![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000061-1038x576.jpg "Chania Harbour")
I travelled 100 kilometres to the South (by boat), and 100 kilometres to the West (by bus), and am now in Chania, Crete. This town is much more like the Greece I know from my childhood: touristy, but not overly much so. Continue reading Chania, the “real” Greece
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000009-1038x576.jpg "Fira at sunset")
Santorini – a must-see (by popular vote)!
After twelve years, I finally returned to the holiday destination of my childhood: Greece. The first three days, I spent on a (very popular) island that I have not visited so far: Santorini. Continue reading Santorini – a must-see (by popular vote)!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/P6240205-1038x576.jpg "Atomium")
Atoms in the Heart of Europe
On my second free day in Belgium, I explored Brussels: the Old Town, the European Quarter, and the Atomium. Continue reading Atoms in the Heart of Europe
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/P6230143-1038x576.jpg "Leie")
Business Trip to Belgium
On rather short notice, I got the opportunity for a business trip to Belgium. I took this chance to also spend two extra days exploring the country. Today, I spent my time in the beautiful city of Ghent. Continue reading Business Trip to Belgium
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/P4080193-1038x576.jpg "Venezia")
Business Trip to Venice
I spent the past week on a business trip in Venice: I attended the Connectathon 2017, a "connectivity marathon" for testing the interoperability of health information systems
. As I extended my stay by a day, I also had the chance to see a bit of the city. Continue reading Business Trip to Venice
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170304_134115-1038x576.jpg "Flag tower")
Vienna Ugly
After several months, it was again time to explore my home town Vienna a bit. Today, I decided for a rather unconvential approach: the walk "Vienna Ugly" by space and place. Continue reading Vienna Ugly
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1704-1038x576.jpg "Hochschwab")
Crossing the Hochschwab Plateau
A friend of mine is currently on a multi-week trek on the Nordalpenweg through the Alps. For the past two-and-a-half days, I accompanied her on her hike across the Hochschwab plateau, from Seewiesen to Eisenerz. Continue reading Crossing the Hochschwab Plateau
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_1620.jpg "Clock Tower in Graz")
A day in Graz
On my second day in Styria, I explored the Styrian capital Graz for a couple of hours. Continue reading A day in Graz
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_1596-1038x576.jpg "Bärenschützklamm")
Climbing over 115 bridges and 49 ladders
Due to a National holiday, I could enjoy an extended weekend. So, I decided to go on a short trip to Styria. There, I was hiking in the beautiful Bärenschützklamm today. Continue reading Climbing over 115 bridges and 49 ladders
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Transdanubia from Donauturm
After our first unsuccessful try to visit Donauturm, we were much smarter today: We rode our bikes to the tower, thus avoiding any parking problems. So, after some 20 years, I finally managed to visit Donauturm again. Continue reading Transdanubia from Donauturm