![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221101_113204-1038x576.jpg "View near Chinamada")
I want to dedicate the next few days of my holidays to the Anaga mountains in the North East of the island of Tenerife. In other to get an idea of the different altitude levels of this nature park, I decided to start with a hike from the view point Cruz del Carmen (at almost 1000 metres above sea level) to Punta del Hidalgo (at the coast). Continue reading From mountain to sea
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221028_121350-1038x576.jpg "West coast at La Aldea")
The West coast of Gran Canaria
On my last day with a rental car in Gran Canaria, I (once again) explored some windy mountain roads – this time the road connecting the South coast with the West coast of the island. Continue reading The West coast of Gran Canaria
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_103401-1038x576.jpg "Maspalomas Dunes")
Gran Canaria is in Africa!
Today, I said farewell to Gran Canaria’s interior, and returned to the coast. I hiked trough the sand dunes of Maspalomas, which given a certain desert vibe – if it was not for the large number of tourists, that is. Continue reading Gran Canaria is in Africa!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221016_173946-1038x576.jpg "Las Canteras")
A (work) week in Las Palmas
I spent the last five days teleworking from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. However, I also enjoyed my free time in the (late) afternoons. Continue reading A (work) week in Las Palmas
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/trips2016-19.jpg "All across the world")
All across the world
Between autumn 2016 and autumn 2019, I was criss-crossing the globe on my travels: China, the United States, Ecuador, South Africa, Lesotho, and Vietnam were all on my itinerary.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191125_112029-1038x576.jpg "Coffee Bay")
Relaxing, not hiking
Even though I could not do the hike I had planned, I enjoyed myself in Coffee Bay – I simply had two rather relaxing days there. Continue reading Relaxing, not hiking
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/10_20191115_133245-1038x576.jpg "Robberg Peninsula")
Mountains of seals
Today, I went on a hike that I was looking forward to since I started planning this trip: a hike in the Robberg Nature Reserve. Continue reading Mountains of seals
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Durban_20181019_101920-1038x576.jpg "Durban Beach")
(Beach) Bums in Durban
The short time I spent in Durban (just 14 hours) has not left much time for exploration. However, what I have seen does not really make me want to see more. Continue reading (Beach) Bums in Durban
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3444-1038x576.jpg "Playa de la Estación")
Relaxing in Galapagos
The Galapagos islands are usually not a destination that you visit for relaxation. However, having to cope with yet another climate zone, I decided to take it easy the first two days there. Continue reading Relaxing in Galapagos
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000148-1038x576.jpg "Loutro")
Leisure time in Loutro
The last three days of my stay in Crete I spent in Loutro. This small town on the South coast can only be reached by ferry or on foot. And even though the weather was a bit rainy on one of the three days, it was a very nice end to my holidays. Continue reading Leisure time in Loutro