This famous Hamburg district is far more than just brothels and red lights, as many might imagine when they hear its name. St. Pauli has many faces, all defined by openness, tolerance, and the feeling that “everyone belongs here.” For me personally, that’s doubly true. In the Czech Republic, I grew up just a few…
This year I decided to take a several-day pre-Christmas trip to Athens. My goal was not the ancient monuments, but the district of Exarchia. This part of Athens is well known for its alternative and anarchist spirit. And perhaps by coincidence, it was exactly the weekend when the annual protests against police violence take place,…
