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The church of Elytis in Sikinos
The story of the church of Elytis in Sikinos On a prime location halfway to the monastery lies the church of Elytis in Sikinos. Odysseas...
Greece
That bus in Sikinos
I would ride every morning that bus in Sikinos, and I would head towards the beach of Agios Georgios. That old bus reminded me of...
Greece
Things to do in Sikinos: a travel guide to the most quiet Cycladic island
Sikinos is one of the quietest Greek islands. Located in the Cyclades complex and just a few miles away from busy islands, Sikinos is...
Greece
Sikinos is an introverted island
Dear Barbara, Sikinos is very different from Schinoussa. I arrived here just a couple of hours ago, and I can confidently tell you that the...
Greece
Iraklia, the island I couldn’t visit
Iraklia is the last island before Schinoussa. The distance between the two islands is barely ten minutes by boat. You can actually see Iraklia...
Greece
Things to do in Schinoussa: the ultimate travel guide
Schinoussa is one of the smallest islands in the Cyclades. It belongs to the Lesser Cyclades complex (or Small Cyclades) together with Donoussa and...
Greece
Schinoussa, a balcony to infinity
Dear Barbara, I finally arrived in Schinoussa. It was a long journey, but only the long journeys offer an emotional payoff. It's not about conquering...
Aegina
Aegina: A vast reminder of childhood
A vast reminder of childhood in Aegina. I lay on the beach of Tourlos, and the sun was burning me. An old man was...
Aegina
Things to do in Aegina: the complete travel guide to Saronic’s gem
Things to do in Aegina The complete travel guide to the most famous island of the Saronic Gulf Aegina is the closest island to Athens and,...
Aegina
Aegina: Sea in a bag
Dear Barbara, It's not easy for me to leave Athens behind and travel to a nearby destination like Aegina. You see, for me, proximity matters:...
Articles
Traveling with an Instant camera (Fuji Instax wide)
Traveling with an instant camera (ex. Polaroid, Fuji Instax, etc.) can be both a curse and a blessing. Instant cameras will add weight to...
Alentejo
Travel & Street Photography Recap 11
Travel & Street Photography Recap 11 I initially thought of not writing the Travel & Street photography recap 11. August is the sweetest month of...
Alentejo
Back to the coast of Alentejo (III)
Dear Barbara, It's early in the morning, and the heat is intense. I thought of leaving Elvas as early as possible to avoid riding a...
Alentejo
Central Alentejo: from Évora to Elvas (II)
Dear Barbara, I'm leaving Zambujeira do Mar behind and heading towards the mainland, known as Central Alentejo. I know: it's tough to leave the coast...
Alentejo
Alentejo Litoral: The end of a continent (I)
Dear Barbara, I'm standing in front of glorious waves, at the end of a continent. And I'm wondering: what am I doing here? I have...
Articles
Street photography: of light and shadow
Street photography documents life. But it's through light and shadow that we document our very existence.Definitions often fail to encompass everything, leading to lengthy...
Astypalaia
Travel & Street Photography Recap 10
Travel & Street Photography Recap 10 We're now in the heart of summer, and the truth is that I've been looking forward to July all...
Astypalaia
Things to do in Astypalaia: a travel guide to the butterfly of the Aegean
Astypalaia, also known as the "Butterfly of the Aegean Sea," is one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Although geographically part of the Dodecanese,...
