![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Basotho3_IMG_5601-1038x576.jpg "Matsoaing Village")
The first 24 hours in Lesotho was dedicated to getting to know the Basotho (as the local people are called): We visited a sheep shearing shed, have seen some traditional crafts and dances, visited a traditional healer, and stayed at a rural homestay. Continue reading Visiting the Basotho
Yearly Archives: 2018
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SaniPass2_20181022_110517-1038x576.jpg "Sani Pass")
Across the Sani Pass into Lesotho
Today, I started my stay in Lesotho – with a drive up the spectacular Sani Pass. Continue reading Across the Sani Pass into Lesotho
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Underberg8_PA210145-1038x576.jpg "View from Stromness")
Hiking in the Drakensberg mountains
The second week of my stay in South Africa was dedicated to the Drakensberg mountains. I started with two days in Underberg, in the Southern Drakensberg region, where I went on some hikes. Continue reading Hiking in the Drakensberg mountains
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Durban_20181019_101920-1038x576.jpg "Durban Beach")
(Beach) Bums in Durban
The short time I spent in Durban (just 14 hours) has not left much time for exploration. However, what I have seen does not really make me want to see more. Continue reading (Beach) Bums in Durban
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/00-Title_IMG_5102-1038x576.jpg "Madikwe Game Reserve")
My first safari
I spent the last three days in the Madikwe Game Reserve on several game drives. Even though it is still the first week of my holiday, I can already say that this was for sure one of the highlights of my trip. Continue reading My first safari
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PA140012-1038x576.jpg "Soweto")
So-wet-o
Actually, Soweto stands for South Western Townships. However, considering the amount of rain in the past two days, the meaning hinted at in the title also seems appropriate. Continue reading So-wet-o
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9241584-1038x576.jpg "Mullerthal Trail")
Hiking in Little Switzerland
My last day in Luxembourg I spent with an activity that may not come to mind immediately when thinking of this country. Still, it is quite possible (and also fits my interests quite well): a hike in the Little Switzerland. Continue reading Hiking in Little Switzerland
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9211351-1038x576.jpg "View from the Bock")
City without castle
Unfortunately, today was rather rainy. Luckily, I have already spent one morning exploring the City of Luxembourg. So, I had already seen a bit of the old town, and was happy to spend my time today in several museums. Continue reading City without castle
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9221431-1038x576.jpg "Vianden Castle")
The Castles of Luxembourg
Today, I visited some of Luxembourg’s castles: First, I had a look at the most well-known (and most visited) castle of the country in Vianden. Then, I went on to Clervaux for the three museums in its castle. Continue reading The Castles of Luxembourg
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_162311-1038x576.jpg "Esch-sur-Sûre")
The village in a hole
I am spending this weekend in Luxembourg. After a short exploration of Luxembourg City in the morning (more about that in a later entry), I drove up North to take a look at the pittoresque village of Esch-sur-Sûre. Continue reading The village in a hole