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Perched on a small island in the Danish countryside, Kalø Castle stands as one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in the country. It was erected in 1313 by King Erik Menved, following his suppression of a Jutlandic peasant revolt – a rebellion born from the heavy taxes imposed to fund the king’s many wars. Kalø … Read more
I recently realized there was a Thomas Dambo troll I hadn’t tracked down yet – Bjarke Cirkelsten, hiding somewhere on Amager. So on a sunny day, I decided to go for a stroll and finally check him off the list. As a bonus, I discovered that the area where the troll lives is actually part of … Read more
Sticking with the festival theme, there’s one more event worth mentioning – and definitely worth saving on your calendar for next year. I’m talking about the Copenhagen Historical Market, which rolls into Copenhagen around late May. So what is it? Imagine over 1,000 people dressed as Vikings, knights, craftsmen, jugglers, and everything in between. It’s … Read more
Continuing my tradition of visiting the Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival, I made the trip for the eighth time. Once again, the level of craftsmanship was remarkable. The theme this year is The Middle Ages, and the artists have captured the era’s atmosphere with impressive detail – from knights and fortresses to dragons and medieval symbolism. … Read more
May in Denmark marks the start of festival season – fairs, markets, and random gatherings popping up left and right. One day, we were heading to a forest for a quiet stroll when we noticed an unusual number of old-timer cars on the roads. Then came the signs: TimeWinder Nostalgia Festival. We had zero clue … Read more
When I learned that my favorite Danish artist, Thomas Dambo, would be featured in a museum exhibition, I didn’t hesitate long – I made a trip to ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art. Thomas Dambo is the creative force behind the wooden troll statues scattered across the globe. We’ve made it a point to seek them … Read more
One evening while scrolling through Facebook, I spotted a new troll coming to my area – Geo’s Teori. I knew right away what I’d be doing the next day. Luckily, the weather seemed to be on my side. I started by walking the path around the area, but couldn’t find a route that led me … Read more
I recently realized there were still a few trolls around Copenhagen I hadn’t tracked down yet. So, taking advantage of the beautiful weather and my maternity leave, I set off to complete my troll hunt. This time, my adventure brought me to Amager, where I found Sanka Suttetrolden – a troll with a very special … Read more
A lot of people coming to Copenhagen end up asking the same question: what’s worth seeing outside the city? Something you can reach within an hour or two, easy to turn into a fun day trip. So, inspired by that question, I put together a list of some of my favorite places nearby. I hope … Read more
With social media exploding with millions of aurora photos, I keep seeing the same question pop up: Can I see the northern lights in Denmark today? So I decided to put everything in one place and answer it properly 🙂 Can you see the Northern Lights in Denmark? Yes… but it’s a bit more complicated than … Read more
With the new year comes the annual recap of the previous one, slightly delayed but better late than never. Let’s jump back on the same wagon as everyone else 🙂 If I had to sum up 2025 in one word, it would be change. Early in the year I found out I was pregnant, and … Read more
We were looking for a Christmas market that would feel calm and easy with a newborn. Somewhere without big crowds, where we could just stroll and take things slowly. I came across an ad on Facebook about Christmas in Frilandsmuseet. I’d never been there during Christmas, and it had been years since my last visit, … Read more
We chose Mallorca for our extended weekend getaway mostly because I found cheap flights, and honestly, we didn’t know much about the place other than it being a Spanish island where, supposedly, Germans go to party. So our expectations weren’t exactly high. We just wanted some sunshine, warm water, and a few days to completely … Read more
Cap de Formentor is one of the most stunning places in Mallorca and easily one of the best spots to catch the sunset. It’s the northernmost point of the island and part of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the very end of the rugged peninsula stands a lighthouse, reached by … Read more
Over the Easter break, we decided to spend a week in Turkey — we were after something warm, affordable, and full of culture. When I stumbled across some cheap flights to Istanbul, the decision was made! I’d actually visited Istanbul about 15 years ago, and I remembered loving it. So I figured — now that … Read more
Most people visit Selçuk with one goal in mind — to see Ephesus. And while Ephesus absolutely deserves the spotlight, the town of Selçuk itself has plenty of hidden gems. If you’ve got a bit of extra time (or better planning skills than we had 😅), here are some of the best places to check … Read more
Ephesus (or Efes in Turkish) is one of the largest and most impressive open-air archaeological museums in the world, and it absolutely deserves a spot on your Turkey itinerary. Located near the town of Selçuk in Izmir Province, it was once the capital of Roman Asia Minor and a major hub of commerce, religion, and … Read more
Getting to Ephesus from Izmir was both easy and complicated — depending on how organized you are (we weren’t 😅). The good news is, several train options can take you directly or indirectly to Selçuk, the town closest to the Ephesus ruins. The bad news? Figuring out which ticket you need and where to buy it … Read more
We didn’t have much time in Izmir — we mainly chose it as our base for visiting Ephesus — but even during our short stay, we managed to find plenty of interesting things to do and see. Izmir, Türkiye’s third-largest city, is a lively coastal hub with a relaxed vibe, great food, and beautiful seaside … Read more
We spent four incredible days exploring Istanbul, and let me tell you — it wasn’t nearly enough! We managed to cover most of the city’s famous sights, but by the end of each day our feet were exhausted and our list of “places we still want to see” somehow kept growing. I guess that means … Read more