Diary Of A Travel Blogger From Ulm To Ukraine

Martina currently lives in Ulm, Germany, but has travelled all over Europe with her camera and journal in tow. Now she shares with us her highlights.
Name: Martina Micko
Occupation: Lawyer
Current Location: Ulm, Germany
Favourite hot place to visit:
Hot places are actually not my thing. But I believe I can answer this question telling you about the place that I would recommend to visit during the summer when you like mild weather as I do. My tip is one of my favourite destinations so far – beautiful region of Alsace in France. Trust me. You’ll fall in love! not only because of the medieval architecture but mostly thanks to the unique ambiance and the energy of this place! Try to imagine waking up to a sunny warm morning in the heart of vineyards, in the building from 15, 16th centrury beautifully renovated to your 21th century needs. Enjoying your ‘petit déjeuner’  with a french twist so much different from this you can already know from other parts of this wonderful country. Alsace is an ideal place when you want to see a different France. Doesn’t matter if you’re planning to find some peace and calm in a small villages surrounded by vineyards, enjoying picnics filled with great local food and wine or if you’re up to visit capital of Europe.

Most happening city you’ve been to:
London! London seems to me like a perfect fusion of a vibrant city and a city where you can easily find your oasis of peace and that just around the corner! London takes my breath away every single time! Colour palette with contrasting white-black-rot scale, even with the grey sky above it’s just perfect – for your photos and for your visual experience as well! All you need is to walk with wide open eyes and watch the pulsing streets around you. And won’t skip your full english in Soutwark’s Table or typicall friday night out in one of the countless pubs.

Best airport for stopping over in:
Definitely CDG in Paris, Roissy. What can be better than sipping your cafe creme while waiting for your flight? Not mentioning the great choice of pastries (hello Eclairs) and the beautiful architecture of the terminal. Maybe you’ll have so much fun you wouldn’t mind when your flight be late.

Most dangerous place you’ve been to:
I must admit, I haven’t been to really dangerous places so far. I like adventures but still, that’s something that’s just waiting for me to be discovered through my eyes and lenses. Anyway, I would like to share with you one “dangerous” place I’ve been to: Slovakia–Ukraine border area, hidden deep in the woods and foggy weather that very morning,  with fairytale-like atmosphere. On the picture below you can see the boundary stones marking the border line along which I was discovering this unique and untouched nature primeval beech-fir forest, where you can meet an greet a wisent in all of his beauty.

Most calming place you’ve been to:
To choose the most calming place I’ve been to is not the easiest thing for me to do. Anyway I would say French and English countryside is always the right choice for me. Enjoying nature, good food and peaceful moments, that’s something what we all need every now and then. Lately I was stunned by Hunawihr and its fortified church surrounded by endless vineyards and located on the famous Grand Cru wine route. Enjoying this pure beauty with some great food, wine and company or just with my favourite book, that’s something I am always more than pleased to do.

Most incredible view you’ve taken in:
During my last trip to Switzerland and Lichtenstein I saw such a beautiful sceneries along the way I couldn’t more than taking photos knowing that no one from them will capture this moment so good as I wished. But yes, it was that moment in my life when I told myself for like the thousandth time: travel really is my thing.

The thing you don’t leave home without:
Thing I don’t leave my home without is my camera and my Moleskine travel journal. These two are helping me to preserve my memories best way possible. Then is here my online travel photo journal where you can discover all my favourite corners of the world: www.instagram.com/mytravelphotodiary

Most incredible food you’ve tasted:
Food together with photography is my passion. I love to discover all the countries and their regions also by eating and drinking like a locals. Most incredible food I’ve ever eaten was the ‘Confit de canard’ served in one charming little Bistro on the left bank in Paris, with formidable service and one of a kind atmosphere. Food made with love and served with smile is a must when traveling.

Somewhere you’re yet to discover:
Oh my! This list is waaay too long to share. But first of all, I want to discover my beloved Europe. I am really a proud European girl who thinks we’ve got many pretty place to dream about and to discover. But of course I would love to go to so many corners of the world: Iceland, New Zealand, Australia, Japan… And the list can go on and on. But just in a few short weeks I am about to discover more from Tuscany, Liguria and Austrian Tirol…Can’t wait!