![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230526_110106-1038x576.jpg "West Coast of Kerrera")
Oban is the “Gateway to the Isles”. While one usually thinks of the large islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides when saying that, there are also some smaller islands in the immediate vicinity to be discovered. One of these I explored today: Kerrera, an island around seven kilometers long and two kilometers wide, located directly opposite of Oban. Continue reading Island Walk on Kerrera
Tag Archives: Ruins
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230525_104241-1038x576.jpg "Tarbert")
Driving through time and space
Today, I already had to say goodbye to the Isle of Arran. My destination today was Oban. However, to break up the driving, I have selected a few interesting stops in between. weitergefahren. Um die Fahrt aber interessanter zu gestalten, habe ich mir ein paar nette Zwischenstopps ausgesucht. Continue reading Driving through time and space
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/P5040452-1038x576.jpg "Herculaneum")
The ruins of Herculaneum
Today, it was rather rainy. So, I decided to forgo my planned hike on the Sorrento peninsula, and visited the ruins of Herculaneum and the National Museum of Archeology in Naples instead. Continue reading The ruins of Herculaneum
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/P5020255-1038x576.jpg "Temple of Apollo")
The ruins of Pompeii
Today, I explored the ruins of Pompeii. I was amazed by the sheer size of the excavations – it is truly a city! Continue reading The ruins of Pompeii
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/myson5-1038x576.jpg "My Son")
The lost ruins of My Son
From Hoi An, I visited the ruins of My Son today. These relics of the ancient Cham culture have suffered a lot during the Vietnam war, but are still a charming sight. Continue reading The lost ruins of My Son
![[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/2018/09/20180921_162311-1038x576.jpg "Esch-sur-Sûre")
The village in a hole
I am spending this weekend in Luxembourg. After a short exploration of Luxembourg City in the morning (more about that in a later entry), I drove up North to take a look at the pittoresque village of Esch-sur-Sûre. Continue reading The village in a hole
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000009-1038x576.jpg "Fira at sunset")
Santorini – a must-see (by popular vote)!
After twelve years, I finally returned to the holiday destination of my childhood: Greece. The first three days, I spent on a (very popular) island that I have not visited so far: Santorini. Continue reading Santorini – a must-see (by popular vote)!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/IMG_1277.jpg "Cliffside Palace")
Living at the edge of the green table
Again, I was exploring some canyons ̵ at least in a broader sense: The focus were the cliff dwellings along the canyons of Mesa Verde. Continue reading Living at the edge of the green table
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/central-america-2016-highlights.jpg "Highlights of my Central America trip in 2016")
The highlights of eight weeks in Central America
Three weeks after my return from my two-months-long trip through Central America, I would like to look back on the highlights of my trip. Continue reading The highlights of eight weeks in Central America