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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...