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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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...