![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261030_093502-1038x576.jpg "Bay between Taħt il-Maqjel and Ras il-Fniek")
Today I explored the southeast coast of Malta: I hiked from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk. The latter, by the way, is pronounced “Marsa-shlock” – because in Malti, the letter “X” actually represents an “SH” sound. Continue reading X is for SHow
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261029_113900-1038x576.jpg "View from Ħamrija Tower")
The unpronounceable destinations
Today I visited several destinations, none of which I know exactly how to pronounce correctly – but I can at least report on them: Wied Iż-Żurrieq, Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra, and Għar Lapsi. Continue reading The unpronounceable destinations
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261028_093053-1038x576.jpg "City walls of Mdina")
The twin towns of Mdina and Rabat
After shying away from a city tour yesterday, it was time for even two towns today: Mdina and Rabat are located right next to each other, so I did a combined tour – and I even managed to fit in a bit of nature, too. Continue reading The twin towns of Mdina and Rabat
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261027_124726-1038x576.jpg "Għajn Tuffieħa")
Red Tower, green spinach, blue sea
I have now arrived in Malta. After having spent the last few days walking through various towns in Sicily, I decided to spend my first (full) day in Malta our in nature – exploring the northwest of the island. In this area, I could easily combine several appealing destinations with a moderately long hike. Continue reading Red Tower, green spinach, blue sea
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261021_141605-1038x576.jpg "View from Chiesa della Madonna della Rocca down to Taormina")
After rain comes a viewpoint
The rain returned this morning, and with a vengeance! By the afternoon, however, I ventured back outside to explore the town of Taormina. Continue reading After rain comes a viewpoint
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261020_105131-1038x576.jpg "Bocca Nuova")
Active (on the) volcano
A small window of sunshine opened up after all, which I immediately took advantage of for a trip up Mount Etna. Naturally, I headed all the way up to the summit craters – might as well go the whole way! Continue reading Active (on the) volcano
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261014_111606-1038x576.jpg "View of eastern Favignana")
Island off the island
Today, the excursion to the Aegadian Islands – originally planned for the day before – finally took place: I spent the day on Favignana, the largest of the Aegadian Islands. Continue reading Island off the island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261013_102607-1038x576.jpg "View over Zingaro Nature Reserve towards the north")
What a coastline!
I had actually planned to take a trip to one of the Egadi Islands today: However, I had not reckoned with the ferry company – or rather, its enthusiastic customers: All the return trips for the afternoon were already fully booked (at least online). So, I headed in the opposite direction instead, and explored the Zingaro Nature Reserve. Continue reading What a coastline!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260625_144626-1038x576.jpg "View from Rüfikopf towards Rüfispitze")
Lech, or: Magnificent mountain views on the Green Ring
Similar to the White Ring for skiers, Lech also has the Green Ring for hikers: a circuit through the mountains around the three villages of Lech, Zürs, and Zug. I have picked out a few highlights from this Green Ring over the past few days. Continue reading Lech, or: Magnificent mountain views on the Green Ring
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260625_092544-1038x576.jpg "Spitziger Stein Reservoir and Widderstein mountain")
Wait, isn’t that Widderstein?
Today I took a trip to Warth, and from there I made a large loop through the mountains between Warth and Schröcken. Continue reading Wait, isn’t that Widderstein?