![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141003_145943.jpg "Great Caucasus near Mestia")
Before my trip, I was often asked why I go to Georgia. The mountains of the Great Caucasus were one of the main reasons – and they are indeed breathtaking! Continue reading Svaneti and the Great Caucasus
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-11.jpg "Þingvellir")
The Golden Circle
At the end of our trip, we did the tourist thing, and visited the sights of the Golden Circle: the waterfall Gullfoss, the geyser Strokkur, and Þingvellir. Continue reading The Golden Circle
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-14.jpg "Split")
Split away from the tourist hordes
Split is also overrun with tourists – even now, after the end of high season. So, I tried to explore the city at rather uncommon times, and visit rather uncommon places. This way, I got spend some nice time in the city. Continue reading Split away from the tourist hordes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-12.jpg "Trogir")
Trogir for the Relaxed
For the last one-and-a-half days, I explored the oldtown of Trogir – at a very relaxed pace. Continue reading Trogir for the Relaxed
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-10.jpg "Skradinski Buk")
Empty Streets and Crowded Paths
The last two days I spent in Šibenik, exploring both the city as well as the nearby Krka waterfalls. Continue reading Empty Streets and Crowded Paths
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-05.jpg "Plitvička Jezera")
Cyrstal Clear and Torquise
Today, I did the tourist thing: On my way from Zagreb to the coast, I visited Plitvice Lakes National Park. Continue reading Cyrstal Clear and Torquise
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-09.jpg "On Mueller Hut Route")
Bernhard Climbs Mountains
The blog title is not entirely correct: I did climb some mountain flanks. However, I left climing the summits to the experts. Instead, I went up to the Mueller Hut, located at 1810 meters above sea level. Continue reading Bernhard Climbs Mountains
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-05.jpg "On Kepler Track")
Another Truly Great Walk
In the past four days, I hiked the Kepler Trail, one of New Zealand's "Great Walks". Just like the Milford Track, which I did last time, this title is really well deserved. Continue reading Another Truly Great Walk
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-20.jpg "Siberia Valley")
Touring Siberia (Valley)
Today, I did the Siberia Experience, a combination of scenic flight, hike, and jetboat ride in Mount Aspiring National Park. Continue reading Touring Siberia (Valley)
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-07-01.jpg "Tallinn from above")
Tourist Crush in Tallinn
Tallinn can be compared to Dubrovnik – as far as the number of tourists is concerned. When I visited the Old Town for the first time three days ago, it was that crowded that I almost turned around again. Continue reading Tourist Crush in Tallinn