I’ve always thought of Copenhagen as the epicenter of Scandinavia. Take it from me: I’ve spent the past five summers here, and Copenhagen always pops into conversation. It’s a vibrant city where each neighborhood offers its own unique blend of social and cultural treasures. I spent a week in the…
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An Afternoon at Tivoli Gardens
I’ve spent a fair share of time with children. So much so that the thought of going to another arcade or theme park can give me the shivers. I feel they can be overwhelmingly daunting, featuring way too much visual and audio stimulation paired with an unhealthy helping of bad…
Best Things to Do in Copenhagen, Denmark
The first time I visited Copenhagen, I didn’t really know what to expect. I had spent a fair share of time in northern Europe, but the only Scandinavian country I had visited was Norway. Safe to say, the Danish capital blew my mind in more ways than I could have…
17 Best Places to Visit in Northern Europe
Northern Europe may be known as a place of Vikings and snow – and to some extent, that’s not incorrect. The Viking Age definitely did help to shape the culture of Scandinavia, and yes; there is a lot of snow, too. But it’s much more refined, and much more beautiful,…
25 Top Tourist Attractions in Europe
With its layers of history and overlapping of cultures, Europe is a treasure trove of everything from the medieval and ancient to the baroque and art nouveau. Couple this with Arctic conditions in the north and beautiful Mediterranean climates in the south, and there’s a whole side of nature to…
Best Cities to See in Denmark: A Quick Guide
Famed around the world for the Vikings who poured forth from its shores, Denmark has a plethora of interesting historical sites dotted around its cities that highlight the country’s rich heritage. Whether it is the longboats that lie in some of its ports, or its fantastic museums, old churches and…
10 Best Places to Visit in Denmark
Denmark is the country where Scandinavia begins. It’s changed a lot over the centuries. Once known for its fierce warriors, the Vikings, it’s now a peaceful modern country where innovative architecture shares space with medieval buildings. You’ll see picturesque fishing villages that trace their heritage back to the Vikings, so…
The Top 18 Tourist Attractions in Denmark
Once the seat of Viking raiders, Denmark remains very much a maritime nation, bordered by the Baltic and the North Sea. No place in the country is more than an hour’s drive from its seashore, much of which is lined with beautiful sandy beaches. These days, the Danish Vikings have…