![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/04b-20160324_115918-1038x576.jpg "Maundy Thursday procession of San Francisco el Grande")
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Antigua ius more of a Semana Loca (crazy week): Hundreds of thousands of (mainly Guatemaltecan) visitors come to this small town of 35,000 inhabitants. The reason for this are the numerous Easter processions which are said to be the most beautiful and impressive ones in all of Central America. Continue reading Semana Santa in Antigua
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000519.jpg "Mural in Ataco")
El Salvador at its best
The last four days I spent in Santa Ana. From there, I went on several day trips on which I got to know the El Salvador more or less as I was expecting it. Continue reading El Salvador at its best
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000473-1038x576.jpg "Temple 11")
From Cobán to Copán
From Semuc Champey I went to Cobán, and from there to Copán (Ruinas) in Honduras. There, I visited some more ruins which were again different from the ones I visited so far. Continue reading From Cobán to Copán
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000403-1038x576.jpg "Tikal")
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
On my first full day in Guatemala I already had my first highlight: a visit to Tikal. Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Temple of Star Wars
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000277-1038x576.jpg "Goff's Caye")
Sailing the Caribbean
When visiting a Caribbean island, I can also leave it in style: on a three-days-long sailboat trip along the Belize Barrier Reef. Continue reading Sailing the Caribbean
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000270-1038x576.jpg "Coral Garden")
Caribbean life
Caye Caulker, my first stop in Belize, was a very Caribbean destination. Continue reading Caribbean life
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000163-1038x576.jpg "Chichén Itzá")
Chichén Itzá, or: Welcome to Maya World!
People tend to argue about Chichén Itzá: Either they think you should skip it because of the huge crowds, or they think that the crowds are there for a reason, and you must not miss it. I can undetstand both sides a bit Continue reading Chichén Itzá, or: Welcome to Maya World!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OI000123-1038x576.jpg "Uxmal")
The Ruins of Uxmal
The ruins of Uxmal are a typical example of the Puuc style, and are very impressive indeed. Continue reading The Ruins of Uxmal
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20160203_101359-1038x576.jpg "Palenque")
Ruins in the jungle
Today I finally came across some remains of the Ancient Mayans: the ruins of Palenque. Continue reading Ruins in the jungle
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/15-IMG_0564-1038x576.jpg "Hagia Sophia")
Whirlwind Tour of Istanbul
On the way back home from Nepal, I made a stop-over in Istanbul for two nights. Of course, you cannot get a real feel for the city in such a short time, but it was just about enough for visiting the most important sights. Continue reading Whirlwind Tour of Istanbul