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Frankfurt
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...
My Travel Journal
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...
Airlines
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...
My Travel Journal
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...
Greece
How to spend one week in Greece: suggested itineraries & tips
As one of the most desired destinations for travelers, Greece enjoys a strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in ancient treasures and breathtaking...
Articles
Berlin street photography while moving out of my flat
I didn't travel in December: I stayed all month long in Berlin because I had to move out of my flat. Moving out is...
Kyiv
Finding Kyiv, forgetting Kiev
Dear Barbara, It's a wonderful flight over Europe -and going East is always a pleasure. I'm traveling to Ukraine for the third time: the first...
Berlin
Polaroid Diaries: Berlin 1 (with the Polaroid OneStep+)
Berlin is where I live most of the year; however, I usually don't carry my polaroid camera with me. I often feel there's nothing...
A year in review
Travel summary 2019
I still remember sitting on the exact spot writing last year's summary. And here I am again now, writing the travel summary 2019. Where...
Glasgow
Polaroid Diaries: Scotland
I traveled to Scotland with loads of enthusiasm regarding my Polaroid project. You see, it would have been the first time to take polaroids...
Moldova
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,...
Greece
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...
My Travel Journal
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...
Blogging
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...
Berlin
Berlin lost and found
Dear Barbara, Geography brought me to Berlin -or was it politics? What's really left of a city when you don't remember what brought you there?...
Greece
Things to do in Donoussa: Best Beaches, Walks and Travel Tips
Donoussa -or Donousa- is one of the most beautiful islands in the Cyclades. With turquoise waters, impressive cliffs, scenic walks, and a wonderfully slow...
A year in review
2020 year review: the horror is real (& how I went through it)
Lockdown (x2), quarantine (x2), no life (x366). Can it really get worse? My 2020 year review won't be a happy post -especially if you...
Greece
Nemea: Temple of Zeus, the Nemean Games & the Wine Region
Not many places have the historical continuum of Nemea. Located just 120 kilometers away from Athens (and ideal for a day trip), Nemea has...
