![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250913_174403-1038x576.jpg "View from Milan Cathedral Terraces")
Anyone who has followed my recent travels will not be surprised that my vacation on the French Riviera begins in Milan: Currently, there is simply no way to get any closer using an ÖBB night train. So, I took this opportunity to get a small taste of this Italian fashion capital. Continue reading Is it fun, a day in Milan?
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250603_171135-1038x576.jpg "View of Stockholm Old Town from Mariaberget")
Stockholm (also) by bike
In (early) summer, Stockholm presents itself quite differently than in (late) winter eleven years ago: While the wind can still be (relatively) fresh, it is still no comparison to the icy-grey Stockholm I experienced back then. Continue reading Stockholm (also) by bike
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250530_080509-1038x576.jpg "Speicherstadt (Hamburg)")
Rainy Hamburg
Following my day trip to Lübeck, I had a few hours (in the evening and early morning) in Hamburg. It was just like my first visit 32 years ago: rather rainy. Continue reading Rainy Hamburg
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250529_154417.jpg "Lübeck")
Visiting the Hanseatic League
Last night, I started my journey to Lofoten (if you will). To get there, however, I am taking the train – with several stops along the way. I spent the first night in Hamburg, from where I took a day trip to Lübeck. Continue reading Visiting the Hanseatic League
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250510_111816.jpg "Elizabeth Tower (\"Big Ben\")")
Devoxx UK 2025
As I already did two years ago, I once again attended the Devoxx UK, a software developer conference. Afterwards, I had a (short) day for some tourist activities. This time, these took me directly to the British center of power. Continue reading Devoxx UK 2025
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250506_084412-1038x576.jpg "View from Rozenhoedkaai (Bruges)")
Chilly in Bruges
The last stop of my short excursion through Benelux was the Belgian city of Bruges. Unfortunately, a cold snap made exploring the city a bit more chilly than expected. However, I still ventured outside, but also visited a few museums (for warming up in between). Continue reading Chilly in Bruges
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250504_123745-1038x576.jpg "Grote Markt (Antwerp)")
Flying visit (by train) in Antwerp
As I had to change trains in Antwerp on my way from Rotterdam to Bruges, my next destination, anyway, I dedided to take this opportunity for a short visit of the city. Continue reading Flying visit (by train) in Antwerp
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250501_142449-1038x576.jpg "Oudehaven")
Modern Rotterdam
I am spending some days before a business trip to London on vacation in Benelux. My first stop was in Rotterdam (Netherlands). Continue reading Modern Rotterdam
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241003_125033-1038x576.jpg "Place de la Bourse (Bordeaux)")
Stopover in Bordeaux
Who says you can only make a stopover when flying? As my train journey back home took me through Bordeaux, I stopped there for three nights (but actually only two days). I used one of these days to explore the city. Continue reading Stopover in Bordeaux
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240922_125059-1038x576.jpg "Circo Soaso")
Monte Perdido Lluvioso
My first stop in Spain was intended to be (mainly) dedicated to the Monte Perdido National Park. Unfortunately, this “forgotten mountain” (Monte Perdido) was also a “rainy mountain” (monte lluvioso) for me. In addition, access to the park was scheduled to be closed for around ten days starting the next day, Monday, due to road construction works. This of course further complicated things. After heavy rains basically all day yesterday, I had to bite the bullet today, and try my luck despite the mediocre weather forecast. After all, this was the last day that the area was accessible. Continue reading Monte Perdido Lluvioso