![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000009-1038x576.jpg "Fira at sunset")
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)!
Tag Archives: Beach Life
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/central-america-2016-highlights.jpg "Highlights of my Central America trip in 2016")
The highlights of eight weeks in Central America
Three weeks after my return from my two-months-long trip through Central America, I would like to look back on the highlights of my trip. Continue reading The highlights of eight weeks in Central America
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000547-1038x576.jpg "Fuego seen from Acatenango summit")
The Ruta Maya
In Winter 2016, I got to know the culture of the Mayas (in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). I also had some relaxing days on the beach, and went hiking in the Guatemaltecan highlands.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000270-1038x576.jpg "Coral Garden")
Caribbean life
Caye Caulker, my first stop in Belize, was a very Caribbean destination. Continue reading Caribbean life
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000213-1038x576.jpg "Laguna de Bacalar")
Bacalar, the better version of Tulum
Bacalar with its laguna (also called "Laguna de las Siete Colores", i.e. "Laguna of the Seven Colors") has been as I expected Tulum to be: very relaxing. Continue reading Bacalar, the better version of Tulum
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000179-1038x576.jpg "Tulum")
The best from three worlds
I spent less time in Tulum than originally planned – it was just too cold for relaxing on the beach. Continue reading The best from three worlds
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-22.jpg "Split")
From City to Sea
My vacation in Croatia was rather atypical for me. Apart from exploring some cities and national parks, I mainly spent my time relaxing on the beach. Pure indulgence!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-21.jpg "Komiža")
Green Hills and Blue Caves
The last destination of my stay in Croatia was also the least touristy: the island of Vis. This island used to be a military base (up to 1989). Therefore, it is not yet that developed for toursists. However, that was just what I wanted. So, I simply spent my time lazying around and enjoying the island life on Vis and the neighbouring island of Biševo. Continue reading Green Hills and Blue Caves
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-17.jpg "Hvar")
Relaxing on the Party Island
Hvar is known to be a party island. However, it is also suitable for relaxing and doing nothing – being a Croatian island, it also has sun and beach to offer. Continue reading Relaxing on the Party Island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-12.jpg "Trogir")
Trogir for the Relaxed
For the last one-and-a-half days, I explored the oldtown of Trogir – at a very relaxed pace. Continue reading Trogir for the Relaxed