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Off to Croatia
After 2 and a half weeks in Copenhagen, we took a 180 degree turn to Croatia. From a pristine and ultra cultured city to a fall back in time medieval village. The contrast could not be greater. Our new home base is an old, hillside town of Labin. Labin dates back to the 4th century…
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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Copenhagen
2. The People. Friendly, diverse citizens, 95% speak English (among the several languages the average citizen speaks) and they are a very welcoming people. The Danish are proud of their country and it shows. 3. Clean. The city is clean and polite. The streets are well maintained and easy to get around. 4. Fashion. Industrial…
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Dial a dad
Dial a Dad- lines are now open. Problem solving and empowerment from 6 hour away.
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Stroget street- Copenhagen’s shopping street delivers
Stroget street in Copenhagen provides abundant shopping with historical discovery
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Another Saturday, Another Museum
Copenhagen is busy on Saturdays. Lots of folks out and about. You just never know what you will stumble into. We began with yet another delicious breakfast at Mad & Kaffe. That place never disappoints. If in Copenhagen, it is a must that will become your routine. Then we took a Viggo (Danish Green Uber…
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Beauty on the streets of Copenhagen
Copenhagen is known for its beauty and history. Whilst wandering the streets- look down- beauty is literally underfoot
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Kastellet- Copenhagen’s original fort
The other morning in a walk about of Copenhagen I discovered an urban gem. Like history, architecture, peace, quiet and natural beauty. Check out the “Citadel” The Kastellat or Citadel was built in 1664 and actively in use as a fort into the mid 1800’s. Today it still houses military activities, but it’s primary functions…
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Assistens Cemetery
This morning’s walkabout for a different bakery (Meyers Bageri) lead us to one of the oldest cemeteries in Copenhagen, Assistens Cemetery. This burial ground has become a hybrid space: a churchyard-turned-city park. For more than 250 years, the people of Copenhagen have buried their dead here. From the very poor and unnamed to the famous…
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Birkenstock Nation
Wearing a fancy dress? Birkenstocks. Going for a bike ride? Birkenstocks. Going to the store? Birkenstocks with socks. Birkenstocks are the footwear of choice in Denmark. It is a country of industrial fashion and I love it. Why Birkenstocks? It’s a classic. The roots of the shoemaking dynasty can be found in 1774 when Johannes…
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Saturday – Playday!
Saturday is for playing. So play we did. First stop – breakfast! We walked about 15 mins from apartment to get a seat outside at Mad & Kaffe. It’s a busy cafe on a bustling street. Lots of cool kids. They let us seat anyway. Breakfast is kind of an a la carte thing. You…
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