![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250510_111816.jpg "Elizabeth Tower (\"Big Ben\")")
As I already did two years ago, I once again attended the Devoxx UK, a software developer conference. Afterwards, I had a (short) day for some tourist activities. This time, these took me directly to the British center of power. Continue reading Devoxx UK 2025
Tag Archives: City Sights
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250506_084412-1038x576.jpg "View from Rozenhoedkaai (Bruges)")
Chilly in Bruges
The last stop of my short excursion through Benelux was the Belgian city of Bruges. Unfortunately, a cold snap made exploring the city a bit more chilly than expected. However, I still ventured outside, but also visited a few museums (for warming up in between). Continue reading Chilly in Bruges
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250504_123745-1038x576.jpg "Grote Markt (Antwerp)")
Flying visit (by train) in Antwerp
As I had to change trains in Antwerp on my way from Rotterdam to Bruges, my next destination, anyway, I dedided to take this opportunity for a short visit of the city. Continue reading Flying visit (by train) in Antwerp
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250501_142449-1038x576.jpg "Oudehaven")
Modern Rotterdam
I am spending some days before a business trip to London on vacation in Benelux. My first stop was in Rotterdam (Netherlands). Continue reading Modern Rotterdam
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241005_174135-1038x576.jpg "Neues Schloss Stuttgart")
Stuttgart? Why Stuttgart?
I should actually be on the night train from Brussels just before Vienna – but I am just getting on the train in Stuttgart. So, obviously something has gone wrong (again). The blame lies (again) with the railway infrastructure in need of repair– more specifically, the flood damage on the railway line between Salzburg and Vienna. Continue reading Stuttgart? Why Stuttgart?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241003_125033-1038x576.jpg "Place de la Bourse (Bordeaux)")
Stopover in Bordeaux
Who says you can only make a stopover when flying? As my train journey back home took me through Bordeaux, I stopped there for three nights (but actually only two days). I used one of these days to explore the city. Continue reading Stopover in Bordeaux
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241001_162550-1038x576.jpg "Tarbes City Hall")
Waiting in Tarbes
Actually, Tarbes only made it onto my travel plan as a base for renting a car. But then I thought that I could give it at least a morning for some sightseeing. Unfortunately, that did not quite work out as I had hoped. Continue reading Waiting in Tarbes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240926_140742-1038x576.jpg "Gausac")
Transiting through Val d’Aran
In order to get from Aigüestortes to Estany de Sant Maurici, you either have to hike right through the national park or drive around it by car. Since my rental car unfortunately did not fit in my backpack, I decided to do the latter. From the two possible routes, I chose the one via the Val d’Aran. Continue reading Transiting through Val d’Aran
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240924_115010-1038x576.jpg "Aínsa")
A few hours in Aínsa
The location of Aínsa is definitely excellent: at the confluence of two rivers (Río Ara and Río Cinca), with (the remains of) a medieval fortress on a small hill, and the Pyrenees in the background. But can it keep me busy long enough to fill the time until I can drive on to my next accommodation? Continue reading A few hours in Aínsa
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240914_115351-1038x576.jpg "Cimetière du Montparnasse")
Across France
Today I spent practically the whole day on the train, travelling across France: My train journey began at 7:32 a.m. in Karlsruhe, and at 7:21 p.m. I finally arrived in Tarbes just North of the Pyrenees. Continue reading Across France