![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000547-1038x576.jpg "Fuego seen from Acatenango summit")
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.
Category Archives: Trip Summary
![[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 the Nordics, 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).
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/caucasus2014.jpg "Kazbegi")
Mountains and Monasteries of the Caucasus
In fall 2014, I explored the Caucasus for two weeks. During that time, I was not only hiking in the mountains. I also explored lots of churches and monasteries, some of which were truly spectacular.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/iceland2014.jpg "Hveradalir")
Touring around Iceland
In summer 2014, a group of friend and me spent just under three weeks in Iceland. During our stay, we drove around the whole island in a rental car.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-22.jpg "Split")
From City to Sea
My vacation in Croatia was rather atypical for me. Apart from exploring some cities and national parks, I mainly spent my time relaxing on the beach. Pure indulgence!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nz2013.jpg "Lake Te Anau, New Zealand")
There and Back Again
Thanks to two months of unpaid vacation, I could spend eight weeks in New Zealand in February/March 2013. Again, I really fell in love with this beautiful country and its friendly people.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/trips2010-12.jpg "Exploring Europe")
Exploring Europe
After an initial trip through the United States in Spring 2010, I explored Europe on several trips between autumn 2010 and summer 2012: I have been to the Balkans and the Baltics, to Spain, and to Norway.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/baltics2012.jpg "Käsmu Peninsula")
Backpacking in the Baltics
For three weeks, I was backpacking in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.