🇩🇪 Sunny Days in Ulm: A Perfect German Getaway 🌞✨

Just when I thought Stuttgart had all the surprises (more on that later!), a quick train ride brought me to Ulm—and wow, was it worth it! Here’s why this underrated gem deserves a spot on your Germany travel list: 🛍️ Stuttgart Detour: The Boutique That Stole My Wallet Before Ulm, I stumbled upon a hidden fashion paradise in Stuttgart—a curated boutique (name: Vintage Revivals) packed with: Designer secondhand finds (hello, 80s Chanel blazer! 👚) Local artisan jewelry (obsessed with a hand-hammered silver ring I bought) A vibe so chill, the owner offered me coffee while I browsed ☕ Lesson learned: Always leave room in your suitcase for spontaneous Stuttgart shopping! ⛪ Ulm’s Blue-Sky Magic Arriving in sunny Ulm felt like stepping into a postcard: Ulm Minster towering over cobblestone squares (that 161m spire never gets old!) Danube River sparkling under the light—kayakers and swans included 🦢 Outdoor cafés buzzing with locals sipping Aperol spritzes (when in Germany… pretend you’re Italian? �) Pro tip: Climb the 768 steps to the cathedral’s top for panoramic views—your calves will hate you, but your camera roll will thank you! 📸 🍴 Food Adventures Ulm’s culinary scene is cozy but mighty: Fisherviertel (Fishermen’s Quarter): Snagged a fresh pretzel from a bakery older than my home country (est. 1482! 🥨) Metzgerei Tzschäpe: A butcher shop selling Swabian Maultaschen (German dumplings—better than they sound!) Dinner fail: Tried ordering "something local" and got liverwurst. C’est la vie. 😅 📸 Photo Diary Highlights Leaning House (Schiefes Haus): A 14th-century tilting building now hosting a hotel (book ahead!). Library with a view: The Stadthaus Ulm has a rooftop reading area overlooking the square. Sunset at Metzgerturm: This medieval tower glows gold at dusk. Chef’s kiss! 👌 💭 Why Ulm? It’s small enough to explore in a day but packed with charm—perfect for: History nerds (hello, 600-year-old buildings!) Slow travelers (no crowds, no stress) Study-abroaders (affordable, student-friendly, and great WiFi 📚) #Ulm #GermanyTravel #HiddenGems #StudyAbroadLife #Wanderlust