![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/P5050510-1038x576.jpg "Statue of Augustus")
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
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/P5040452-1038x576.jpg "Herculaneum")
The ruins of Herculaneum
Today, it was rather rainy. So, I decided to forgo my planned hike on the Sorrento peninsula, and visited the ruins of Herculaneum and the National Museum of Archeology in Naples instead. Continue reading The ruins of Herculaneum
![[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/P5020255-1038x576.jpg "Temple of Apollo")
The ruins of Pompeii
Today, I explored the ruins of Pompeii. I was amazed by the sheer size of the excavations – it is truly a city! Continue reading The ruins of Pompeii
![[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/2018/09/P9241584-1038x576.jpg "Mullerthal Trail")
Hiking in Little Switzerland
My last day in Luxembourg I spent with an activity that may not come to mind immediately when thinking of this country. Still, it is quite possible (and also fits my interests quite well): a hike in the Little Switzerland. Continue reading Hiking in Little Switzerland
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9211351-1038x576.jpg "View from the Bock")
City without castle
Unfortunately, today was rather rainy. Luckily, I have already spent one morning exploring the City of Luxembourg. So, I had already seen a bit of the old town, and was happy to spend my time today in several museums. Continue reading City without castle
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9221431-1038x576.jpg "Vianden Castle")
The Castles of Luxembourg
Today, I visited some of Luxembourg’s castles: First, I had a look at the most well-known (and most visited) castle of the country in Vianden. Then, I went on to Clervaux for the three museums in its castle. Continue reading The Castles of Luxembourg
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180921_162311-1038x576.jpg "Esch-sur-Sûre")
The village in a hole
I am spending this weekend in Luxembourg. After a short exploration of Luxembourg City in the morning (more about that in a later entry), I drove up North to take a look at the pittoresque village of Esch-sur-Sûre. Continue reading The village in a hole
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9151189-1038x576.jpg "View from Ringturm")
Open House Vienna
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