For years my hometown of Odense in the heart of Denmark was “just getting by”, but recently the capital of the island of Funen has seen major developments and cultural events roll in… Continue reading
Summer in Denmark does not necessarily mean high temperatures and blue skies, but when the sun shines bright about our little nation – we Danes flock to our beaches and coastal towns to… Continue reading
Having travelled a lot in mountainous regions like Scotland, Spain and Switzerland, I like to tell the story of Denmark’s “Sky Mountain” when I talk to other travellers. Its name gives the impression… Continue reading
There’s something unique about smaller islands. I mean, islands of a size where you can see the coastline from almost anywhere. I’m actually from an island myself – Funen (Fyn in Danish) –… Continue reading
I’ve been touching this topic on the blog before, but one cliché I can personally confirm is how you start seeing your hometown and own country in a different light after having been… Continue reading
Coming back to Denmark from time to time I like to get around and see my own country through the eyes of a visitor – not at least when it comes to my… Continue reading
Early Tuesday morning I arrived back in Denmark from London, having spent the night awake at Stansted Airport to catch a 7.20 flight. A sleep deprived zombie. It was a long night indeed… Continue reading
One travel related cliché is that when you travel a lot you will start to see your hometown and own country in a different light. And I find this to be true indeed. Having spent… Continue reading
“Are you from Copenhagen?”. That’s usually the first question I get when people realize I’m from Denmark. No, I’m not. I’m from Odense on the island of Funen, in the middle of Denmark.… Continue reading
Christmas is already here after a December that’s been rushing by faster than a flying reindeer. A month that when I was a kid seemed to be lasting at least… forever! And though… Continue reading
