![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-08.jpg "Telašćica (Dugi otok)")
In the past two days, I took advantage of the location of Zadar at the sea: I spent one day lazying around at the beach, and one day on a boat trip to the islands along the coast. Continue reading The Balkans are at the sea!
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-06.jpg "Sv Donat & Sv Stošije, Zadar")
Venice is in the Balkans!
While Zagreb was dominated by k.u.k. architecture, the Venetian (and sometimes even Roman) influence cannot be overlooked in Zadar. Continue reading Venice is in the Balkans!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-05.jpg "Plitvička Jezera")
Cyrstal Clear and Torquise
Today, I did the tourist thing: On my way from Zagreb to the coast, I visited Plitvice Lakes National Park. Continue reading Cyrstal Clear and Torquise
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-04.jpg "Trg Kralja Tomislava & Umjetnički Paviljon, Zagreb")
Vienna is in the Balkans!
The Balkans start at Vienna, it is said. Today, I found out that Vienna is located in the middle of the Balkans – it is called Zagreb, though. Continue reading Vienna is in the Balkans!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/trips2010-12.jpg "Exploring Europe")
Exploring Europe
After an initial trip through the United States in Spring 2010, I explored Europe on several trips between autumn 2010 and summer 2012: I have been to the Balkans and the Baltics, to Spain, and to Norway.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/baltics2012.jpg "Käsmu Peninsula")
Backpacking in the Baltics
For three weeks, I was backpacking in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
Backpacking in the Baltics
![[Foto]](../../../../regions/europe/img/baltic12.gif "Baltics 2012")
On my recent trip through the Baltics, I had the impression that there are two types of backpackers: the "regular" backpackers – and me. Whereas the former typically concentrate on the three capitals, I have spent most of my time exploring the nature, which is (in my opinion) the true gem of this region. Continue reading Backpacking in the Baltics
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-07-01.jpg "Tallinn from above")
Tourist Crush in Tallinn
Tallinn can be compared to Dubrovnik – as far as the number of tourists is concerned. When I visited the Old Town for the first time three days ago, it was that crowded that I almost turned around again. Continue reading Tourist Crush in Tallinn
Bay and Bog
In the meantime, I have arrived in Tallinn, the last stop of my trip through the Baltics. From there, I went on two day trips to the quite diverse, and very beautiful Lahemaa-Nationalpark. Continue reading Bay and Bog
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-27.jpg "Kuressaare Episcopal Castle")
In the Soviet Military Area
In Soviet times, the island of Saaremaa was a military area to which access was restricted even for Estonians. Today, no signs of that remain – other than lots of untouched nature. Continue reading In the Soviet Military Area