![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20261108_103632-1038x576.jpg "Dwejra Bay")
Today, I once again spent the day hiking on Gozo, this time heading toward the west coast: I explored the cliffs and caves around Dwejra (where the famous Azure Window stood until 2017). Continue reading Of Cliffs and Caves
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261029_113900-1038x576.jpg "View from Ħamrija Tower")
The unpronounceable destinations
Today I visited several destinations, none of which I know exactly how to pronounce correctly – but I can at least report on them: Wied Iż-Żurrieq, Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra, and Għar Lapsi. Continue reading The unpronounceable destinations
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261024_120318-1038x576.jpg "Ortygia (Syracuse)")
The most beautiful and largest Greek city
There was one more city in Sicily to visit! Given its rich history, this city really should not be missing from any traveler’s itinerary for (eastern) Sicily: Syracuse. Continue reading The most beautiful and largest Greek city
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240211_132102-1038x576.jpg "Tonsai Beach")
The amazing beaches of Krabi
After my stay on the island of Koh Lanta, I went back to the mainland. However, also my next destination had some properties that are usually typically of an island: It can only be reached by boat, and not by road. Continue reading The amazing beaches of Krabi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240210_145737-1038x576.jpg "Phra Ae Beach")
Relaxing on Koh Lanta
After saying goodbye to Northern Thailand, it is now time for the Thai beaches. I decided to visit the province of Krabi for that, as it is supposed to be not as crowded as the “big names” like Phuket or Ko Samui. The first three (full) days, I spent on the island of Koh Lanta. Continue reading Relaxing on Koh Lanta
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240202_084702-1038x576.jpg "White Temple")
Colorful temples
The first Thai city I visited, Chiang Rai, had again lots of temples to show. However, these were not only “conventional” temples, but also temples in rather unusual colors: There is a Blue Temple as well as a White Temple, and also a Black House Museum which consists of black buildings in the shape of temples. Continue reading Colorful temples
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240130_082253-1038x576.jpg "Shompoo Cruise")
Two days on the Mekong
Another entry in the list of must-dos during my Southeast Asia trip (besides Angkor and Luang Prabang) was a boat trip on the Mekong. So, I spent my last two days in Laos doing exactly that: I went on a cruise from Luang Prabang to the Thai border. Continue reading Two days on the Mekong
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240127_152041-1038x576.jpg "Nong Khiaw from Sleeping Lady Viewpoint")
The karst hills of Nong Khiaw
In order to see a bit of rural Laos, I tried to find a small town somewhere in the northern Laotian mountains with certain properties: First, it should not be too far from Luang Prabang (because the Laotian buses are not particularly comfortable). Secondly, it should offer a few short hikes and maybe a nice day trip (because I do not feel like going on big hikes just yet after recovering from my short illness). In the end, I settled for Nong Khiaw – and this proved to be exactly the right choice. Continue reading The karst hills of Nong Khiaw
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240104_140410-1038x576.jpg "Pancake Rocks")
Pancakes and a Hiking Trio
Today, I went on a day trip to Paparoa National Park. There, I did three hiking trails, and also saw some pancakes – the Pancake Rocks. Continue reading Pancakes and a Hiking Trio
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230523_111540-1038x576.jpg "Machrie Moor 4")
Quintessentially Scottish?
I spent the last two days on the Isle of Arran. This island is often referred to as “Scotland in miniature”. I do not know Scotland well enough to be able to reliably confirm that – but it is certainly a picturesque island. Continue reading Quintessentially Scottish?