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Transnistria: The country that doesn’t exist

Dear Barbara, I had no idea what to expect the moment I crossed the river Dniester. You see, Transnistria (or Pridnestrovie) is a narrow strip...

The women of Bleibtreustrasse

Of all the streets in Berlin, the Bleibtreustrasse is probably my favorite one. Ever since I moved to Berlin, I have always lived close...

The best travel camera: Ricoh GR II Review

Ever since I started traveling, I wanted to have a camera with me. Initially, I didn't attempt to express myself through photography at all....

Travel & Street Photography Recap V

Travel & Street Photography Recap V It was a hectic time. Composing the Travel & Street Photography Recap V was indeed challenging. As I mentioned in...

The mirrors of Zurich

Dear Barbara, Zurich is a well-dressed lady. It's already dark when I arrive at the Central Station. The station itself is an objet d'art. It is...

Berlinale 2019 Diary

Berlinale 2019 Diary A diary about how my days unfolded during the Berlinale 2019: the movies, the incidents and everything about the festival. Thursday, 7th of...

Are you a Xennial Traveler?

It's 3 am, I'm in a hotel in Warsaw, and I'm wondering if I'm a Xennial traveler.Don't worry; I didn't lose my mind. No, no,...

The melting ice cube of Bregenz

Dear Barbara, It's my second time in Austria in less than two months. After visiting Salzburg, I'm now in Bregenz. The weather is not optimal: a...

What happens in Winterthur stays in Sankt Gallen

Dear Barbara, Winterthur took place in my personal list of bizarre cities unexpectedly.To be honest, I didn't expect that a place in Switzerland would ever...

Best travel books: 15 Masterpieces of world literature

Writing a post about the best travel books is a daunting task. Every travel writer out there has a list of beloved books. Such...

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...