Travel & Street Photography Recap 6
March was a very busy month. The truth is that after getting sick in February, I decided to slow down a bit. There was, however, some traveling this month, and this is what I will present to you in the travel & street photography recap 6.
After writing the Berlinale guide and attending the festival, I had to work a lot on this blog’s future posts. Berlin occupied a good part of this month. I started reflecting a lot upon my life in Berlin and how certain places widened my perspective about the city. You see, I’ve been living for almost a decade in Berlin, and I wanted to understand better my life in the city. On the other hand, some of you asked me for more information about Berlin. I know that people appreciate a lot of a local’s input, and since this is a blog oriented to the readers, I thought of adding some posts about Berlin.
If you follow this blog from the very beginning, you have probably read my guide to the Christmas Markets. But this month, something important happened in Berlin: International Women’s Day became a bank holiday. This was, of course, one of the city’s ways to highlight equality. Berlin is one of the most tolerant (if not the most tolerant) cities in Europe. After writing for almost half a year the Letters To Barbara, I thought that I should make a tribute to Berlin’s women.
Most of the days in Berlin, I walk across a specific street. It is close to my flat in Berlin, and I think it’s one of Berlin’s most wonderful streets. It turned out, though, that the women of this street played a significant role in history. Writing about the Bleibtreustrasse made me see Berlin through a different prism.
Towards an odd country
It was my first time in Transnistria, and it won’t probably be the last one. But the truth is that one can never have enough of odd places. Traveling to Transnistria is definitely challenging, but not as hard as you might think. This unrecognized country is squeezed between sovereign states. The experience is mind-blowing, and I definitely recommend a visit there.
And Poland, of course
Last but not least, on the travel & street photography recap 6, you will see some Poland photos. More specifically, you will see some photos from Warsaw, Poland’s capital. This is a fascinating city, and I honestly enjoyed it much more than Krakow. Warsaw doesn’t seem to be ultra-touristic, and there is a lively atmosphere there too. I will save the photos from Krakow for the next recap.
Future plans
I have already booked three journeys for April, and there will probably be another one. Initially, I wanted to travel back to Athens by the end of April, but I think I won’t make it. No matter what, do follow me on social media for more photos from my journeys!
What’s on the travel & street photography recap 6
As I stated earlier, this month is all about Berlin, Transnistria, and Warsaw.
So, here is this month’s recap. All the photos that you are about to see here are taken with the Ricoh GRii camera.
(Read my ode to the Ricoh GR ii here.)
Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw had a great impact on me. Poland’s capital is a very vibrant city. I felt very welcome there, and I wish I had more days to explore the city. I will try to return to Warsaw soon. You can read more about Warsaw in my travel letter. Also, don’t forget to check my travel guide to Warsaw.
Transnistria
Transnistria is definitely one of the unique places in Europe. It’s not just because of the country’s unrecognized status. It’s also because of the conflicts and the history this land has. As I already wrote, this is a country that supposedly doesn’t exist and a visit is highly recommended.
Berlin
Berlin is a city full of impressions. Even when you go out for a short walk, there is always something to photograph. This month I spent a couple of weeks in Berlin, and I walked a lot. Here is what caught my attention.
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Last Updated on November 19, 2020 by George Pavlopoulos