![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9151189-1038x576.jpg "View from Ringturm")
This weekend, the Open House Vienna was held for the fifth time. During this event, one can get an insight view of some buildings that are normally closed to the public. I took this opportunity to visit a few well-known buildings. Continue reading Open House Vienna
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180729_142947-1038x576.jpg "Frankenfels")
A leisurely weekend
I spent the past weekend with some friends in Frankenfels (in Lower Austria). It was a rather leisurely weekend with observing the lunar eclipse, visiting the Nix cave, barbecuing, and a short stroll over the surrounding hills. Continue reading A leisurely weekend
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/P6021175.jpg "Wiener Neustadt channel")
Postman Bernie
As already mentioned, I brought three postcards from Post Office Bay home to Austria. I combined the delivery of the two of these cards (going to the Wiener Neustadt area) with a bike tour. Continue reading Postman Bernie
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_3355.jpg "Tower Bridge")
Wet and cold in London
Almost exactly ten years after my previous visit, I spent another weekend in London. Unfortunately, the weather was not that nice: It was mainly wet and cold. Continue reading Wet and cold in London
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/PC310564-1038x576.jpg "Hall valley")
New Year’s in Tyrol
Just like three years ago, I spent some days around New Year’s in the snow. This time, I was invited by some (other) friends to the small village of Gnadenwald in Tyrol. Continue reading New Year’s in Tyrol
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OI001001-1038x576.jpg "View from Castel San Pietro")
In the crowded streets of Verona
At the third (and last) stop of my short stay in Italy, I discovered why my previous stops were not too crowded: Apparently, all tourists are in Verona. Without doubt, this city was the most popular of the ones visited by me. Continue reading In the crowded streets of Verona
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OI000957-1038x576.jpg "First Tower")
Visiting the oldest Republic on Earth
San Marino is not only the oldest republic (since 301 AD), and the fifth-smallest country on Earth, but also a very scenic place. Continue reading Visiting the oldest Republic on Earth
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/OI000885-1038x576.jpg "Bologna")
The Towers of Bologna
I took advantage of today’s public holiday in Austria, and went to Italy for the extended weekend. Today, I explored Bologna. Continue reading The Towers of Bologna
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000148-1038x576.jpg "Loutro")
Leisure time in Loutro
The last three days of my stay in Crete I spent in Loutro. This small town on the South coast can only be reached by ferry or on foot. And even though the weather was a bit rainy on one of the three days, it was a very nice end to my holidays. Continue reading Leisure time in Loutro
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000095-1038x576.jpg "Hiking down to Samaria Gorge")
Gorge(ous) Samaria
So far, I focused on the coast during my stay in Greece. Now, it was time for some inland action, namely the most famous hike in Crete (if not Greece): the Samaria Gorge. Continue reading Gorge(ous) Samaria