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Letters to Barbara
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...
Berlin
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...
Articles
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....
Berlin
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...
Letters to Barbara
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
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...
Articles
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,...
Austria
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...
Letters to Barbara
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...
Articles
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...
Ukraine
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...
Letters to Barbara
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...
Athens
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...
Articles
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...
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...
