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In June 2011, I visited Montenegro again (after my first stay in September 2010). This time, I spent ten days there, during which I discovered the true gem of the country: its mountains which are mostly untouched by tourism.
Derwisch erzählt
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Picture from Interkulttheater
For the sixth time, Turkish-born Aret Güzel Aleksanyan performs in "Derwisch erzählt" as Meddâh (storyteller) in the Interkulttheater in Vienna. For those of you speaking German, I can only cite Karl Farkas: Schauen Sie sich das an!
This blog entry is an abridged version of the original entry in German.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-10-15.jpg "Hlavné Námestie")
Bratislava and the Twin City Liner
As my trip back from my holidays in the High Tatras left me with a free train ticket Bratislava, I took the opportunity for a short trip to the Slovakian captial today. Continue reading Bratislava and the Twin City Liner
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-17.jpg "Magistrala")
Hiking like a Tourist
After having spent three days on the Polish side of the High Tatras, I now explored the Slovakian side of this mountain range. Continue reading Hiking like a Tourist
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-15.jpg "Dolina Gasienicowa")
Hiking like an Eagle
For the last two days, I have been hiking in the High Tatras, along the mountain ridge which marks the border between Poland and Slovakia. Continue reading Hiking like an Eagle
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The Horror of Auschwitz
Today was not a relaxing vacation day, but a rather sombre history lesson: I visited the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Continue reading The Horror of Auschwitz
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-11.jpg "Wawel")
Kraków, the Old Royal City
In the last two days, I explored Kraków a bit – and was pleasantly surprised about the beauty of the city. Continue reading Kraków, the Old Royal City
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-29.jpg "Stavanger")
Stavanger, the City of Ships
As we spent the last four days in Stavanger (and went on our hiking trips to Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten from there), we also spent some time to explore the town itself. Continue reading Stavanger, the City of Ships
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Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot
Our second hike in Lysefjord was also quite popular, but not as popular as the one to Preikestolen. Our goal, however, was also quite spectacular: Kjerabgolten, a boulder which is wedged into a mountain crevasse almost 1000 meters above Lysefjord. Continue reading Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-27.jpg "Preikestolen")
Tourist Crowds at Preikestolen
Despite the warnings of my fellow traveller, I wanted to visit Preikestolen. Unfortunately, however, she was right: Preikestolen is truly overrun by tourists. Continue reading Tourist Crowds at Preikestolen