Brest is one of the oldest cities in Belarus, founded more than a thousand years ago. With a population of 350,000, Brest is located...

Dear Barbara, There was fog on my way to Brest. A thick veil prevented me from seeing the horizon. I could see the nearby trees,...

Try to imagine that: Lee Harvey Oswald in Minsk, Belarus.Ever since I learned that Lee Harvey Oswald spent some years in Belarus, I was...

Belarus is one of the fascinating countries in Europe. Secluded for decades, it only recently started to open up to foreign visitors. Minsk, the...

Dear Barbara, I know that you are wondering why I chose Minsk as a destination. The comparison is inevitable: from the sunny and sandy Greek...

You are probably wrong if you think you cannot travel to the Greek islands on a budget.I was born and raised in Greece and...

September was a month dedicated to Greece. I traveled extensively around the Greek islands and wrote a lot about them, too. Apart from writing,...

I see the distant cars at night in Anafi. Red lights that look like dots surrounded by darkness. Dusty roads. You can hear cars...

Things to do in Anafi The ultimate travel guide to Anafi (*2025 Update*) Anafi is a remote island in the Aegean Sea with fewer than 150...

Dear Barbara, I am now in my beloved Anafi, and I'm happy beyond words. The veranda of my room enjoys the most beautiful sunset views: the...

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,...