![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-04-16.jpg "El Chorro Valley")
El Chorro is a Mecca for climbers. However, I opted against going straight up the rocks, but rather explored the area by hiking on several hiking paths. In total, I was away for nearly six hours – maybe not that relaxing in the eyes of some people. Continue reading Unwinding in El Chorro
Category Archives: Travel Diary
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-04-15.jpg "Andalusian Mountains")
Andalusia, or: Welcome to the Mountains!
My holiday in Spain started very stereotypically with a flight to Málaga, admidst lots of elderly tourists and a school class on their way to a language holiday. After my arrival, however, I left the "typical" Andalusia behind, and made my way into the mountains. Continue reading Andalusia, or: Welcome to the Mountains!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-17.jpg "Magistrala")
Hiking like a Tourist
After having spent three days on the Polish side of the High Tatras, I now explored the Slovakian side of this mountain range. Continue reading Hiking like a Tourist
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-15.jpg "Dolina Gasienicowa")
Hiking like an Eagle
For the last two days, I have been hiking in the High Tatras, along the mountain ridge which marks the border between Poland and Slovakia. Continue reading Hiking like an Eagle
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-12.jpg "Auschwitz Concentration Camp")
The Horror of Auschwitz
Today was not a relaxing vacation day, but a rather sombre history lesson: I visited the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Continue reading The Horror of Auschwitz
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-11.jpg "Wawel")
Kraków, the Old Royal City
In the last two days, I explored Kraków a bit – and was pleasantly surprised about the beauty of the city. Continue reading Kraków, the Old Royal City
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-29.jpg "Stavanger")
Stavanger, the City of Ships
As we spent the last four days in Stavanger (and went on our hiking trips to Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten from there), we also spent some time to explore the town itself. Continue reading Stavanger, the City of Ships
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-28.jpg "Kjeragbolten")
Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot
Our second hike in Lysefjord was also quite popular, but not as popular as the one to Preikestolen. Our goal, however, was also quite spectacular: Kjerabgolten, a boulder which is wedged into a mountain crevasse almost 1000 meters above Lysefjord. Continue reading Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-27.jpg "Preikestolen")
Tourist Crowds at Preikestolen
Despite the warnings of my fellow traveller, I wanted to visit Preikestolen. Unfortunately, however, she was right: Preikestolen is truly overrun by tourists. Continue reading Tourist Crowds at Preikestolen
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-24.jpg "Nærøyfjord")
Kayaking in Nærøyfjord
Just a few dozens kilometers away from Jotunheimen National Park, the weather was much better. So, we decided to go on an overnight kayak trip in Nærøyfjord. Continue reading Kayaking in Nærøyfjord