BerndtCanada Travels

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This is the personal website of Erich and Carol Berndt, two avid travelers from Calgary, Canada. We have created this travel information site to share our photos and experiences, and to offer our insights and practical ideas to fellow travelers who wish to travel frequently; exploring, learning, and appreciating the geography, culture and history of the places being visited.  We hope you will find this website useful in imagining and planning your travels.
 

 

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North America

Asia Pacific

Austro-Hungary

Baltic Region

Mediterranean

Scotland & Ireland

Mexico

Caribbean Collection

Hawaii

Spain & Portugal

Panama & Costa Rica

European Excursions

Australia & New Zealand

Asia Collection

 

 

 

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 NEW *
added 4 countries in Asia Pacific *explored 3 more countries in the Baltic region *saw more islands in the Caribbean *visited more locations in the Austro-Hungarian Area * added more sites to our Mediterranean Meandering * updated travel tips for 2024/25 *added more destinations in Mexico and in North America Collection  
 

Asia Pacific

We have explored areas in southeast Asia and the South Pacific that offer very diverse history, culture, geography and experiences.

 

North America Collection

As we resume post-covid travel we reflect on some of our favourite destinations in Canada and the United States.

 

 Baltic Region

Throughout nine countries around the Baltic Sea we have seen beautiful but complicated cultures and histories.

 

Austro-Hungarian Area

Trips through northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria offered outstanding natural and cultural beauty.

 

Mediterranean Meandering

Over the past few years we have spent several months exploring the varied islands and coastal cities surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.   

 

Scotland and Ireland

We recently had the opportunity to explore the lovely countries of Scotland and Ireland, rich with natural beauty and cultural treasures.

 

Caribbean Collection

This is a compilation of 7 trips to the Caribbean, including cruises. Each of the 15 locations we have visited has unique landscapes and cultures.

      
 
 

Mexico

While serving as a wonderful respite from Canadian winter, a trip to Mexico also offers a chance to experience natural and cultural diversity.


 

Spain & Portugal

We have taken four lengthy trips to various regions of Spain and Portugal including their offshore archipelagos and islands.

     

Hawai'ian Islands

Hawai'i has always been one of our favourite places. We have visited four different islands many times to experience their sublime essence.

       

 

                                       
 
                         Previous Collections

The following pages chronicle some of our travels taken in earlier years. These pages have been recently reorganized and updated with refreshed photos and revised commentary, highlighting the timeless nature of the natural, historical and cultural attractions.


Panama and Costa Rica

These are the highlights of a month of touring Panama and Costa Rica, enjoying their history, culture and natural beauty.


European Excursions

This is a compilation of trips to Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, England, the Netherlands, Turkey, Czechia, and Ukraine.
 


Australia and New Zealand

These pages feature the attractions of the cities and natural regions of our trip "Downunder."
 


Asia Collection

This is a selection from various trips to Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.

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