Category: Travel
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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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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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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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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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Day 3 – Airbnb arrival
Join us as we make the transition from hotel to Airbnb and face the reality of urban living on the road
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Day 2 – Canal Cruise
We are here in Copenhagen. After 2 months of scrambling and the shedding of ‘the stuff’, we have fully arrived. Blurry and excited. Another beautiful day is unfolding. A canal cruise with ‘Hey Captain’ is on the docket. We stumble down to hotel breakfast. Getting lost twice. It’s a maze, but we find our way…
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Day 1- Copenhagen
We have arrived in Copenhagen on the morning of the 12th of August. It is gorgeous. Immediately I feel short. Why? Everyone is tall. Half are blonde. I am sure they are the great-great-grandchildren of Vikings, but the friendly kind. I am relieved. I hear many languages being spoken around us as the other half…
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New Chapter
I did not expect it. I didn’t even anticipate it. To change our lives entirely in 2 months, but we did. On June 7th, my husband was downsized with all the rest of the Americans at his corporate position. So it goes in business – one day you are in, another day you are out.…
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