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A letter to Anafi

Dear Anafi, You have both the privilege and the misfortune of belonging to Greece. It is a privilege to belong to Greece, Anafi, because, as...

Lufthansa Business Class Review

I've lived in Berlin for ten years, and traveling with Lufthansa is always a pleasure. However, it was only recently that I tried Lufthansa's...

The Glaswegians

I thought that my biggest problem in Glasgow would be the weather. What I soon realized, though, was that, even if it rained every...

Things to do in Prague: A travel guide to the capital of Czech Republic

Since the early 90s, Prague has become one of the most desired destinations for international travelers. The beer was cheap, the vibe was fantastic,...

Following Franz Kafka in Prague: the places he lived and worked

Franz Kafka is one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. The prolific writer from Prague left his mark on world literature...

Travel & Street Photography recap 13

Travel & Street Photography Recap 13 I have spent a good part of October in Berlin. Although after my return from Anafi I spent a...

Polaroid Diaries: Santorini

I was never really fond of Santorini. Honestly, I could never imagine spending my vacations there. I find the island to be stressful, and...

Prague: stories & musings

Dear Barbara, The weather in Prague is pleasant. A few clouds, some refreshing wind, and a weak sun above my head. It's not my first...

Berlin Festival of Lights: info & how to take photos

I've been following the Berlin Festival of Lights ever since I moved to Berlin. Every October, historical landmarks and spots of interest are illuminated...

Ferry Tales: People on a slow journey

Not that long ago, I reached out to my mailing list. As I often say, it's a huge responsibility to have readers; that said,...

Readers’ Questions – Life, blogging & the future

A couple of weeks ago, I reached out to the most faithful readers of Letters to Barbara. As I often say, having readers is...

Farewell to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) – Recap 25

I still remember landing for the first time in Berlin Tegel. The year was 2000, and I flew from the Ellinikon International Airport, the...

How to perfectly plan a day trip to Mycenae from Athens

Mycenae, a former center of Greek civilization, is one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world. Located just 120 kilometers away from...

KeySearch review & tutorial: is this the best SEO tool for bloggers?

So, first things first: this is not an article about the best SEO tool out there. There are more advanced SEO software packages online,...

The memory of sand in Donoussa

Dear Barbara, The Italians push their masks under their chins. The old bus rolls under the burning sun of Donoussa, and everybody is searching for...

Instagram captions & the art of yawning – Recap 24

I'm not a big fan of Social Media anymore. Once upon a time, I used to be a frequent user of Instagram, but these...

Two years of travel blogging: Things I learned the hard way

Every September, on the occasion of the Letters to Barbara anniversary, I try to write a roundup post. Apart from the personal milestone, such...

The best travel gifts: 20+ unique ideas for travelers

Whenever I think of the best travel gifts, there's one thing that all these items must have in common: I can't imagine going on...