![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231020_105122-1038x576.jpg "Fiti'u'u Point")
Bora Bora is the closest to an South Pacific dream destination (at least so far). However, there was also an incident here that marred my experience somewhat. Continue reading Ambivalent South Pacific
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/02-20231011_083845-1038x576.jpg "View from Magic Mountain")
South Pacific cliché
Tahiti was actually just a short stop-over. My true South Pacific adventure really did start with five days in Moorea. Continue reading South Pacific cliché
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231005_092505-1038x576.jpg "Golden Gate Bridge")
Flying high in San Francisco
After my stays in 2003, 2010 , and 2017, the next trip to San Francisco would not actually be “due” until 2024. However, that was no reason to postpone my RTW trip by another year. Continue reading Flying high in San Francisco
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230526_123836-1038x576.jpg "Ferries between Oban and Craignure (Isle of Mull)")
Three hours detour for a ferry crossing
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210927_135638-1038x576.jpg "Achen Lake")
Exploring a lake on foot
As the weather was supposed to be changeable today, I decided to stay down below, and explored Achen Lake – but also from a hiking trail: On the Western side of the lake, there is a narrow footpath hugging the mountain, with gorgeous views of the lake below. Continue reading Exploring a lake on foot
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191114_092156-1038x576.jpg "Knysna")
Knysna, or: Thank God for the wrong weather forecast
One advantage of the Garden Route is that everything is quite close together. However, in case of bad weather, this is also a disadvantage: You are likely to have bad weather everywhere. Yesterday, this was confirmed for me, unfortunately. Luckily, the sunshine returned much sooner than anticipated. So, I could enjoy Knysna in the sun today. Continue reading Knysna, or: Thank God for the wrong weather forecast
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02-halong-bay-1038x576.jpg "Halong Bay")
The Misty Mountains of Halong Bay
For my two-day tour in Halong Bay, I had bad luck with the weather: very cloudy, and sometimes a light drizzle. That way, Halong Bay could not show its full beauty. Continue reading The Misty Mountains of Halong Bay
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/00-phong-nga-1038x576.jpg "Son River")
Awed in Phong Nha
As I have heard a lot of good things about Phong Nha, I had high expectations — and even those were surpassed. The landscape alone is very beautiful, and the enormous caves in the area are just stunning. Continue reading Awed in Phong Nha
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mekong2-1038x576.jpg "Riding a rowing boat through the Mekong delta")
A day in the Mekong Delta
Today, I took a day tour to the Mekong delta. While it was quite touristy, it was still a nice excursion. Continue reading A day in the Mekong Delta
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_3961.jpg "Bartolomé")
Ecuador & Galapagos
In spring 2018, I treated myself to a very special trip: a visit to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands.