![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/P5310115-1038x576.jpg "Prinsengracht")
I spent this (extended) weekend in Amsterdam, exploring its canals and brick buildings on foot, and its surroundings by bike. Continue reading Venice of the North
Tag Archives: City Sights
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/P5050510-1038x576.jpg "Statue of Augustus")
Naples and the two-thousand-year egg
I spent my last day in Naples strolling through the streets, and visiting the Castel dell’Ovo, the Egg Castle. Continue reading Naples and the two-thousand-year egg
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/P5030311-1038x576.jpg "Amalfi Coast")
Hiking the Amalfi Coast
Today, I visited the Amalfi Coast. I spent most of my time hiking the "Sentiero degli Dei", the Path of the Gods. Continue reading Hiking the Amalfi Coast
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190501_184122-1038x576.jpg "Gulf of Naples")
See Naples and (don’t) die
I am taken advantage of today’s national holiday, and am spending an extended weekend in Southern Italy – more precisely, in and around Naples. Continue reading See Naples and (don’t) die
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/P3221317-1038x576.jpg "Truc Bach Lake")
Farewell to Hanoi
I spent my last day in Vietnam back in Hanoi. I made it a rather relaxing day by exploring some of the lakes in the city, which can be reasonably quiet. Continue reading Farewell to Hanoi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/10-hoan-kiem-lake-by-night-1038x576.jpg "Hoan Kiem Lake by night")
Back to Hanoi
As far as the weather is concerned, this week has started as the last one has ended: cloudy with light drizzle. Therefore, I spent the last two days in Hanoi, exploring some museums (and taking advantage of the dry spells for some exploration of the city streets). Continue reading Back to Hanoi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/01-hoan-kiem-lake-1038x576.jpg "Hoan Kiem Lake")
First time in Hanoi
After a (slightly shaky, but comfortable) night train ride, I arrived in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Before exploring Halong Bay, I spent one day in the city. Continue reading First time in Hanoi
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hue1-1038x576.jpg "Outer wall")
Visiting the Vietnamese Emperor
Hue is the former capital of the old Vietnamese monarchy. Therefore, visiting the Imperial City is basically a must. Continue reading Visiting the Vietnamese Emperor
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/hoian08-1038x576.jpg "Hoi An lanterns")
City of (Lantern) Lights
I am not quite sure whether I like Hoi An: It has without doubt a very pretty old town – but it is also sooo touristy. Continue reading City of (Lantern) Lights
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/OI001083-1038x576.jpg "\"Uncle Ho\" in front of City Hall")
The communistic-capitalistic Saigon
I am on a three-weeks long trip through Vietnam, which I have started in Ho Chi Minh City (the former Saigon). Walking through the streets here, it is easy to forget that one is visiting one of the last communist countries of the world. Continue reading The communistic-capitalistic Saigon