What to do when you know nothing about Alesund
I tend to go a bit overboard when planning for trips to new destinations. I’m prone to obsession over the nuance and detail of the...
Copenhagen
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Around town in Copenhagen
Of the 72 hours we spent “in” Copenhagen a surprisingly large amount was actually spent in the surrounding towns, not the city itself. That is...
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Hot nights on the Nyhavn – A review of the 71 Nyhavn Hotel
Finding a hotel in Copenhagen was a challenge that I was not particularly excited by. The rooms were generally a bit more expensive than not...
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Dining in Copenhagen: The good, the bad and the best alternative for a summer dinner
I have no problems with paying a sizable sum of cash for a truly delicious meal. At the same time, however, I’m not particularly into...
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Cruising on the slow boat to Oslo
It should hardly be surprising that travel between the Scandinavian countries is very much a nautical affair. The coastlines are enormous and water is truly...
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The love of the hotdog in Copenhagen
One of the bits of advice I received in my planning for the trip to Copenhagen was to “try the hotdogs.” I was assured that...
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Hanging out with Hamlet in Helsingor
One thing that Europe doesn’t struggle with is castles to tour. From the heart of Prague to the chateaux in France to the ridiculous number...
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Another failed effort to grow my passport
With my rather increased international travel schedule (10+ countries so far this year) my passport has filled up quickly. I’m down to only one fully blank page...
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Playing Viking for a day at the Vikingeskibsmuseet in Roskilde
That really long word is simply Danish for Viking Museum and a visit to the Vikingeskibsmuseet is the cornerstone of a visit to Roskilde, just...