![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/P6230143-1038x576.jpg "Leie")
On rather short notice, I got the opportunity for a business trip to Belgium. I took this chance to also spend two extra days exploring the country. Today, I spent my time in the beautiful city of Ghent. Continue reading Business Trip to Belgium
Yearly Archives: 2017
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170522_170230-1038x576.jpg "Bryce Canyon as seen from Inspiration Point")
Across the United States
In spring 2017, seven years after my previous trip, I finally returned to the United States for another holiday. This time, I crossed the whole country by train: from New York via Chicago and Utah all the way to California.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170601_163350.jpg "Coast of Northern California")
Goodbye to California
My flight back home have me the opportunity to see the parts of California I have visited in the past week from above. Continue reading Goodbye to California
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2996-1038x576.jpg "Prairie Creek Trail")
Into the (Red)woods
I spent the last three-and-a-half days of my stay in the United States hiking in the (Red)woods. These tree giants are very impressive to see, which is why I kept strolling through the forest almost until the last minute. Continue reading Into the (Red)woods
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2821-1038x576.jpg "Coast of Norther California in fog")
California Coast
For the past one-and-a-half days I have been making my way up the coast in California – on a very windy road. Continue reading California Coast
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/12_IMG_2692-1038x576.jpg "Point Reyes Peninsula at Tomales Point")
Californian cliffs
After travelling from the East to the West Coast, I had to actually explore part of the coast a bit. So, I spent the past two days in Point Reyes National Seashore. Continue reading Californian cliffs
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/01_IMG_2392-1038x576.jpg "Alcatraz")
Visiting a high security prison
In San Francisco, I am doing sightseeing in stages – in a seven-year-long cycle: In 2003, I walked the streets of the city for a day. In 2010, I only had time to (re)visit the most important sights. Today, I finally visited one of the biggest tourist attractions in town: Alcatraz. Continue reading Visiting a high security prison
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/amtrak.jpg "Amtrak")
Across the country, one-way, please!
Now, after finishing my third (and final) leg of my train trip across the Continental United States, I would like to present some impressions from my time aboard Amtrak trains. Continue reading Across the country, one-way, please!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10_IMG_2110-1038x576.jpg "Bryce Canyon")
What a nice garden, Your Majesty!
My last stop of my road trip through Utah was another highlight: Bryce Canyon. I explored the area on the Queen’s Garden Trail, the Navajo Loop, the Peek-A-Boo Loop, and the Rim Trail. Continue reading What a nice garden, Your Majesty!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1845-1038x576.jpg "Devil's Garden")
What a nice garden, Mr. Devil!
Today was reserved for a Slot Canyon Tour. Unfortunately, I could not find any, so I had to organize my day myself. I ended up visiting Devil’s Garden, the Petrified Forest, and Escalante River, making some short hikes at all these destinations. Continue reading What a nice garden, Mr. Devil!