![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-05-15.jpg "Jackson Lake")
I have not heard of the Grand Tetons before this trip. Still, this national park is definitely worth a visit. Continue reading Truly Grand Tetons
Category Archives: Travel Diary
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-05-14.jpg "Bison")
Geysers, and Bisons, and (no) Bears! Oh, My!
Winter has not yet left Yellowstone National Park either – at least during the night with lows down to 19° F (-7° C). During the day, however, it was nice and sunny, and we could thoroughly enjoy the world's oldest national park. Continue reading Geysers, and Bisons, and (no) Bears! Oh, My!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-05-11.jpg "Yosemite Falls")
Winter Wonderland Yosemite
I intended this trip to be my summer holiday, and I expected to enjoy (at least) spring-like temperatures in Yosemite. However, here it is still winter: Sub-zero temperatures at night, and a (snow) storm passing through. Continue reading Winter Wonderland Yosemite
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-05-09.jpg "Golden Gate Bridge")
High-Speed Sightseeing in San Francisco
My "Best of the West" tour (organized by Trek America) was due to start in San Francisco today, so I flew in yesterday. In the afternoon, I went on a whirlwind tour of the city. Continue reading High-Speed Sightseeing in San Francisco
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-18.jpg "Downtown Manhattan (as seen from the Staten Island Ferry)")
Manhattan Revisited
Even though I tried to focus on Brooklyn during this visit, I could not resist spending some time in Manhattan as well. During my time there, I revisited some sights, where I have already been before (e.g. Central Park or my favourite museum, the AMNH), but I have also managed to include some "firsts" into my itinerary. Continue reading Manhattan Revisited
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-17.jpg "Park Slope Neighbourhood")
Brooklyn Discovered
Even though I have lived in Brooklyn for four months (during my study abroad), I have not yet visited much of its sights. As my friend whom I visited this time also lives in Brooklyn, I took the opportunity to catch up on tourist sights in this borough. Continue reading Brooklyn Discovered
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-11.jpg "Downtown Toronto")
Green Toronto
I think, I have to specify a bit more precisely my impression of Toronto. While I still think that the buildings of Downtown (seen from below) are not the main tourist attraction, I am very fond of the parks, the Waterfront and Toronto Island. Continue reading Green Toronto
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-10.jpg "Spencer Gorge")
Time Difference: 6 weeks
The actual time difference between Austria and Canada might only be six hours, but as far as nature and the seasons are concerned, it seems more like six weeks to me. Continue reading Time Difference: 6 weeks
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-08.jpg "Parliament Hill")
Tulips from Amsterdam
I explored the Canadian capital for two days, visiting both the Parliament (and its surroundings) as well as two museums (due to the inclimate weather). Continue reading Tulips from Amsterdam
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2009-05-05.jpg "Downtown Toronto")
Mixed emotions
I am not sure what to think of Toronto. On the one hand, the tourist sights are not that exciting. On the other hand, however, I really enjoyed the "other" (i.e. "everyday-life") Toronto that I was able to explore thanks to being shown around by some friends living here. Continue reading Mixed emotions