![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150329_101359-1038x576.jpg "Annapurna Base Camp")
Today we reached Annapurna Base Camp. It is situated at 4,130 meters above sea level amidst numerous peaks of 6,000+ meters height – a truly breathtaking sight!
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/20150325_080314-1038x576.jpg "Dhaulagiri Range")
Teahouse Trekking in the Annapurna Region
I am currently on a ten-day hike in Nepal. The first part of this hike is a classical “teahouse trek” (i.e. hiking from one tea/guest house to the next). We have been hiking through rhododendron forest and enjoyed the views of the surrounding mountains, e.g. from Poon Hill, a popular vantage point.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20150102_110855-1038x576.jpg "Hall bei Admont")
New Year’s in the Snow
Around New Year’s 2014/15, I delighted in the virtues of the Austrian Alps: Together with some friends, I spent a couple of days in Styria – with heaps of snow! Continue reading New Year’s in the Snow
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141011_125824-1038x576.jpg "Tsminda Sameba Church")
A worthy last day in Georgia
A church high up amidst the mountains of the Great Caucasus – how could the last destination of my stay in Georgia and Armenia be more appropriate? Continue reading A worthy last day in Georgia
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141010_125147-1038x576.jpg "Sanahin Monastery")
All churched out in Armenia
The sights in Armenia are more or less limited to churches and monasteries. This could mean that a visit to this country soon gets boring. However, as I only spent three days in Armenia (one of which in Yerevan), and there are some true gems among the Armenian monasteries, I enjoyed my stay nonetheless. Continue reading All churched out in Armenia
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141009_170323-1038x576.jpg "Hanrapetutyan Hraparak")
Yerevan, the modern Soviet city
The centre of Yerevan was completely redesigned in Soviet times. Therefore, there is basically no Old Town, but a lot of Soviet architecture. Still, the city feels more modern and westernized than Tbilisi. Continue reading Yerevan, the modern Soviet city
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Uplistsikhe_Stalin.jpg "Uplistsikhe/Stalin")
Stone and Stalin
Today, I went on a day trip to Gori in order to visit the cave city of Uplistsikhe. However, Gori is also known for another reason: It is the birthplace of Iosseb Bessarionis dse Dschughaschwili – better known as Stalin. Continue reading Stone and Stalin
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141004_143438-1038x576.jpg "Gelati Monastery")
Places of Worship in Kutaisi
Religion is very important in Georgia. So, it is only natural to visit some places of worship. Continue reading Places of Worship in Kutaisi
![[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