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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...

Why visiting the Tempelhofer Feld is a political act

I moved to Berlin in January 2010. Back then, the city's agenda was very different from what it is today. I still remember the...

Things to do in Kyiv: A mini guide to Ukraine’s capital

Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is a fascinating and diverse city. I spent a couple of days in the city, and I tried to...

Lust and poetry in Odessa

Dear Barbara, From Odessa's airport to the city, all I see is a meager sun and scattered, bulimic clouds ready to swallow the light. And...

From Athens to Berlin – Recap 16

I always try to spend either Christmas or New Year's Eve in Athens. This year was no exception, and to be honest, I've been...

Which are the best places to travel alone in Europe?

Choosing a travel destination in Europe for your solo journey might be more challenging than you think. There are several things to consider, and...

The Konstablerwache in Frankfurt

Although I had several stopovers at Frankfurt airport on my way to other places, I have only visited the city twice. The first time...

The chimney sweep

Every year in October, a white van parks on the side-street. There's a chubby man coming out of the vehicle wearing dark clothes. It's...

Ukraine International Airlines Business Class Review

I thought of flying Business Class from Kyiv back to Berlin. You see, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) is a carrier that I haven't used...

PS: Introducing “Postscripts”

I've been thinking of adding a new section to my travel blog for quite a while now. It's not because the current ones were...

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...

Street photography at night – 10+1 tips for stunning street shots

There are multiple reasons why somebody wants to shoot street photography at night. Some people want to explore a city's nightlife, others would like...

Travel graphic novels: the art of illustrated wanderlust

I've been reading graphic novels for the past twenty years. The combination of text and illustration always fascinated me. It seemed that I didn't...

Snow in Athens & the 2021 Flockdown

The winters in Athens are usually mild. While you can expect some scattered snowflakes in the city center, the truth is that the snow...

Cricova: Wine tasting & the stunning underground city

Cricova is one of those charming places that still exist in Europe. Located just 15 kilometers outside of Chisinau, the winery of Cricova is,...

Acrocorinth guide: Mythology, history & tips

Standing 575 meters above sea level and situated in the Peloponnese, Acrocorinth is arguably the most impressive acropolis on the mainland of Greece. The steep rock of...

Polaroid Diaries: my first film with the SX-70

For the Polaroid aficionados, the SX-70 is definitely a cult vintage camera. As you might remember from my previous polaroid entry, I finally purchased...

10 good reasons to start a blog today

Many people have asked me if blogging is still a thing over the last couple of months, and I have always replied affirmatively. There...