Barbara Yakimchuk

by Barbara Yakimchuk 8 Jul 2026 The more I chat to people living in Dubai, the more one theory keeps proving itself: come summer, everyone heads somewhere with kinder weather for a few weeks — somewhere you can open a window without immediately feeling like you have just finished a full cardio session. I did exactly the same, so a Cape Town food guide is on its way. But today, we are staying a little closer to home, somewhere much more familiar: Tbilisi.

You have a toxic boss. An annoying brother. A situationship that refuses to define itself. A disagreement with a friend that has been sitting in your head for days. Not long ago, these were problems you dealt with alone — or, at most, with a trusted friend over a late-night voice note. Today, many people have added someone new to that circle: ChatGPT. Need help decoding a text? It will analyse it. Wondering whether you are overreacting? It will offer a perspective. Struggling to write a reply?

by Barbara Yakimchuk 7 May 2026 Instagram: @houssem.boulifa Religious moments are a bit different. There is a certain stillness to them — something deeply personal, yet shared with everyone around. Whether it is prayer, reading the Qur’an, or even moments of mourning, there is a quiet intensity that is hard to put into words, let alone capture. And that is really where it becomes delicate. Photographing spaces like this isn't just about showing up with a camera.