![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-17.jpg "Trakai Island Castle")
As I got rid of my cold, I had time to explore Vilnius and its surroundings a bit. Today, I went on a half-day trip to Trakai. Continue reading Vilnius without a Cold
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-16.jpg "Grūda")
A Day in the Lithuanian Countryside
Today, I left Vilnius behind and went on a day trip to Dzūkija National Park. There, I went on a hike through the forest, passing by the meanders of the stream Grūda, wading through grass, and enjoying the unspoilt nature. Continue reading A Day in the Lithuanian Countryside
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-14.jpg "Nagliai Dune")
Today’s Special Combo: Forest, Sand, and Sea!
Today's excursion to the Curonia Spit was a very memorable one: The mixture of more sand dunes, which are over 50 meters high, and dense forest makes this area rather unique (at least in my experience). Continue reading Today’s Special Combo: Forest, Sand, and Sea!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-13.jpg "Hill of Crosses")
Lithuanian Pilgrimage
On my way to the coast, I stopped in Šiauliai which is close to a very unique sight: the Hill of Crosses. Continue reading Lithuanian Pilgrimage
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-12.jpg "Vilnius")
Vilnius with a Cold
As I obviously caught a cold while cycling in the rain, I had two rather uneventful days, and did not see a lot of Vilnius: I just did a short two-hour stroll through the city – which is very short even for me. Continue reading Vilnius with a Cold
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-10.jpg "Branicki Palace")
Polish Versailles?
On my way from Bialowieża National Park to Lithuania, I stopped for a night in Bialystok. Continue reading Polish Versailles?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-09.jpg "Bialowieża National Park")
The Last Primeval Forest in Europe
The last two days I spent in Bialowieża which is home to the (allegedly) last primeval forest in all of Europe. I do not know whether this is true or not, but it is definitely a very beautiful region. Continue reading The Last Primeval Forest in Europe
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-07.jpg "Plac Zamkowy")
Warsaw in Football Fever?
Today, I spent some hours in Warsaw on my way to my final destination. Even though the opening of the European Soccer Championship will be tomorrow, the city was not too crowded. In fact, at some points you would not even have noticed the upcoming competition. Continue reading Warsaw in Football Fever?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/andalucia2012.jpg "Grazalema, España")
Hiking in Andalusia
My first stay in Spain was not a beach holiday, but rather a hiking trip.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-04-22.jpg "Sierra de las Nieves")
Excuse me, where is the airport?
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