![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200627_124243-1038x576.jpg "Traunstein & Traunsee")
On my last vacation day, I went hiking in the foothills of the Traunstein mountain near Gmunden. Continue reading Hiking below Traunstein
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200626_112311-1038x576.jpg "Lake Hallstatt")
Lake Hallstatt by land and water
As I am staying close to Lake Hallstatt, it was only logical to dedicate one day to explore the area around the lake. So, today I went hiking on the East Shore Trail, stand-up paddling on the Southern part, and swimming in Obertraun. Continue reading Lake Hallstatt by land and water
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200625_125239-1038x576.jpg "Hallstatt")
Hallstatt in Corona times
Today, the weather was supposed (and did turn out) to be rather changeable. So, I decided to do the tourist thing and visit Hallstatt and its salt mine. Continue reading Hallstatt in Corona times
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200624_112216-1038x576.jpg "View of Altaussee")
Loser is a winner!
The Loser mountain is worth a visit – and that’s just what I did today. Continue reading Loser is a winner!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623_102538-1038x576.jpg "Ewige Wand & Bad Goisern")
Preaching chair made from rocks
Today, I started hiking at the doorstep of my vacation apartment: I hiked up Ewige Wand ("Eternal Wall") to Predigtstuhl ("Preaching chair"), and then on to Hütteneckalm. Continue reading Preaching chair made from rocks
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200622_090009-1038x576.jpg "Vorderer Gosausee")
Ready, Set, Go(sau Lakes)!
After two days of rain on the first two days of my holidays, it was finally dry (even though still cloudy) today. So, I took the opportunity to go hiking at Gosau Lakes (and later at Altaussee). Continue reading Ready, Set, Go(sau Lakes)!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20200521_113137-1038x576.jpg "Pillichsdorf")
"Dampfross & Drahtesel" instead of Dolce Vita
Originally, I wanted to explore Pisa today. As this is currently not possible (for obvious reasons), I decided to go on a day trip by bike instead: I cycled along the "Dampfross & Drahtesel" bike route North of Vienna. Continue reading "Dampfross & Drahtesel" instead of Dolce Vita
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/taktshang-1038x576.jpg "Tiger's Nest, Paro")
Bhutan has to wait
For the first time ever, I have to cancel a whole trip: Originally, I planned to travel to Bhutan in early April. However, the current situation with COVID-19 makes this trip impossible. Continue reading Bhutan has to wait
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7440-1038x576.jpg "Cape Town")
Back to Cape Town
Like last year, I ended my trip to South Africa in Cape Town. This time, I focused a bit more on the recent history of the city than the main tourist sites: I did some walking tours, and visited Robben Island and the District Six Museum. Continue reading Back to Cape Town
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191125_112029-1038x576.jpg "Coffee Bay")
Relaxing, not hiking
Even though I could not do the hike I had planned, I enjoyed myself in Coffee Bay – I simply had two rather relaxing days there. Continue reading Relaxing, not hiking