![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-26a.jpg "Reykjavík")
In the next two-and-a-half weeks, I will explore a country that has been on my travel wish list for quite some time: Iceland. Unlike usually, however, I am not travelling alone, but with a group of four friends. Together, we will tour the island by rental car. Continue reading The northernmost capital of the world
Tag Archives: City Sights
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-02.jpg "Stortorget")
Gloomy Stockholm
If I had to describe my stay in Stockholm with a few words, I could only say: gray and freezing cold! Continue reading Gloomy Stockholm
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-26.jpg "Austrian Parliament, Vienna")
Austrian National Day
Today, I celebrated the Austrian National Day the way you just have to celebrate it at least once in your life, I guess: in the city centre of Vienna. Continue reading Austrian National Day
![[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/2013/09/2013-09-14.jpg "Split")
Split away from the tourist hordes
Split is also overrun with tourists – even now, after the end of high season. So, I tried to explore the city at rather uncommon times, and visit rather uncommon places. This way, I got spend some nice time in the city. Continue reading Split away from the tourist hordes
![[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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-10.jpg "Skradinski Buk")
Empty Streets and Crowded Paths
The last two days I spent in Šibenik, exploring both the city as well as the nearby Krka waterfalls. Continue reading Empty Streets and Crowded Paths
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-06.jpg "Sv Donat & Sv Stošije, Zadar")
Venice is in the Balkans!
While Zagreb was dominated by k.u.k. architecture, the Venetian (and sometimes even Roman) influence cannot be overlooked in Zadar. Continue reading Venice is in the Balkans!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-04.jpg "Trg Kralja Tomislava & Umjetnički Paviljon, Zagreb")
Vienna is in the Balkans!
The Balkans start at Vienna, it is said. Today, I found out that Vienna is located in the middle of the Balkans – it is called Zagreb, though. Continue reading Vienna is in the Balkans!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-07-01.jpg "Tallinn from above")
Tourist Crush in Tallinn
Tallinn can be compared to Dubrovnik – as far as the number of tourists is concerned. When I visited the Old Town for the first time three days ago, it was that crowded that I almost turned around again. Continue reading Tourist Crush in Tallinn