![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230516_140114-1038x576.jpg "Grand Place in Lille")
Only three working days after being at Devoxx UK (in London) last week, my vacation (in London) was scheduled to begin. Therefore, flying home was out of the question. Instead, I spent these three working days in Lille – because a cozy apartment in the city center there is cheaper than a small single room on the outskirts of zone 2 of the Tube in London (even when including the train journey from and to London). Continue reading Short Workation in Lille
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221107_114407-1038x576.jpg "Cañadas del Teide from Guajara summit")
1000 metres below Teide
Today, I drove up to the Teide plateau one more time. I did not fancy the ascent to Teide itself, though (both due to its high elevation, and the humungous elevation gain). Instead, I opted to climb up to the summit of Guajara (which is almost exactly 1000 metres lower than Teide). From there, one has also very good views of the surrounding landscape – including Teide itself, of course. Continue reading 1000 metres below Teide
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221106_103025-1038x576.jpg "Teide")
Above the clouds
Today, I finally said farewell to the Anaga mountains– probably not a day too early: Since the afternoon on the day before, it had been raining on and off. For quite a while, it looked as if the rain would also follow me to my next destination. Luckily, however, I finally found myself above the clouds: at the foot of Teide volcano. Continue reading Above the clouds
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221031_153832-1038x576.jpg "Iglesia de San Agustín")
New week, new island
At the start of my second (full) week of holidays on the Canary Islands, I took the ferry to the next island: Tenerife. I will spend the rest of my holidays there – even though the title might indicate that I will be switching islands weekly now. However, Tenerife is larger than Gran Canaria. So, I will (hopefully) not be bored. Continue reading New week, new island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220623_131702-1038x576.jpg "Mahorčičeva and Mariničeva caves")
The caves of Škocjan county
Actually, I wanted go travel back North (and thus into the mountains) again today. According to the weather forecast, however, this could have been a rather wet day. So, I drove South instead. On the one hand the weather should be better there, and on the other hand one can go hiking below the surface, in karst caves. Continue reading The caves of Škocjan county
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220614_135811-1038x576.jpg "Pragser Wildsee")
Prags, not Prague
Today, on my last (full) day in South Tyrol, I visited another tourist hot spot: Pragser Wildsee, also known by its Italian name Lago di Braies. Continue reading Prags, not Prague
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220613_113947-1038x576.jpg "Toblacher See")
Look at this lake!
Today, the weather was supposed to be a bit more unstable again. However, the latest days with “changeable” weather actually turned out quite nice. So, I decided to go on a little hike nonetheless – just down in the valley: I hiked to and around Toblacher See, after spotting it yesterday from the bus window. Continue reading Look at this lake!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220612_092725-1038x576.jpg "Tre Cime di Lavaredo")
Lots of tourists at Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Today, I went on one of the most famous hikes in the region: around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. As it is a very well-known hike, I was definitely not the only one with this plan. Still, this area has its good reputation for a reason! Continue reading Lots of tourists at Tre Cime di Lavaredo
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220610_150053-1038x576.jpg "Geisler and Puez Groups")
Hiking in South Tyrol 201
Today, the weather forecast was again more suitable for hiking: still some clouds and a bit cooler, but at least no rain. So, I dedicated my time to the Dolomite mountains again. Again, I chose the modus operandi that I already applied two days ago: going up by cable car, and then a leisurely hike at 2000+ meters above sea level. Continue reading Hiking in South Tyrol 201
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220608_114445-1038x576.jpg "Seiser Alm")
Hiking in South Tyrol 101
When you are researching hiking areas in South Tyrol, you will stumble across Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi) rather sooner than later. This alpine meadow is very well-known – and for a good reason, as I could see for myself on today’s hike. Continue reading Hiking in South Tyrol 101