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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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

Nemea: Temple of Zeus, the Nemean Games & the Wine Region

Not many places have the historical continuum of Nemea. Located just 120 kilometers away from Athens (and ideal for a day trip), Nemea has...

Polaroid Diaries: Athens

I didn't want to shoot a lockdown edition of Polaroids again, but even though I'm fed up with the situation, there seems to be...

Sudden drop in Pinterest traffic? – What I decided to do – Blog Recap 26

The story is as old as the Social Media world itself (so, not that old anyway). And it goes like this: create content, be...

The in-between places

Some places deserve our gratitude, even though they never requested it. They are not fancy, and no word of poetry ever touched them. We...

How to buy train tickets in Germany: Deutsche Bahn guide & travel tips

The best way to travel through Germany is definitely by train. Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway company, operates an impressive fleet and can take...

Visit San Marino: The ultimate travel guide to the Most Serene Republic

Nestled in the rocky hills and overlooking the splendid Adriatic coast, San Marino is one of the smallest countries in Europe. Its rocky territory...

Polaroid Diaries: The German winter blues (SX-70)

I spent the whole of November in Germany, and I didn't expect anything spectacular in terms of weather. The days were short and dark...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...