Usti nad Labem: A Quiet City Walk Above the Elbe
A short northern Bohemia city walk with viewpoints, local stops and an easy route for a slow afternoon.
Travel slowly, live mindfully
Journal By M.
Curated guides and slow living diaries for mindful souls exploring cities, nature, and life abroad.
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Practical itineraries, soft observations and places worth returning to with your eyes and memory.
A Slow Weekend in Lisbon
A three-day plan for a first Lisbon visit: viewpoints, trams, pastel streets, cafes and sunset by the Tagus.
Slow Bali: Where to Pause and What to Keep
A calmer first-time Bali guide: Ubud, rice fields, beaches, cafes and safety tips for solo travel.
The Dolomites in Morning Light
A light mountain itinerary for the Dolomites: lakes, viewpoints and practical tips for enjoying the mountains without unnecessary stress.
Where to go
Favorite destinations
A selection of places with beautiful light, easy logistics and enough room for your own pace.
Marrakesh
Spice scents, riad courtyards, ceramics and warm desert light.
AfricaMoroccoBest season: March to May
Bali
Rice fields, ocean air, morning yoga and slow days between cafes.
AsiaIndonesiaBest season: May to September
Copenhagen
Design, bikes, cinnamon pastries and calm waterside neighborhoods.
EuropeDenmarkBest season: April to September
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A small taste of the colors, light and moments that turn a trip into a story.
Tried and loved
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Places worth noticing: stays, trips, restaurants and cafes from the road.
Pasteis de Belem
A classic stop that is especially worth it in the morning. The queue can look long, but it moves quickly and warm pasteis are a tiny Lisbon ritual.
Restaurantssweet breakfastfirst Lisbon visit
Best for: sweet breakfast, first Lisbon visit
Cafes in Ubud
Ubud is practical for slow work days and quiet pauses. The cafes are beautiful, but smaller warungs away from the main streets are worth seeking out too.
Cafesbrunchremote worksolo travel
Best for: brunch, remote work, solo travel
Morning Lake Hike
The best Dolomites moments arrive before the crowds. An early start, a warm layer and a weather backup plan matter more than a long list of places.
Day tripsphotographymountainsslow travel
Best for: photography, mountains, slow travel
journal by M. founder and traveller
Hi, I'm Martina Sokolová
I'm the M. in the Journal By M. - I travel light, usually with just my CabinZero, collect beautiful moments throughout the world and write all the articles on this blog with a focus on mindfull and budget friendly travelling.
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- usually most excited about the food
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