![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240620_105613-1038x576.jpg "Rigi Kulm")
Today, the weather was supposed to be still alright (at least more or less), so I set off on my first trip to the Swiss Alps: I went up to Rigi, the “Queen of the Mountains”. Continue reading Just quickly to Rigi
Category Archives: Travel Diary
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240619_092754-1038x576.jpg "Zürich Old Town along the Limmat river")
Grüezi in Züri
Last night, I left for a short vacation in Switzerland (or maybe I should say: short for me?). The night train took me to Zürich. So I took the opportunity to explore the city for (just under) a day – some 18 years after my first (and so far last) visit. Continue reading Grüezi in Züri
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240217_105424-1038x576.jpg "Grand Palace")
OneTwo Nights in Bangkok
My last stop on my (second) trip around the world was Bangkok. Some people seem to love this city. However, three days were not enough for me to reach this state. Actually, three days in Bangkok were enough for me. Continue reading OneTwo Nights in Bangkok
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240216_194207-1038x576.jpg "Surat Thani Railway Station")
One Night (Train) to Bangkok
I covered my last (overland) leg of this trip by train, or more precisely by night train: from Surat Thani to Bangkok. Continue reading One Night (Train) to Bangkok
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240215_172249-1038x576.jpg "Ao Nang Beach")
The tourist beach of Krabi
Ao Nang is quite touristy. This is why I actually just wanted to use it as a base for a trip to the surrounding area. However, as I am recovering from my most recent food poisoning, I took it easy and stayed in town after all. Continue reading The tourist beach of Krabi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240211_132102-1038x576.jpg "Tonsai Beach")
The amazing beaches of Krabi
After my stay on the island of Koh Lanta, I went back to the mainland. However, also my next destination had some properties that are usually typically of an island: It can only be reached by boat, and not by road. Continue reading The amazing beaches of Krabi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240210_145737-1038x576.jpg "Phra Ae Beach")
Relaxing on Koh Lanta
After saying goodbye to Northern Thailand, it is now time for the Thai beaches. I decided to visit the province of Krabi for that, as it is supposed to be not as crowded as the “big names” like Phuket or Ko Samui. The first three (full) days, I spent on the island of Koh Lanta. Continue reading Relaxing on Koh Lanta
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/P2060655-1038x576.jpg "Elephant herd walking through the river")
Elephants by the river
I have spent my last day in Northern Thailand with a visit to an Elephant sanctuary and observing these gentle giants there. Continue reading Elephants by the river
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240205_130946-1038x576.jpg "View from Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail")
Pagodas in the mountains
Today was devoted to exploring nature again: I visited the highest mountain in Thailand, Doi Inthanon. However, even there I came across some temples (or more precisely: some pagodas). Continue reading Pagodas in the mountains
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240203_162448-1038x576.jpg "Wat Phra Sing")
Temple-hopping in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is really rich in temples – too rich to visit them all. So, on my first day and a half in the city, I concentrated on those temples that were considered particularly worth visiting or that looked particularly inviting to me as I walked past. Continue reading Temple-hopping in Chiang Mai