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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...
Moldova
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,...
Greece
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...
My Travel Journal
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...
Blogging
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
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?...
Greece
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...
A year in review
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...
Greece
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...
Athens
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...
Greece
The Nautical Museum of Galaxidi: Greece’s oldest maritime museum
Galaxidi appears at first as a sleepy coastal town. Located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Corinth, Galaxidi is a picturesque settlement...
Italy
10 things to do in Arezzo, Italy & the best hotels in the city
Owing parts of its fame to the frescoes of Piero della Francesca, Arezzo is one of the must-see cities in Tuscany. Despite having just...
Germany
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...
Italy
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...
Germany
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...
Greece
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...
