a must-see for food lovers. The city earned one of its nicknames, "La Grassa" (the fat one),...
Photo-Reports
Polaroid Diaries: Gothenburg statues & architecture (SX-70)
The 20th edition of my Polaroid Diaries is dedicated to Gothenburg, Sweden. I visited Gothenburg off-season, and I must admit I had luck with...
Malta
Things to do in Gozo: the ultimate travel guide to Malta’s gem
Gozo, Malta's second-biggest island, is one of the best places to relax in the Mediterranean. Despite being inhabited since 5000 BC, the island feels...
Letters to Barbara
The fireworks over Amorgos
Dear Barbara, It's late spring in Amorgos. The car huffs and puffs uphill on the fierce road over the cliff. The damaged asphalt connects two...
Greece
Kos day trips: Where to go & how to book (with prices)
Kos is the birthplace of the father of medicine, Hippocrates, and one of the most popular Greek islands. Located in the middle of the...
Sweden
Hotel Royal Gothenburg review: is this the best hotel in town?
Hotel Royal Gothenburg is the oldest hotel in the beautiful Swedish city. Despite its age (established in 1852), that's one of the most beloved...
Czech Republic
The best private tours in Prague you can book right now (w/ prices)
Prague, one of the most legendary destinations of the 90s, still attracts millions of travelers. Prague's tourist boom has helped the city develop its...
