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Copenhagen CPH-Ø1, Denmark
July 27, 2018
A moveable, floating island! No, it’s not a prop for some science fiction movie, it’s Copenhagen CPH-Ø1, a hand made wooden platform with a living linden tree floating in Copenhagen’s inner harbor. This 65 square foot island is the first of several that will make up a “Parkipelago” – a new concept in public spaces in the […]
The Krane
September 15, 2017
An unconventional, luxury retreat. Recently opened, The Krane, from the developer that brought the foodie haven, Paper Island, to Copenhagen, is a sleek, four-level complex with a lavish, two-person bedroom, a light-infused, opulent day spa, and a meeting space, called the Glassbox with 360 degree panoramic views. The bedroom is mostly black as a nod to its former […]
Kur Bars
August 9, 2016
A date that won’t let you down…especially when you add mint, coconut, or cacao powder! Kur Bars are Scandinavian bite-sized bars that are naturally sweetened with organic dates. Created in Copenhagen, Denmark and made in the United States, these little bars have only 90-110 calories. They are made with only 4-7 simple, raw ingredients that […]
Princess Cruises: Scandinavia and Russia
August 2, 2016
In the footsteps of the Vikings. Join Princess Cruises on their Scandinavia and Russia, 11-day cruise on the Regal Princess. This Baltic cruise circuit stops at 7 amazing ports of call from well-preserved medieval gems to present-day metropolitan capitals: Copenhagen, Oslo, Berlin (Warnemunde), Tallin, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Stockholm. Fascinating museums, fresh markets, enchanting villages, […]
Tivoli Gardens
August 1, 2016
Bring out your inner child at the second oldest amusement park in the world! Opened in 1843, it’s Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark (Denmark also holds the place as the oldest park with Dyrehavsbakken, just 10 km north of Copenhagen). At Tivoli, you can spend the day on classic carnival rides, enjoy pantomime shows, dine […]
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
July 27, 2016
An impressive building for an impressive collection. The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum in central Copenhagen that was founded by Carl Jacobsen, the owner of the Carlsberg Breweries, the fifth largest brewery group in the world. Since its opening to the public in 1897, the museum houses over 10,000 works of art, spanning […]
Christiansborg Palace
July 26, 2016
Third time’s a charm! After suffering 2 major fires, Christiansborg Palace now stands proudly on Slotsholmen (Castle Island) in the middle of Denmark’s capital city of Copenhagen. Originally built in 1740, as the extravagant palace of Christian VI, the current structure dates back to 1928 and is now home to the Danish parliament (Folketinget), the […]
Strömma Denmark: Hop On Hop Off Bus and Boat Tours
July 25, 2016
Explore the capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen, from its humble beginnings as a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century to being the most populated city in Denmark. One of the best ways to learn about this wonderful city is to take the Hop On Hop Off Bus and Boat Tours from our friends […]