![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000061-1038x576.jpg "Chania Harbour")
I travelled 100 kilometres to the South (by boat), and 100 kilometres to the West (by bus), and am now in Chania, Crete. This town is much more like the Greece I know from my childhood: touristy, but not overly much so. Continue reading Chania, the “real” Greece
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000009-1038x576.jpg "Fira at sunset")
Santorini – a must-see (by popular vote)!
After twelve years, I finally returned to the holiday destination of my childhood: Greece. The first three days, I spent on a (very popular) island that I have not visited so far: Santorini. Continue reading Santorini – a must-see (by popular vote)!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/P6240205-1038x576.jpg "Atomium")
Atoms in the Heart of Europe
On my second free day in Belgium, I explored Brussels: the Old Town, the European Quarter, and the Atomium. Continue reading Atoms in the Heart of Europe
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/P6230143-1038x576.jpg "Leie")
Business Trip to Belgium
On rather short notice, I got the opportunity for a business trip to Belgium. I took this chance to also spend two extra days exploring the country. Today, I spent my time in the beautiful city of Ghent. Continue reading Business Trip to Belgium
![[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/2017/06/20170601_163350.jpg "Coast of Northern California")
Goodbye to California
My flight back home have me the opportunity to see the parts of California I have visited in the past week from above. Continue reading Goodbye to California
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_2996-1038x576.jpg "Prairie Creek Trail")
Into the (Red)woods
I spent the last three-and-a-half days of my stay in the United States hiking in the (Red)woods. These tree giants are very impressive to see, which is why I kept strolling through the forest almost until the last minute. Continue reading Into the (Red)woods
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_2821-1038x576.jpg "Coast of Norther California in fog")
California Coast
For the past one-and-a-half days I have been making my way up the coast in California – on a very windy road. Continue reading California Coast
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/12_IMG_2692-1038x576.jpg "Point Reyes Peninsula at Tomales Point")
Californian cliffs
After travelling from the East to the West Coast, I had to actually explore part of the coast a bit. So, I spent the past two days in Point Reyes National Seashore. Continue reading Californian cliffs
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/01_IMG_2392-1038x576.jpg "Alcatraz")
Visiting a high security prison
In San Francisco, I am doing sightseeing in stages – in a seven-year-long cycle: In 2003, I walked the streets of the city for a day. In 2010, I only had time to (re)visit the most important sights. Today, I finally visited one of the biggest tourist attractions in town: Alcatraz. Continue reading Visiting a high security prison