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Malta: Not Your Typical Europe
Won’t pretend I’ve experienced much of Malta. Spent three full days there, strolled around the capital city of Valletta a bit, read some random stuff about its history and culture — hardly enough to draw any conclusions. But I’d happily revisit the first chance I get, and that’s more than I can s...
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Stop the War!
These days, there’s nothing more unsettling than waking up as a citizen of Russia. I won’t pretend to understand how hard it is for the Ukrainian people, but at least they have a clear conscience. They didn’t start this war — we did, eight years ago. Maybe some of us opposed it, but none of us st...
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Fifty Shades of Lockdown
The year was, without a doubt, an absolute mess — but it sure left a pile of memories. I’m dumping them all here so that years later, I can rummage through the stale contents while wiping a nostalgic tear off my graying mustache. Personally, I have nothing to complain about: years of digital n...
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Germany: 75 Shots 75 Years Later
The Second World War ended 75 years ago. This terrible history must never be forgotten. But we also shouldn’t get stuck in it. Today, I’ll share 75 photos and tell a few stories from my trips through the country that lost and won at the same time. Let’s visit Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Nurembe...
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France: Un Petit Voyage
Today’s itinerary: the good and the bad of Paris, walks through Lyon and Strasbourg, day trips to Dijon, Colmar, and Annecy. As always — plenty of vibrant photos and personal stories. The Bad Paris My first visit to Paris in 2014 went south right from the start. The biggest mistake? The 18th ...
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Italy: My Pre-Pandemic Adventures
Back in 2013, I traveled through six Italian cities: Rome, Florence, Genoa, Bologna, Verona, and Venice. I was hoping to continue the tour that summer, but now—just like the rest of the planet—I’m stuck at home, scrolling through old photos and remembering stories. Feel free to join in. Not ma...
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Czechia: AÂ Moveable Feast
Before the planet was locked down for quarantine, I used to visit Czechia with the frequency of a bad dream. I managed to live in Prague, caught all the seasons, and toured almost every interesting city. I brought back tons of photos and stories to take you on a virtual tour of the homeland of be...
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Poland: Finding a New Home
In 2018, after spending three months in Prague, we firmly decided to move to Europe. The painless option presented itself — friends told us about relocating to Poland without huge investments and without the hassle of job hunting. We waited out the summer back home, then packed up in the fall and...
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Shots From The Year IÂ Hit Thirty
Last year was one of the toughest: two big moves, intense studying, launching a mobile app, turning thirty, a bunch of broken promises, and a scary existential dead-end. I’ll leave this post here as a warning to my future self. Another New Year in Cyprus The start was legendary: we welcomed t...
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My Year as a Digital Nomad
The past year was marked by the life of a digital nomad—full of unexpected relocations, travels, and challenges. I’m writing this post mainly for myself: to reflect, process, and clear out some of the clutter from my mind. Cyprus — Three Times Over The year both started and ended in Cyprus. A...
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Cyprus: The Other Side of The Island
Cyprus isn’t just Larnaca and Ayia Napa. The most interesting things lie far from the beach resorts. Once you’ve had your fill of sunbathing and seafood restaurants, read this post, rent a motor, and hit the road for an off-the-beaten-path adventure. If you’re still in lazy mode, check out the...