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

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...

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...

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,...

Poznan is a sophisticated small city in Poland. Although it is compact, the city boasts stunning architecture and is well worth a visit. When...

Shortly before reaching the first anniversary of the Letters to Barbara, I decided to enrich the blog's content a bit. I'm always enthusiastic when...

Travel & Street Photography Recap 12 I'm writing the Travel & Street Photography recap 12 in Anafi. Of all the places I might daydream all...

Dear Barbara, The train from Berlin to Poznan has a distinct smell. At times, I think it smells like chickpeas; I don't know if somebody...

I can't believe that a whole year went by. On September 27, 2018, I started this travel blog, and today, I'm already celebrating one...

Catania probably won't impress you at first. It's one of those introverted cities that doesn't immediately open up to the visitor. There are, however,...

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...

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...

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

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...

Berlin is one of the most vibrant metropolises in Europe. Moreover, the city's past continues to haunt contemporary life, and the turbulent 20th century...

The warm days of summer are most likely over, but 2020 still feels like a collective nightmare. During the dark days of the lockdown,...

This time, it was a brief stay in Edinburgh. Fifteen years ago, I spent five days in the city, but this time I was...

I published my first novel back in 2007, and - I won't lie - I felt immortal. Getting published doesn't happen overnight, although it...