![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240129_055628-1038x576.jpg "Almsgiving in the early morning")
After my trip to Nong Khiaw, I returned to Luang Prabang, because the next leg of my journey starts from there. This time, I used my stay in the city to familiarize myself a bit with the local customs. Continue reading The traditions of Laos
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221016_173946-1038x576.jpg "Las Canteras")
A (work) week in Las Palmas
I spent the last five days teleworking from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. However, I also enjoyed my free time in the (late) afternoons. Continue reading A (work) week in Las Palmas
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/04b-20160324_115918-1038x576.jpg "Maundy Thursday procession of San Francisco el Grande")
Semana Santa in Antigua
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua ius more of a Semana Loca (crazy week): Hundreds of thousands of (mainly Guatemaltecan) visitors come to this small town of 35,000 inhabitants. The reason for this are the numerous Easter processions which are said to be the most beautiful and impressive ones in all of Central America. Continue reading Semana Santa in Antigua
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000672-1038x576.jpg "Santiago Atitlán")
Mayan God and Market Goods
Around Lake Atitlán, there are enough little villages to go town hopping for a week or so. However, I had only one day to explore the area. So, I decided to visit a town that is supposed to be still rather untouched by tourism: Santiago Atitlán. Continue reading Mayan God and Market Goods
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000099-1038x576.jpg "Carnival Parade")
Carnival in Mérida
After the heat and humidity in Palenque, combined with my cold, I needed a break. So I spent four days in Mérida, including Carnival weekend – not the worst place to spend this time of year. Continue reading Carnival in Mérida
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000030-1038x576.jpg "San Juan Chamula")
Coca Cola for the health, or: The modern Mayas
As already mentioned, a lot of indigenous people still live around San Cristóbal zahlreiche Indigene. Despite the christianisation by the Spaniards, a lot of the old Mayan customs remain. Continue reading Coca Cola for the health, or: The modern Mayas
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1501-1038x576.jpg "The \"Black Empress\"")
Halloween in Vienna
This year, I spent Halloween evening in the Prater. As this event is gaining popularity also in Austria, the celebrations there did attract quite a few Viennese. Continue reading Halloween in Vienna
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-24.jpg "Midsummer Fire")
Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration
In the night from June 23 to June 24, all of Latvia celebrates the summer solstice – a very interesting celebration! Continue reading Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration