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Kyiv
Polaroid Diaries: Kyiv (Kiev)
As you probably remember, I traveled to Scotland only to find out that my Onestep+ was defective. I had to return the camera and...
Greece
Crete travel guide & 25 photos to feed your wanderlust
Crete (Greek: Κρήτη) is one of those places where kindness, beauty, and oddities are present at all times. Under certain circumstances, this combination can...
Blogging
Bluehost Review: Pros, Cons & tips
Bluehost is one of the biggest web hosting providers in the world. I've been using Bluehost to run my blog for several years, and...
Berlin
Admiralbrücke and the Zeitgeist – Recap 18
I've been crossing the Admiralbrücke for years -but it never felt that empty. The so-called Admiral's Bridge is one of the most famous hangouts...
Blogging
The best travel blogging gear for minimalists
From the day I started running this travel blog, I promised myself to travel light. Well, as light as possible anyway, because a travel...
Articles
The Coronavirus Chronicles: Lockdown in Berlin (daily updates)
The Coronavirus Chronicles were born out of necessity. Earlier this week, I wrote that I canceled all my travel plans -and I didn't take...
Articles
Coronavirus and traveling
Last Saturday, I woke up late, and the first thing I did was to check-in Barbara and me for our upcoming journey to Norway....
Romania
The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest: History, facts and tours
I will never forget the odor when I entered the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest. To this day, I still can't decide whether...
Berlin
My Berlinale 2020 thoughts – Recap 17
If you've been following me for a while now, you probably remember that I write a recap every month. Apart from including the month's...
My Travel Journal
DJI Osmo Pocket Review: Is this the future?
It's been a while since I first thought of writing this DJI Osmo Pocket review. I'm not a pro videographer; therefore, I needed some...
Articles
What happens when a hodophile meets an umarell or a kibitzer?
"Move the Knight," says the kibitzer. He could very well be an umarell, but I guess he's happy with his kibitzer role. I stand...
My Travel Journal
Polaroid Go review: travelers, that’s the best instant camera for a journey
The Polaroid Go was introduced at the end of April 2021. It was actually a short, nostalgic video that announced the world's smallest analog...
My Travel Journal
Toucan review & tutorial: Learn a language just by browsing the internet
I found countless times myself regretting not speaking the language of the place I traveled to. Sure, learning a new language is not an...
Articles
40+ Quotes about Greece to feed your wanderlust (with images)
Greece is always one of the most desired summer destinations for travelers. The magnificent landscape, the open sea, and local life —all these elements...
Letters to Barbara
Three billboards outside Chisinau, Moldova
Dear Barbara, The moment the plane lands in Chisinau, the Moldovan passengers start clapping. It's as if something remarkable just happened. I then think of...
Greece
10 facts about Ancient Corinth, the Temple of Apollo & how to visit it
Ancient Corinth was one of the most prominent city-states of Greek antiquity. Located directly after the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow land bridge connecting...
Blogging
How much does it cost to start a blog? Budget & tips
If you already own a laptop or desktop, the annual cost to start a blog is less than 100 euros. It can actually be even less,...
My Travel Journal
Polaroid Diaries: From spring to winter in 48 hours (SX-70)
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the severe snowfall that hit Athens. It's really unlikely to have such heavy snowfalls in Athens...
