![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-09.jpg "Onetahuti Beach")
Today I splashed out, and went on a full day kayaking trip in Abel Tasman National Park. The park is simply to beautiful to leave it after just two days. Continue reading Abel Tasman by Sea
Category Archives: Travel Diary
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-08.jpg "View from South Head")
Abel Tasman by Land
The last two days, I was hiking in Abel Tasman National Park. Despite it being my first real hike, I opted for a two-day outing (which was recommended to me by an Austrian couple). As it turned out, it was a good decision. Continue reading Abel Tasman by Land
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-05.jpg "Cape Farewell")
Hello, Farewell Spit
In order to avoid hiking in the rain, I made a detour to the far northwest of the South Island, and visited the Farewell Spit. Continue reading Hello, Farewell Spit
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-03.jpg "Laughing Kiwi Backpackers")
Sanatorium for the Exhausted
Yesterday I flew down to the South Island, where I enjoyed the warm weather and the sunshine. Continue reading Sanatorium for the Exhausted
Auckland for the Exhausted
![[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
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