![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-04.jpg "Trg Kralja Tomislava & Umjetnički Paviljon, Zagreb")
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!
Tag Archives: Europe
![[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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-26.jpg "Kuninga")
Stop-Over in Pärnu
During a four-hour layover in Pärnu, I had a short stroll through this nice seaside town. Continue reading Stop-Over in Pärnu
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-25.jpg "Sandstone Cliff at Gauja River")
Rainy, Cloudy, Go!
This weekend, I had to plan around the rainy periods. In the end, however, I had enough time for exploring Gauja National Park with its both attractions: river and castles. Continue reading Rainy, Cloudy, Go!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-24.jpg "Midsummer Fire")
Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration
In the night from June 23 to June 24, all of Latvia celebrates the summer solstice – a very interesting celebration! Continue reading Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration