![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141004_143438-1038x576.jpg "Gelati Monastery")
Religion is very important in Georgia. So, it is only natural to visit some places of worship. Continue reading Places of Worship in Kutaisi
Category Archives: Wide, Wide World
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141003_145943.jpg "Great Caucasus near Mestia")
Svaneti and the Great Caucasus
Before my trip, I was often asked why I go to Georgia. The mountains of the Great Caucasus were one of the main reasons – and they are indeed breathtaking! Continue reading Svaneti and the Great Caucasus
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20140929_150742-1038x576.jpg "David Gareja")
A visit to a monastery without illegal border crossing
Today I visited the monastery David Gareja close to the Georgian-Azeri border. Continue reading A visit to a monastery without illegal border crossing
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/20140927_115823-1038x576.jpg "Tbilisi")
The two sides of Tbilisi
I am in two minds about Tbilisi: On the one hand, there are some charming little streets that are very inviting for a stroll. On the other hand, there are also areas where the city is stinky and loud. Continue reading The two sides of Tbilisi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/scandinavia.jpg "Laugavellir")
Scandinavia in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-01.jpg "Puffin")
Iceland in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/iceland2014.jpg "Hveradalir")
Touring around Iceland
In summer 2014, a group of friend and me spent just under three weeks in Iceland. During our stay, we drove around the whole island in a rental car.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-11.jpg "Þingvellir")
The Golden Circle
At the end of our trip, we did the tourist thing, and visited the sights of the Golden Circle: the waterfall Gullfoss, the geyser Strokkur, and Þingvellir. Continue reading The Golden Circle
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-10.jpg "Kerlingarfjöll")
Traversing the Highlands
Our holiday is coming to an end, so we are slowly returning to Reykjavík. However, we did not take the fastest route via the ring road. Instead, we took the Kjölur gravel road through the interior. Continue reading Traversing the Highlands
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-08.jpg "Glaumbær")
Iceland in older days and today
The past two days were rather relaxing. Today, we just visted the museum Glaumbær. Yesterday, we drove around the Tröllaskagi peninsula (where we also went on a short hike). Continue reading Iceland in older days and today