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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Polaroid Diaries by Linda McCartney at c/o Berlin

Even though I'm a regular at c/o Berlin, I will never forget The Polaroid Diaries by Linda McCartney. It's not only that I love...

The ultimate Alentejo travel guide and how to plan an epic road trip

Although I have traveled a lot around Portugal, after an immersive Alentejo road trip, I can say this is the country's most beautiful region....

Kalamiotissa Monastery in Anafi: A church on the top of a Monolith

Even though I'm not religious, I always visit the Monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa when I'm in Anafi. That little church on the rock has...

Florence waiting for the Barbarians

Dear Barbara, The way from the airport of Bologna to Florence is not really a road; it's more of a cluster of tunnels. There are...

We need to talk about meaningful travel – Recap 19

April 2020 was probably the longest year of my life. No, that's not a typo. April was such a stressful and uneventful month due...

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...

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...

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...

Things to do in Folegandros: The ultimate travel guide

Folegandros is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Greek islands. As you will see in the photos, it enjoys one of the most stunning...

The Palamidi Fortress in Nafplio – Tips, photos & info

Standing 216 meters above sea level and overlooking the Argolic Gulf, the Palamidi Fortress is a remarkable example of Venetian Baroque architecture. Despite its...

The Epidaurus Theater and why you should visit it

The ancient Theater of Epidaurus is by far the most famous theater of Greek antiquity. Located in the Peloponnese region, adjacent to the sanctuary...

Polaroid Diaries: A day at the Acropolis of Athens (SX-70)

Of all the famous ancient Greek sites, the Acropolis of Athens is definitely the most legendary. It's not an exaggeration to say that a visit to...

Street photography in Bucharest

Once again, I found myself wandering around Eastern Europe. In February 2020, I visited Romania for the first time. Even though I was on...