Off the Grid in Greenland on an Arctic Cruise Exploring the West coast of Greenland in the comfort of small-ship luxury There are few places in the world where traveling can bring you up close and personal to stark landscapes, frozen beauty, and sculpted icebergs. Throw in a perpetual ice field over 656,000 square miles – about three times the size of Texas - and you have Greenland, a remote ... Read Full Article
Copenhagen: Hidden Gems
Copenhagen hidden gems you need to discover The Danish capital of Copenhagen is a bustling city that offers something for everyone. First-time visitors to the city might head straight for the Little Mermaid or the Tivoli Gardens (remember to book in advance!) and other often top sights in Copenhagen, but there are plenty of other places and Copenhagen hidden gems to discover. For architecture ... Read Full Article
7 Free Things to Do in Copenhagen
A picturesque city on the coast, Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is one of the most touristed cities in the Nordic region. Known to be one of the greenest capitals in the world, it is the center of commerce and entertainment for the Danish people, who are consistently rated as some of the happiest on the planet. If you are headed to Denmark and would like to avoid burning a hole in your ... Read Full Article
Copenhagen and Tallinn: A Fine Vacation Pair
Copenhagen and Tallinn are just a short flight from each other. If you are visiting lovely Copenhagen, be sure to take a side trip to Tallin. Visit Copenhagen Copenhagen’s famed art and design museums, grand historical sites, lively urban parks, and dynamic restaurant scene makes it an easy city to love. Flat and manageable in size, the city center’s streets are abuzz with walkers and cyclists. ... Read Full Article
Shopping for Contemporary Design in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a veritable mecca for design aficionados. From modernist classics to cutting-edge conversation pieces, there are plenty of unique (and tempting) elements for a stylish interior to be found in Denmark’s capital city. Whether you’re in the mood to learn or purchase, here are eight places to visit on your design tour of Copenhagen: Normann Copenhagen Located in the Osterbo ... Read Full Article
Copenhagen Street Eats
Copenhagen excels at many things – it’s one of the greenest cities out there, arguably the most bike-friendly, and it has impeccable taste in art and design. It’s also made quite a name for itself as a gastronomic capital, not least because of its enviable seaside locale and plentitude of fresh, innovative talent. Perhaps most known is the multi-starred Nobu, which has been recognized as ... Read Full Article
Denmark: The Natural Beauty of Aero Island
If Denmark is in your sights as a travel destination, consider a visit to one of the islands to see Danish life at a slower pace while you enjoy fresh air, natural beauty and plenty of options for exercise. We recently spent two days on Aero, one of the islands in the South of Funen Archipelago. The climate is mild and sunnier than many other Danish places, prompting Danes ... Read Full Article
Eating in Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District
Copenhagen is giving new meaning to the idea of dining at the source, and the Meatpacking District is experiencing an interesting transformation: from butcher shop to upscale restaurant venue. This neighborhood dates back to the 1880s and was known for one of the highest concentrations of butchers in Europe. But now, the white coats and cattle stables have been replaced with art galleries, ... Read Full Article
Copenhagen’s Torvehallern: the World’s Best Covered Market
Torvehallern – the covered market that opened in Copenhagen in September 2011 – hasn’t been declared the world’s best covered market (yet), but it certainly has the potential. During my first few hours wandering the historic streets of Copenhagen, I learned something about the Danes: they love superlatives. The Danish are proud to have Europe’s longest bridge (Øresund Bridge) and ... Read Full Article
Danish Gastronomy for the Ravenous Traveler
Denmark is famously known as the land of bacon, butter, and beer, and as unhealthy as that sounds, these wonderful Danish cooking ingredients are usually balanced out with high-quality fruits, berries, and vegetables. Gourmets from around the world laud Copenhagen's best restaurants. Staples of the Danish diet include smoked fish, havarti cheese, pickled herring, and rye bread. The most famous ... Read Full Article