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My travel videos with the DJI Osmo Pocket
I never intended to be a videographer, and I definitely don't consider myself one. However, as time passed and the blog began to grow,...
Articles
Can you do me a favor? – Recap 22
This month's recap is a short travel story. The "Can you do me a favor?" incident took place in Prague a couple of months...
Bucharest
Bucharest and the old town blues
Dear Barbara, My flight from Berlin to Bucharest was probably the most turbulent flight I ever had. The storm Sabine (elsewhere in Europe known as...
Blogging
How to choose your blog name – Tips & Techniques
If you're thinking of starting a blog, sooner or later, you'll face an important question: how can you choose your blog name? Your blog...
My books
An ebook about photography: tips & techniques
Every summer, I try to produce some extra content in the form of ebooks. Last year I wrote three ebooks about Instagram, travel writing,...
Airlines
My first flight after the lockdown (with Lufthansa) – Recap 21
After being stranded in Berlin for more than five months, it was time to return to Athens. I've been trying in vain to return...
Berlin
Polaroid Diaries: Still life (my Berlin Banality edition)
The Coronavirus lockdown days redefined our boundaries. It wasn't easy at all to express ourselves artistically either. Writers always draw a certain degree of...
Bologna
The end of childhood in Bologna
Dear Barbara, It's not my first time in Bologna, but it's definitely my most sentimental one. Medieval cities have a substantial impact on me, sometimes...
Articles
Travel to Greece in the summer of 2020: Is it possible? Tips & Info
With summer just around the corner, everybody is wondering if it's still possible to have a vacation abroad. Greece is always one of the...
Articles
Miele dishwasher repairs, hello? – Recap 20
May 2020 marked the slow return to normality. Life didn't start being enjoyable, of course, but I started seeing some elements of city life...
Florence
Facts about Florence & the best boutique hotels in the city
Florence, the absolute gem of the Renaissance, is one of the most stunning cities in Europe. Located in the heart of Italy, Florence often...
Greece
Polaroid Diaries: Eastern Peloponnese (SX-70)
There's always one thing you need when you shoot polaroids with the SX-70: luck. Unfortunately, the last time I visited the Peloponnese, I wasn't...
Folegandros
Polaroid Diaries: Agios Georgios beach, Folegandros (Polaroid GO)
When I first reviewed the Polaroid Go, I claimed that this is one of the best cameras for your journeys. Sure, it can't compare...
Polaroid Diaries
Polaroid SX-70 Review: Is this the best instant camera ever made?
Reviewing a 50-year-old camera might sound odd. However, the SX-70 is probably the most iconic instant camera ever made by Polaroid, and thus it...
Folegandros
Polaroid Diaries: Folegandros with the SX-70
Folegandros is one of the most beautiful Greek islands, and shooting polaroids there was one of the most joyful things to do. The main...
Blogging
10 things to know before starting a blog
In the weeks leading up to starting my travel blog, I worried a lot about the background tasks associated with blogging. What does it...
Greece
Facts about Santorini & 5 day tours on the island
Santorini is hands down one of the most desired destinations for travelers. However, while some of the most iconic locations are worldwide famous, some...
Greece
Iron land, Folegandros
Dear Barbara, The few trees of the island lean towards the south. The northern winds whip them all year long, and their trunks bend towards...
