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Portraits from the New York Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival

I arrived on Fifth Avenue shortly before 10 in the morning, the official starting time of the New York Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival....

10+1 Artworks That Amazed Me at MoMA NYC (From F-111 to One: Number 31)

The day I walked into MoMA in New York City, it felt like a dream come true. Although the museum's exterior will make you...

Is ITB Berlin worth it for travel bloggers? My honest experience

Over the years, I have only visited ITB Berlin as a regular visitor. This time, though, I decided to attend Berlin's tourism fair as...

Where to stay in Plaka, Athens

Often referred to as the Neighborhood of Gods because of its position beneath the Acropolis, Plaka is among the most charming areas of downtown Athens. Apart...

Istanbul Biennial: A Sensory Diary While Walking Through the City

Centered on the Beyoğlu and Karaköy districts, the Istanbul Biennial lacks the shimmering atmosphere of the Venice Biennale. And that's a good thing, actually....

Berlin Welcome Card vs CityTourCard vs Day Tickets: Which one to choose for your Berlin trip?

The public transport network of Berlin is extended, and so is the range of passes and tickets. Before visiting Berlin, you'll likely dive into...

Polaroid Diaries: Athens bits and pieces with the Impulse AF

It's been a while since I last shot a Polaroid Diary. I've been waiting in vain for Polaroid to produce a new batch of...

2025 Year Review: Against the Second Brain

In last year's review, I made a case for why we still need blogs. It was an article about how algorithmic changes can wipe...

Yayoi Kusama at Fondation Beyeler: Of Dots, Mirrors and Pumpkins

Yayoi Kusama was a name familiar to me in the art world, but I had never seen an exhibition dedicated solely to her. However,...

Museum of Innocence in Istanbul: Navigating Orhan Pamuk’s Love Story

The Museum of Innocence in Istanbul is one of these places that travelers always love to discover while visiting foreign countries. While it is...