![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-06.jpg "Crno Jezero")
Durmitor National Park ist one of the most beautiful regions of the Montenegrin mountains – or, at least, one of the most visited: Daily, hundreds of tourists are taken here by bus from the coast. At Crno Jezero, they get out for maybe half an hour, before returning back to the coast. However, there is much more to explore here! Continue reading About Black and Other Lakes
Tag Archives: Hiking
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-04.jpg "Biogradska Jezero")
First Contact with the “Black Mountains”
I spent my first two nights in Montenegro in Kolašin, which is situated between the Bjelasica mountains in the North, and the Komovi mountains in the South. Surprisingly enough, this town is hardly touristy at all, despite its great location. Continue reading First Contact with the “Black Mountains”
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/crnagora2010.jpg "Kotor, Crna Gora")
Ten Days on the Adriatic Coast
In mid-September 2010, I travelled along the Adriatic coast of Southern Croatia and Montenegro for ten days. Now, my travel diary is finally ready.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010-10-11.jpg "Hohe Wand")
Exploring the Hohe Wand
The Hohe Wand is an elevated plateau South of Vienna. On one side, it has quite steep cliffs which are, quite probably, responsible for its name (in German, "Hohe Wand" means "high wall"). It is very popular with rock climbers, and paragliders. Continue reading Exploring the Hohe Wand
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010-09-14.jpg "Bay of Kotor")
Fjord of the South
From Dubrovnik, I continued down the coast to the South, into Montenegro. Even while I was still on the bus on my way to Kotor, I had already decided that I really like this area. Continue reading Fjord of the South
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/usa2010.jpg "Canyonlands NP")
Best of the West
From May 8, to May 30, 2010, I was travelling in United States on the "Best of the West" tour offered by Trek America. Although the group was older than expected (with an average age of about 50), the mix worked really well – in fact, even better than I could have wished for. So, the age did not really matter after all.
What turned out to be (much) worse than expected, though, was the weather. We experienced pretty much everything you can imagine: from hail to rain to snow, from sunshine to strong winds (including a snow storm, and a sand storm). Despite these adverse conditions, however, it was a really great holiday.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-05-25.jpg "View from Angels Landing")
A Biblical Place on Earth
Zion NP got its name from the first (mormon) settler because it was so idyllic and untouched. In fact, it basically still is (considering the fact that it is a tourist destination), and is definitely one of my favourites on this trip. Continue reading A Biblical Place on Earth
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-05-23.jpg "Grand Canyon")
Flying High and Walking Deep Down
My second visit to the Grand Canyon was somehow completely different than the first one: In 2003, I was already speechless when just standing at the rim, and looking down into the canyon. This time, however, I needed a bit more to be in awe again. Continue reading Flying High and Walking Deep Down
Canyons Without End
Moab is not only an outdoor mecca, and close to Arches NP. It is also close to another national park which is completely different from the first one: Canyonlands NP. Continue reading Canyons Without End
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2010-05-18.jpg "Delicate Arch")
Arches NP
Our first day in Moab was dedicated to Arches NP. This national parks boasts lots of quite impressive stone arches. Continue reading Arches NP