![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/OI001083-1038x576.jpg "\"Uncle Ho\" in front of City Hall")
I am on a three-weeks long trip through Vietnam, which I have started in Ho Chi Minh City (the former Saigon). Walking through the streets here, it is easy to forget that one is visiting one of the last communist countries of the world. Continue reading The communistic-capitalistic Saigon
Tag Archives: Museums
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PA140012-1038x576.jpg "Soweto")
So-wet-o
Actually, Soweto stands for South Western Townships. However, considering the amount of rain in the past two days, the meaning hinted at in the title also seems appropriate. Continue reading So-wet-o
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9211351-1038x576.jpg "View from the Bock")
City without castle
Unfortunately, today was rather rainy. Luckily, I have already spent one morning exploring the City of Luxembourg. So, I had already seen a bit of the old town, and was happy to spend my time today in several museums. Continue reading City without castle
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/P9221431-1038x576.jpg "Vianden Castle")
The Castles of Luxembourg
Today, I visited some of Luxembourg’s castles: First, I had a look at the most well-known (and most visited) castle of the country in Vianden. Then, I went on to Clervaux for the three museums in its castle. Continue reading The Castles of Luxembourg
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Uplistsikhe_Stalin.jpg "Uplistsikhe/Stalin")
Stone and Stalin
Today, I went on a day trip to Gori in order to visit the cave city of Uplistsikhe. However, Gori is also known for another reason: It is the birthplace of Iosseb Bessarionis dse Dschughaschwili – better known as Stalin. Continue reading Stone and Stalin
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-16.jpg "Reactor of AKW Zwentendorf")
Inside a Nuclear Reactor
As the only country in the world, Austria has built a nuclear power plant without ever putting it in operation. Nowadays, this gives the opportunity to go inside an actual reactor (as part of a twice-weekly public tour). That is exactly what I did today with a group of friends. Continue reading Inside a Nuclear Reactor
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-02.jpg "Stortorget")
Gloomy Stockholm
If I had to describe my stay in Stockholm with a few words, I could only say: gray and freezing cold! Continue reading Gloomy Stockholm
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010-10-06.jpg "Austrian National Library")
Lange Nacht der Museen
Yesterday evening, the "Lange Nacht der Museen" (Long Night of Museums) took place for the eleventh time in Austria. Along with about 200.000 other participants, I visited several museums throughout Vienna. Continue reading Lange Nacht der Museen
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/2009-03-17.jpg "Volcán Irazú")
City amidst Volcanoes, Volcanoes in Clouds
I spent a bit more time in San José than I originally planed to. The "instruction" for my volunteer program only consisted of a one-and-a-half hour long speech about the different projects, and so I had also enough time for exploring the surroundings of the city. Continue reading City amidst Volcanoes, Volcanoes in Clouds