![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20261102_154125-1038x576.jpg "Sliema")
Following my vacation, I spent another week in Malta on a workation. I stayed in Gżira, on the other side of Marsamxett Harbour. From there, I explored a bit more of Valletta, as well as the area around Gżira and the neighboring town of Sliema. Continue reading A week of workation on Malta
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/20261031_122009-1038x576.jpg "Valletta")
A day (and a bit) in Valletta
After spending the last few days staying just outside the gates of Valletta and exploring the island from there, today it was finally time to dedicate a day to the Maltese capital itself. Continue reading A day (and a bit) in Valletta
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261029_161248-1038x576.jpg "View of the Three Cities from the Upper Barrakka Gardens (Valletta)")
Three Cities for an afternoon
I spent this afternoon in the Three Cities: three (interconnected) towns situated on two peninsulas in the Grand Harbour of Valletta (opposite the capital itself). Continue reading Three Cities for an afternoon
![[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/2026/10/20261019_101335-1038x576.jpg "Piazza Università (Catania)")
Unexpected Catania
The start of my “S week” unfortunately coincided with some s(hitty) weather. To escape the heavy, persistent rain in S(anta Venerina), where my accommodation was located, I headed s(outh). There, I took a look at another “C city” that had not actually been on my itinerary: Catania. Continue reading Unexpected Catania
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261017_090913-1038x576.jpg "Fallen Icarus in front of Temple of Concordia (Valley of the Temples)")
Good temple complexes come in threes
Today, it was time for another temple complex –this one being one of the premier tourist attractions in Sicily: the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento. Continue reading Good temple complexes come in threes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261016_122518-1038x576.jpg "Temple E (Selinunte)")
Temples with S(tone columns)
Over the last two days, I turned my attention to temples starting with “S”: Segesta and Selinunte. Continue reading Temples with S(tone columns)
![[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/2026/05/20260516_152648-1038x576.jpg "View from the tower of Český Krumlov Castle")
Český Krumlov without canoe
I would have loved to explore the Vltava River bends near Český Krumlov by canoe, but the weather (at least to my liking) did not cooperate. Therefore, I limited myself to exploring on foot. That made it easier to plan around the rain showers. Continue reading Český Krumlov without canoe