The travelling architect

I C E L A N D, a country where every mountain, fjord and lave field tells a story written by nature itself. It was a trip that I have been dreaming the last couple years. I was always wondering how is it to travel there and see all the amazingly beautiful landscapes. My dream has become true. We arrived to Keflavik Airport via Vienna, a smooth trip, late at night and we slept in the hotel next to the airport. Iceland is the perfect place for a road trip adventure as everything to see is off the Ring Road. It gives a flexibility and people can spend the night in camp sites closer to the activities of the next day. It is a way to beat the crowds, enjoy the northern lights unexpectedly quiet and have the opportunity to interact with other visitors. We picked up our campervan, bought some groceries and then our beautiful adventure started. The tiny town  Selfoss was 1.5h from the airport. It was our first chance to taste Icelandic food like lamb, reindeer and local fish. The count...

Λευτερού μας, Έτσι σε φώναζε ο Κόκος σου! Ψηλή, με κορμοστασιά, πάντα μας υποδεχόσουνα στην πόρτα! Τις περισσότερες φορές σε βρίσκαμε μέσα στην κουζίνα κάτι να ετοιμάζεις. "Τι εν να φάεις? Έχει σιοκολατούες στο ψυγείο", ήταν η κουβέντα που μας επαναλάμβανες αμέτρητες φορές. Η γιαγιά ήταν πλούσια, με 3 παιδιά, 6 εγγόνια και 5 δισέγγονα! Και μας έζησε όλους καλά! Και κανένας μας σίγουρα δε ξεχνά τους κεφτέδες και τις πατάτες τηγανητές της. Η πιο πρόσφατη γλυκιά ανάμνηση ήταν να σε βλέπω με το νεότερο δισέγγονο σου να σου μαθαίνει να κρατάς το μολύβι και να ζωγραφίζετε παρέα. Έτσι θα σε θυμάμαι! Η αγκαλιά της πάντα σφικτή με 2-3 δυνατά χτυπήματα στην πλάτη, ο τρόπος της να μας πει οτι είναι μαζί μας.  Η γιαγιά θα μείνει πάντα στην καρδιά μας και στη σκέψη μας με ένα χαμόγελο, γλυκό, αυστηρό αλλά γεμάτο αγάπη για όλους. Για πάντα μαζί μας!  

The fairytale city February's trip was a destination that I have been flirting a lot the last couple years. Budapest in Hungary, an enchanting city that creates a unique blend of history, natural beauty and culture. Buda is unfolded in a sloped scenery with breathtaking panorama views, while overlooking the Danube River. However, Pest is completely the opposite, a flat scenic city with landmarks in every corner. During the two days trip, the temperature was low, although the sun followed every walk and gave a warm feeling. The city on its own gives you the direction while strolling around. My first positive impression was in the airport, where I noticed that they offered strollers for toddlers for free to navigate in the airport. Wow! Started walking along the river towards the castle, the majestic Chain Bridge, a modern architectural connection between Buda and Pest with lions carved in stone in each side and a cast-iron structure was calling us. Crossing the bridge offered us som...

Resolution 2024! What a year! It was a compilation of struggles, stress, decisions, and uncertainty. Simultaneously, it was the year that brought us even more smiles because of you, your achievements, and your growth. My goal for this year was to do a trip or a short excursion every month. I wanted to offer to myself as much as possible images, moments, sceneries, and adventures. My thought process was that from the moment that I feel completed and inspired to live and discover, then I will be able to show you the world. Here is how our year unfolded. In January, we travelled to Canada to visit my best friend. The last decade, we are growing apart, but our relation is expanding and getting stronger. We have been trying to meet around the world to catch up and to visit new places together. In February, we booked our trip to Niagara falls with friends and two little "explorers". The scenery was impressive, and it was a one-time life experience. Sometimes sharing moments with fr...