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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...

Things to do in Bucharest: A travel guide to Romania’s capital

Bucharest, also known as Little Paris or Paris of the East, is a city in transition. While it definitely looks more advanced in certain...

Readers’ Questions – Life, blogging & the future

A couple of weeks ago, I reached out to the most faithful readers of Letters to Barbara. As I often say, having readers is...

Farewell to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) – Recap 25

I still remember landing for the first time in Berlin Tegel. The year was 2000, and I flew from the Ellinikon International Airport, the...

How to perfectly plan a day trip to Mycenae from Athens

Mycenae, a former center of Greek civilization, is one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world. Located just 120 kilometers away from...

KeySearch review & tutorial: is this the best SEO tool for bloggers?

So, first things first: this is not an article about the best SEO tool out there. There are more advanced SEO software packages online,...

The memory of sand in Donoussa

Dear Barbara, The Italians push their masks under their chins. The old bus rolls under the burning sun of Donoussa, and everybody is searching for...

Instagram captions & the art of yawning – Recap 24

I'm not a big fan of Social Media anymore. Once upon a time, I used to be a frequent user of Instagram, but these...

Two years of travel blogging: Things I learned the hard way

Every September, on the occasion of the Letters to Barbara anniversary, I try to write a roundup post. Apart from the personal milestone, such...

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...

“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,...

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,...

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...

10 fantastic day trips from Athens

While Athens is one of the most legendary cities of antiquity, the truth is that it remains an underrated tourist destination. Most visitors spend...

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...

Polaroid Diaries: With the Polaroid SX-70 in Anafi, Greece

It took me two years to return to Anafi. Apart from being one of my favorite places on Earth, Anafi is also special for...