![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261017_090913-1038x576.jpg "Fallen Icarus in front of Temple of Concordia (Valley of the Temples)")
Today, it was time for another temple complex –this one being one of the premier tourist attractions in Sicily: the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento. Continue reading Good temple complexes come in threes
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261016_122518-1038x576.jpg "Temple E (Selinunte)")
Temples with S(tone columns)
Over the last two days, I turned my attention to temples starting with “S”: Segesta and Selinunte. Continue reading Temples with S(tone columns)
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261014_111606-1038x576.jpg "View of eastern Favignana")
Island off the island
Today, the excursion to the Aegadian Islands – originally planned for the day before – finally took place: I spent the day on Favignana, the largest of the Aegadian Islands. Continue reading Island off the island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261013_102607-1038x576.jpg "View over Zingaro Nature Reserve towards the north")
What a coastline!
I had actually planned to take a trip to one of the Egadi Islands today: However, I had not reckoned with the ferry company – or rather, its enthusiastic customers: All the return trips for the afternoon were already fully booked (at least online). So, I headed in the opposite direction instead, and explored the Zingaro Nature Reserve. Continue reading What a coastline!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261012_145648-1038x576.jpg "View over Erice")
(Small) towns in western Sicily
The dark clouds have not quite cleared away yet. That is why I played it safe today and put outdoor activities on hold, opting instead to stroll through a few charming small (or larger) towns. Continue reading (Small) towns in western Sicily
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261009_144736-1038x576.jpg "Cefalù")
Between Rain and Sunshine
At my first “real” stop in Sicily, in Cefalù, I was finally caught by the rains that had already been forecast for Rome. Even so, it could definitely have been worse, and I made the most of the sunshine in between. Continue reading Between Rain and Sunshine
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261009_075520-1038x576.jpg "Ferry ride to Sicily")
By train across the Strait of Messina
I generally enjoy traveling by train. However, this particular trip had a very special feature: a ferry crossing on the train. Continue reading By train across the Strait of Messina
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261008_165619-1038x576.jpg "View of Forum Romanum and Colosseum")
The long and short of Rome
As the saying goes: All roads lead to Rome!
This time, that held true for the journey to my next vacation as well.
In the process, I ended up spending both less and more time sightseeing in Rome than I had anticipated:
- Less time, because I had originally planned a stay of (almost) two days and one night, but had to reduce this due to construction work on the railway line I was about to take, as I wanted to avoid multiple, cumbersome transfers.
- More time, because the torrential rain that had been forecast for the entire day took a little longer to arrive than expected.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260625_144626-1038x576.jpg "View from Rüfikopf towards Rüfispitze")
Lech, or: Magnificent mountain views on the Green Ring
Similar to the White Ring for skiers, Lech also has the Green Ring for hikers: a circuit through the mountains around the three villages of Lech, Zürs, and Zug. I have picked out a few highlights from this Green Ring over the past few days. Continue reading Lech, or: Magnificent mountain views on the Green Ring
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260625_092544-1038x576.jpg "Spitziger Stein Reservoir and Widderstein mountain")
Wait, isn’t that Widderstein?
Today I took a trip to Warth, and from there I made a large loop through the mountains between Warth and Schröcken. Continue reading Wait, isn’t that Widderstein?