![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230516_140114-1038x576.jpg "Grand Place in Lille")
Only three working days after being at Devoxx UK (in London) last week, my vacation (in London) was scheduled to begin. Therefore, flying home was out of the question. Instead, I spent these three working days in Lille – because a cozy apartment in the city center there is cheaper than a small single room on the outskirts of zone 2 of the Tube in London (even when including the train journey from and to London). Continue reading Short Workation in Lille
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230512_083513-1038x576.jpg "Devoxx UK 2023")
Devoxx UK 2023
I have spent the last few days in London, attending the Devoxx UK (a software developer conference). On the weekend, I then explored the city. Continue reading Devoxx UK 2023
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230114_093800-1038x576.jpg "Austrian Parliament")
At the heart of Austrian Democracy
Today, I made the “mistake” of attending the open day of the Austrian Parliament (which was re-opened after its renovation). When I got there 20 minutes before opening, it was already a bit busy. Continue reading At the heart of Austrian Democracy
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220610_092306-1038x576.jpg "Geisler Group")
Hiking at our Southern neighbors
After two years of Corona, it was finally time for a trip abroad again in early Summer 2022 – though still quite close to home: I spent three weeks exploring South Tyrol and Slovenia.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220625_112914-1038x576.jpg "Maribor")
Sleepy Maribor
On the way home, I made a short stopover in Maribor today. It is a nice little town, but (to be honest) I expected a little more. Continue reading Sleepy Maribor
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/10_20220624_122145-1038x576.jpg "Logar valley")
A Log(ar)ical vacation end
On my last “true” vacation day, I just had to go out into nature again. I chose the Logar Valley, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the country. Given my small sample size, I cannot confirm that with certainty – but I can say that it is very picturesque indeed. Continue reading A Log(ar)ical vacation end
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220623_131702-1038x576.jpg "Mahorčičeva and Mariničeva caves")
The caves of Škocjan county
Actually, I wanted go travel back North (and thus into the mountains) again today. According to the weather forecast, however, this could have been a rather wet day. So, I drove South instead. On the one hand the weather should be better there, and on the other hand one can go hiking below the surface, in karst caves. Continue reading The caves of Škocjan county
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220622_105939-1038x576.jpg "Ljubljanica and the Triple Bridge")
A cozy capital
When you are spending ten days in Slovenia, a visit to the capital should also be on the itinerary. Therefore, I spent a couple of hours in Ljubljana today. Continue reading A cozy capital
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220621_112044-1038x576.jpg "View of Lake Bled from Mala Osojnica")
Beautiful Bled
My tour of lakes continues: Today, I visited Lake Bled. Additonally, I also hiked through Vintgar Gorge (which is close by). Continue reading Beautiful Bled
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220619_074041-1038x576.jpg "Lake Bohinj")
Off to Bohinj!
I spent the last two days in an accommodation near Lake Bohinj. Since this region was so beautiful, I limited myself to exploring the immediate surroundings. Why seek far afield when waterfall, lake and gorge are all within walking distance? Continue reading Off to Bohinj!