Denmark

Red Herrings, Onion Tears and Gruel: Foodie Festivals to Visit

11 September, 2018

Food has been celebrated for centuries, and there’s no better way to pay homage to your favourite dish than by attending a festival. Close your eyes and open your mouth – Denmark, Scotland and Switzerland have some of the most mouth-watering (and surprising) gastronomic events around. Herring Festival, Denmark The name of this celebration is no red herring – the Danes really have dedicated an entire event to this forage fish. The festival takes place each April in the small

Treat Your Tastebuds at These Top Michelin Star Eateries

16 June, 2018

The best chefs in the world are only awarded 3 Michelin stars if their restaurant is worth travelling to. I mean, really worth travelling to. While the 2-star rating is for food that merits a ‘detour’, the triple whammy signals the restaurant is worth a full-on holiday. And why not? We’re used to organising trips around historic sites or natural wonders, so it makes sense to put exquisite food at the top of the list for a change. So here’s

European Christmas Cuisines, Part 4: Denmark

13 December, 2017

The Danes have a word – hygge – that describes “a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary as cosy, charming or special”. Although a range of situations and sentiments may be labelled as “hygge”, it applies perfectly to one time of year in particular: the holiday season. After all, there are few occasions that are more delightful (or perhaps dysfunctional…) than Christmas with your loved ones. While you may be partial to putting your feet up and spending Christmas at home, you’ll find that Denmark takes the peace, togetherness and joy

Dinamarca

Country Profile: Denmark

1 August, 2016

A stunning Scandinavian country which is considered to be ahead of the curve in terms of global quality-of-life, Denmark is a beautiful, progressive and intriguing destination with a lot to offer for any visitor. With Germany to the south and fellow Nordic countries Sweden and Norway to the north, Denmark links Europe with Scandinavia and this fusion is noticeable throughout the country. Exquisite architecture, scenic landscapes and stylish yet understated design ensure that Denmark has an old-fashioned charm with a forward-thinking culture. Denmark consists of the peninsula Jutland and an archipelago of 433 islands, only 70 of which are inhabited.

Kopenhagen

Copenhagen Shore Excursions

25 May, 2016

Growing from humble origins as a Viking fishing village in the 10th century, Copenhagen is now the largest city in Scandinavia with over two million people living in its metropolitan area. As well as being the capital of Denmark, the city is the country’s main economic and tourist centre which attracts millions of short-break visitors every year. It is also a popular destination for cruise ships embarking on Baltic cruises to the likes of Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Stockholm and St. Petersburg. This year alone more than 300 cruise ships will visit Copenhagen bringing with them almost 750,000 cruise passengers.

Kopenhagen

24 Hours in Copenhagen

2 May, 2016

You can probably think back to a time you could barely pay for groceries – let alone international travel. But now, in your later years, with your hard-earned cash saved up and your offspring (finally) self-sufficient, seeing the world looks a whole lot more doable. And for more mature travellers, cruises are just the ticket. With accommodation, transportation, and entertainment rolled into one, cruises are ideal for the un-hassled globetrotter. Not to mention the amazing sights to see along the way! If a Scandinavian cruise is on your wish list, you can bet you’ll be passing through Copenhagen. You might

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