![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261030_093502-1038x576.jpg "Bay between Taħt il-Maqjel and Ras il-Fniek")
Today I explored the southeast coast of Malta: I hiked from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk. The latter, by the way, is pronounced “Marsa-shlock” – because in Malti, the letter “X” actually represents an “SH” sound. Continue reading X is for SHow
Tag Archives: Beach Life
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261027_124726-1038x576.jpg "Għajn Tuffieħa")
Red Tower, green spinach, blue sea
I have now arrived in Malta. After having spent the last few days walking through various towns in Sicily, I decided to spend my first (full) day in Malta our in nature – exploring the northwest of the island. In this area, I could easily combine several appealing destinations with a moderately long hike. Continue reading Red Tower, green spinach, blue sea
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261014_111606-1038x576.jpg "View of eastern Favignana")
Island off the island
Today, the excursion to the Aegadian Islands – originally planned for the day before – finally took place: I spent the day on Favignana, the largest of the Aegadian Islands. Continue reading Island off the island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250915_133329-1038x576.jpg "View of Monaco")
French Riviera and Provence
In late summer 2025, I enjoyed three weeks at the French Riviera and in Provence, with a side trip to Monaco. On the way there and back, I also travelled through Italy and Switzerland, respectively.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250923_122450-1038x576.jpg "View of Calanque d'En-Vau from the viewpoint")
The Calanques of Cassis
The French Riviera may be known for cities like Nice, Cannes, or Saint Tropez in its eastern part, but when it comes to nature, the coast becomes increasingly beautiful towards the west, I think: As mentioned, I already liked the cliffs of Porquerolles, but the Calanques in the national park of the same name between Marseille and Cassis, my westernmost (and last) stop on the French Riviera, are trulyin a class of their own. Continue reading The Calanques of Cassis
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250920_101302-1038x576.jpg "Southern coast of Porquerolles")
Peninsula and Island
I spent the last two and a half days in and around Hyères. Most of my (active) time, I spent outside the city limits, though: on the Presqu’île de Giens and the offshore island of Porquerolles. Continue reading Peninsula and Island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250919_111806-1038x576.jpg "View of Cannes")
Can(nes) be recommended?
Originally, Cannes was not on my itinerary. However, since I had at least six hours to fill between check-out and check-in, but only about a three-hour train ride to take, I decided to spend about four and a half hours in glamorous Cannes. Continue reading Can(nes) be recommended?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250918_124311.jpg "Nice from Colline du Château")
A normal day (of strike action) in France
A nationwide strike was announced for today in France: All means of transport were supposed to be affected, as were some other sectors (e.g., pharmacies). Luckily, I left myself a buffer day when planning my time in Nice. Actually, this was intended for the case of bad weather (because “strike” was not on my “could affect my vacation” bingo card), but that does not really matter, of course. Due to the circumstances, I decided to limit myself to a city tour of Nice (within walking distance of my accommodation). Continue reading A normal day (of strike action) in France
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250917_095213-1038x576.jpg "Cap d'Antibes")
At the Cape of Rogged Rocks
After visiting some small villages the day before, I took a day trip to a larger city today: Antibes. The main reason for my trip there, however, was not the city itself, but the nearby Cap d’Antibes. There, a very beautiful coastal hiking trail beckoned. Continue reading At the Cape of Rogged Rocks
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250916_104459-1038x576.jpg "Villefranche-sur-Mer")
Villages on the sea
On French Riviera, there are numerous little villages directly on the coast. I have explored some of these in the past few days. Continue reading Villages on the sea