![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/10_20191115_133245-1038x576.jpg "Robberg Peninsula")
As I only had time for some of the highlights during my first visit to South Africa in 2018, I explored some other parts of the country in fall 2019, namely the Garden Route and the Wild Coast.
Category Archives: Trip Summary
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hoian08-1038x576.jpg "Hoi An lanterns")
Good Morning, Vietnam
For the first time, I visited Southeast Asia: I spent three weeks in Vietnam, travelling through the whole country from South to North.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Katse5_IMG_5650-1038x576.jpg "Katse Lake")
My first trip to Africa
For a very long time, Africa was still a (mostly) blank spot on my travel map. In fall 2018, I managed to change that with a trip to South Africa (and Lesotho).
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3961.jpg "Bartolomé")
Ecuador & Galapagos
In spring 2018, I treated myself to a very special trip: a visit to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170522_170230-1038x576.jpg "Bryce Canyon as seen from Inspiration Point")
Across the United States
In spring 2017, seven years after my previous trip, I finally returned to the United States for another holiday. This time, I crossed the whole country by train: from New York via Chicago and Utah all the way to California.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2687-1038x576.jpg "Yulong River")
Highlights of China
In October 2016, it was time to explore a region of which I did not know much about before: China. I spent three weeks there, exploring some of the most well-known sights of this country.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000547-1038x576.jpg "Fuego seen from Acatenango summit")
The Ruta Maya
In Winter 2016, I got to know the culture of the Mayas (in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). I also had some relaxing days on the beach, and went hiking in the Guatemaltecan highlands.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/trips2013-15.jpg "Walking the World")
Walking the World
In autumn 2013, I spent a relaxing holiday in Croatia. In the years 2014 and 2015, however, the focus was more on hiking: in Scandinavia, in the Caucasus, and in the Himalaya.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150917_160655-1038x576.jpg "Kvavlo, Tusheti")
Hiking the Caucasus
As I really enjoyed my Caucasus trip the year before, but did not manage to see "everything", I returned to this region once more. This time, I focused mainly on Eastern Georgia: Kacheti and Tusheti.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/20-IMG_0004-1038x576.jpg "Annapurna Base Camp")
Annapurna Sanctuary
For two weeks, I was hiking in the Annapurna region (on a group tour). After that, I explored Kathmandu valley for just under a week (on my own).