![[Picture]](../../../../../regions/nz/north/thumb/50.jpg "Myers Park")
My days in Auckland were dominated by my cold and my jet lag. Therefore, I mainly stayed at the hostel, and tried to get some rest. Continue reading Auckland for the Exhausted
Category Archives: Travel Diary
Kia Ora, Aotearoa!
After 28 hours on the go, I finally arrived in New Zealand. Especially the time difference is getting to me, though. Continue reading Kia Ora, Aotearoa!
Only in Vienna!
The date is January 28, 2013, just after 8 p.m. The Vienna airport is entirely lethargic. Well, not entirely… A small group of indomitable merchants still holds out against renovation and early closing. And life is not easy for the straying tourists around these shops selling Duty Free goods, luxury clothes, magazines, and typical Austrian sweets… Continue reading Only in Vienna!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-07-01.jpg "Tallinn from above")
Tourist Crush in Tallinn
Tallinn can be compared to Dubrovnik – as far as the number of tourists is concerned. When I visited the Old Town for the first time three days ago, it was that crowded that I almost turned around again. Continue reading Tourist Crush in Tallinn
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/baltics2012.jpg "Käsmu Peninsula")
Bay and Bog
In the meantime, I have arrived in Tallinn, the last stop of my trip through the Baltics. From there, I went on two day trips to the quite diverse, and very beautiful Lahemaa-Nationalpark. Continue reading Bay and Bog
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-27.jpg "Kuressaare Episcopal Castle")
In the Soviet Military Area
In Soviet times, the island of Saaremaa was a military area to which access was restricted even for Estonians. Today, no signs of that remain – other than lots of untouched nature. Continue reading In the Soviet Military Area
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-26.jpg "Kuninga")
Stop-Over in Pärnu
During a four-hour layover in Pärnu, I had a short stroll through this nice seaside town. Continue reading Stop-Over in Pärnu
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-25.jpg "Sandstone Cliff at Gauja River")
Rainy, Cloudy, Go!
This weekend, I had to plan around the rainy periods. In the end, however, I had enough time for exploring Gauja National Park with its both attractions: river and castles. Continue reading Rainy, Cloudy, Go!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-24.jpg "Midsummer Fire")
Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration
In the night from June 23 to June 24, all of Latvia celebrates the summer solstice – a very interesting celebration! Continue reading Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-22.jpg "Old Town")
Riga, or: Art Nouveau and Wood
My third capital on this trip – sightseeing is slowly getting hard work! Therefore, I chose a rather relaxed itinerary. Nonetheless, I have seen a bit of the city. Continue reading Riga, or: Art Nouveau and Wood