![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/crnagora/mountain/thumb/08.jpg "Crno Jezero")
In June 2011, I visited Montenegro again (after my first stay in September 2010). This time, I spent ten days there, during which I discovered the true gem of the country: its mountains which are mostly untouched by tourism.
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Bratislava and the Twin City Liner
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/slovensko/bratislava/thumb/03.jpg "Hlavné Námestie")
As my trip back from my holidays in the High Tatras left me with a free train ticket Bratislava, I took the opportunity for a short trip to the Slovakian captial today. Continue reading
Hiking like a Tourist
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/slovensko/presov/thumb/01.jpg "Magistrala")
After having spent three days on the Polish side of the High Tatras, I now explored the Slovakian side of this mountain range. Continue reading
Hiking like an Eagle
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/polska/malopolskie/thumb/20.jpg "Dolina Gasienicowa")
For the last two days, I have been hiking in the High Tatras, along the mountain ridge which marks the border between Poland and Slovakia. Continue reading
The Horror of Auschwitz
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/polska/malopolskie/thumb/10.jpg "Auschwitz Concentration Camp")
Today was not a relaxing vacation day, but a rather sombre history lesson: I visited the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Continue reading
Kraków, the Old Royal City
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/polska/malopolskie/thumb/04.jpg "Wawel")
In the last two days, I explored Kraków a bit – and was pleasantly surprised about the beauty of the city. Continue reading
Stavanger, the City of Ships
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/norge/rogaland/thumb/01.jpg "Stavanger")
As we spent the last four days in Stavanger (and went on our hiking trips to Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten from there), we also spent some time to explore the town itself. Continue reading
Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/norge/rogaland/thumb/08.jpg "Kjeragbolten")
Our second hike in Lysefjord was also quite popular, but not as popular as the one to Preikestolen. Our goal, however, was also quite spectacular: Kjerabgolten, a boulder which is wedged into a mountain crevasse almost 1000 meters above Lysefjord. Continue reading
Tourist Crowds at Preikestolen
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/norge/rogaland/thumb/03.jpg "Preikestolen")
Despite the warnings of my fellow traveller, I wanted to visit Preikestolen. Unfortunately, however, she was right: Preikestolen is truly overrun by tourists. Continue reading
Kayaking in Nærøyfjord
![[Picture]](../../regions/europe/norge/sogn-og-fjordane/thumb/31.jpg "Nærøyfjord")
Just a few dozens kilometers away from Jotunheimen National Park, the weather was much better. So, we decided to go on an overnight kayak trip in Nærøyfjord. Continue reading