It's all about the stories

Blog

All categories

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...

The best travel gifts: 20+ unique ideas for travelers

Whenever I think of the best travel gifts, there's one thing that all these items must have in common: I can't imagine going on...

3 days in Berlin: The ultimate travel guide & itineraries

Berlin is one of the most vibrant metropolises in Europe. Moreover, the city's past continues to haunt contemporary life, and the turbulent 20th century...

2020 as a journey through the alphabet – Recap 23

The warm days of summer are most likely over, but 2020 still feels like a collective nightmare. During the dark days of the lockdown,...

Edinburgh street photography: Snapshots of daily life

This time, it was a brief stay in Edinburgh. Fifteen years ago, I spent five days in the city, but this time I was...

How to become a writer: expectations vs reality

I published my first novel back in 2007, and - I won't lie - I felt immortal. Getting published doesn't happen overnight, although it...

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, it remains an underrated tourist destination. Most visitors spend just a day or...

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...

Polaroid Now+ Review: Is this the most creative Polaroid camera?

The Polaroid Now Plus was released in late August 2021. The company advertised it as "the most creative Polaroid camera ever produced." This statement...

10 interesting facts about Berlin & where to stay

With more than 800 years of history and its status as one of the greenest capitals in Europe, Berlin is one of the most...

Three years of travel blogging: The first (real) milestone

I started working on this blog in 2018 -and back then, professional blogging was a foreign land for me. Even though I blogged for...