![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-26.jpg "Austrian Parliament, Vienna")
Today, I celebrated the Austrian National Day the way you just have to celebrate it at least once in your life, I guess: in the city centre of Vienna. Continue reading Austrian National Day
Yearly Archives: 2013
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-04.jpg "Trg Kralja Tomislava & Umjetnički Paviljon, Zagreb")
The Balkans in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-22.jpg "Split")
From City to Sea
My vacation in Croatia was rather atypical for me. Apart from exploring some cities and national parks, I mainly spent my time relaxing on the beach. Pure indulgence!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-21.jpg "Komiža")
Green Hills and Blue Caves
The last destination of my stay in Croatia was also the least touristy: the island of Vis. This island used to be a military base (up to 1989). Therefore, it is not yet that developed for toursists. However, that was just what I wanted. So, I simply spent my time lazying around and enjoying the island life on Vis and the neighbouring island of Biševo. Continue reading Green Hills and Blue Caves
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-17.jpg "Hvar")
Relaxing on the Party Island
Hvar is known to be a party island. However, it is also suitable for relaxing and doing nothing – being a Croatian island, it also has sun and beach to offer. Continue reading Relaxing on the Party Island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-14.jpg "Split")
Split away from the tourist hordes
Split is also overrun with tourists – even now, after the end of high season. So, I tried to explore the city at rather uncommon times, and visit rather uncommon places. This way, I got spend some nice time in the city. Continue reading Split away from the tourist hordes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-12.jpg "Trogir")
Trogir for the Relaxed
For the last one-and-a-half days, I explored the oldtown of Trogir – at a very relaxed pace. Continue reading Trogir for the Relaxed
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-10.jpg "Skradinski Buk")
Empty Streets and Crowded Paths
The last two days I spent in Šibenik, exploring both the city as well as the nearby Krka waterfalls. Continue reading Empty Streets and Crowded Paths
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-08.jpg "Telašćica (Dugi otok)")
The Balkans are at the sea!
In the past two days, I took advantage of the location of Zadar at the sea: I spent one day lazying around at the beach, and one day on a boat trip to the islands along the coast. Continue reading The Balkans are at the sea!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-06.jpg "Sv Donat & Sv Stošije, Zadar")
Venice is in the Balkans!
While Zagreb was dominated by k.u.k. architecture, the Venetian (and sometimes even Roman) influence cannot be overlooked in Zadar. Continue reading Venice is in the Balkans!