Category: My journal
Thoughts and images on a daily basis with a point and shoot perspective
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Summer Family Trip to the Aegean Island of Folegandros
A family travel story and photography journey through Folegandros, one of the most authentic Cycladic islands in the Aegean Sea.
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01/03/2026
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A Family Photo Journey: From the Dazzling Heights of Dubai to the Tropical Bliss of Mauritius
A travel photographer’s family photo journal capturing the contrast between Dubai’s futuristic skyline and Mauritius’s serene tropical paradise.
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28/02/2026
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Taking Penelope for the first time to the Acropolis in Athens Greece
Our daughter has fallen asleep countless times with stories from Greek mythology. One of her favorites is how Athens got its name from the goddess Athena.
Walking around the Acropolis then up to the sacred hill to the Parthenon was very special for even at the age of seven.
My journal
15/12/2019
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Discovering Sicily in the middle of October with family
Most of the time you hear about people visiting Sicily during the Summer months to enjoy the sun and swim in the beautiful beaches the Italian island has to offer.
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15/12/2019
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Yes, Santorini has another side to it.
After visiting Santorini many times you are lucky to discover the local aspects of the island.
One of them being the small town of Pyrgos. This is usually where I love to stay when I go with my family.
This year after having lunch in the town square of Pyrgos at Kantouni restaurant we booked or stay on the beach of Perivolos. ...
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26/08/2019
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Visiting “The Big Blue” of Amorgos Greece
The island of Amorgos has been on my bucket list since 1988 when the movie, The Big Blue first came out.
A few years earlier my family had moved from the States to my mothers island of Lesvos then later to Crete. The movies’ cinematography and music simply revoked all the positive of the island live in Greece.
Walking up the st ...
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26/08/2019
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Yes, Crete even has a few lakes
Believe it or not, the island of Crete known for its award-winning beaches has a few lakes.
One of them just 15 min drive from the city center of Chania in the area of Agia. And that is actually the name of the lake.
Penelope and I took a short day trip and enjoyed nature together with the lakes ducks and geese.
When on th ...
My journal
06/01/2018
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Finding some inspiration & new hope for 2018 at the Botanical park of Chania Crete
From my personal journal, this short photo story takes you into the Botanical Park of Chania Crete in the middle of Winter.
My journal
03/01/2018
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New Year’s Day gestures from ancient Greece with a twist of local tradition
When the New Year arrives in Greece, and it is time to enter your house for the first time, a combination of traditions help bring good fortune to that home.
Mainly smashing a pomegranate is the most accepted gesture to be performed at your doorstep.
From ancient times in Greece, a pomegranate is regarded as the fruit of abun ...
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02/01/2018
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Winter walk around Chania with some unexpected surprises.
Western Crete and the town of Chania is best known as a Summer destination. With its amazing beaches, enjoyable nightlife, food for the entire family and leisure and safe environment.
But during Winter, life doesn’t stop for us locals living here throughout the entire year.
And when as a family we want to take a stroll downto ...
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27/12/2017
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