![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140225_101211-1038x576.jpg "Dog Sledding")
For four days, I enjoyed the winter in Northern Sweden, even though it was not quite as wintery as expected. Continue reading Winter Adventures in Northern Sweden
Category Archives: Travel Diary
Welcome to the 21st century
Monday morning instead of Sunday night, the new Terminal 3 instead of the old Terminal 2 – what a difference to the previous year!
Finally, the security check is right at the entrance, so that you can buy some drinks to take aboard. Moreover, the shops are not only modern, but also open – even though they resemble the typical airport shops all over the world. Still: That is more like an airport of a cosmopolitan city!
![[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!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-05.jpg "Plitvička Jezera")
Cyrstal Clear and Torquise
Today, I did the tourist thing: On my way from Zagreb to the coast, I visited Plitvice Lakes National Park. Continue reading Cyrstal Clear and Torquise