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Ever since I saw a Transformers movie years ago, I have dreamt about seeing Hoover Dam in real life. Do you remember the aerial shots of the dam when it is coming under attack by the Decepticons? After 15 years, I made the wish come true and found myself looking down at this massive, powerful, … Read more
If you take a slight detour from the main road between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, you will find intriguing remnants of the old mining city – Calico, now a ghost town. And if you’re a fan of stories of the Wild West, you won’t be able to resist the temptation to check it out. … Read more
September was a really intense and stressful month for me, with many monumental changes in my life. After ten years, I said goodbye to my old workplace, my team, and amazing coworkers, many of which became my best friends. It was a tough decision, as, during all those years, my job was the only constant … Read more
If you haven’t had the chance yet, visit Møns Klint – Denmark’s highest cliff. The 70-million-year-old chalk cliffs are less than two hours away from Copenhagen! Some of the cliffs fall a sheer 120 m to the pristine blue sea below. In 2025, Møns Klint was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. They look … Read more
I had an empty afternoon and noticed the weather seemed to favor me, so I grabbed my camera and popped by Tivoli to see the park in its Halloween cover. Thousands of pumpkins, lights, and scary ghosts are fantastic each year, and this year was no exception. I’ve tried looking for places I have not … Read more
If I were to describe Las Vegas in one sentence, I would call it an amusement park for adults. The Las Vegas Strip, a 6 km main road along which you can find multiple casino-hotel complexes, is peculiar and bizarre, for the lack of a better word. Each hotel is themed, with topics varying from … Read more
I have been quiet for a while because I was busy running around in the scorching sun of the West Coast in the USA. I got a chance to attend DEFCON, one of the largest hacking and security conferences, taking place in Las Vegas. After the conference was over, my boyfriend joined me for two … Read more
From the beginning of August to the beginning of September, heather flowers blossom, covering moors in a delightful shade of violet. Take a walk, venture into nature, and get surrounded by thriving purple flowers and yellow lemon butterflies. There are actually many places in Denmark where you can find heather (Lyng in Danish). Check out … Read more
I made a pact with my brother long ago that we should visit at least one amusement park a year. We try to keep the tradition going but living in two different countries and slowly but inevitably being busy with adult things, we sometimes fail to meet the goal. And this is where my boyfriend … Read more
After checking the weather forecast and finding out that the weather would be typical danish weather – rain, we decided to find some place indoors to spend a day. And hence we drove to Randers Regnskov. Under three domes lies a tropical rain forest filled with lush plants and a myriad of animals. The pathways … Read more
Ree Safari Park is one of the best Safari parks/zoos I have ever been to in Denmark. Lying in the heart of Djursland in Jutland, the park offers an unforgettable experience for both young and old. One of the main reasons why I am a big fan of this particular place is that the animal … Read more
As summer tradition dictates, I visited Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival in Hundested again. As always, we enjoyed the breathtaking sculptures falling under the “Travel through time” theme and the great weather. More about the festival, under this link. And if you are interested, check out previous years: 2021- “Around the world – without borders” 2020 … Read more
When I visited my family in April, we decided to drive to Zakopane – a famous mountain destination in Poland, to enjoy hiking in the Tatra mountains. As we only had one day and my after-corona shape was not the greatest, we decided to head to Chochołowska Valley – a scenic location, especially in April, … Read more
After so many years of trying to participate in the Sankt Hans celebration, I finally managed to do so! I have been trying for the last six years, but thunderstorms, drought, and two years of corona successfully canceled it each time I’ve attempted to. So what is Sankt Hans, and what is it all about? … Read more
The world’s largest cycling race, Tour de France, came to Denmark at the beginning of July 2022. Originally the race was supposed to happen in 2021, but as we all know, Corona canceled many great events, including this one. So with one year delay, I could finally see the race in real life! Copenhagen was … Read more
While driving through Jutland, between Herning and Billund, we encountered a fascinating and unusual art exhibition called Deep Forest Art Land, tucked in between the lush green trees of the forest. The arrangement was created in 2010 by visual artists René Schmidt and Søren Taaning under the name Skovsnogen (i.e. forest snake). The artists wanted … Read more
Whenever I travel, I try looking for themed photoshoots to bring unique souvenirs from the place I visit. I somehow managed to convince my boyfriend that this is a brilliant idea, and thus, it became our tradition <3 This time, when visiting London, I couldn’t stop myself when I discovered a Tudor Dynasty photoshoot. Who … Read more
While driving through the Odsherred region, we stumbled upon a lake with medieval castle ruins of Næsholm out on the islet. The recently (2013) reconstructed oak bridge leads to the castle ruins dating to 1278. There is not much left of Næsholm’s original buildings, which have primarily consisted of a central tower, the bailiff’s residence, … Read more
When Corona started, we looked for interesting places nearby Copenhagen where we could have a small adventure and decided on Odsherred, a region with many hidden gems. If you are looking for an exciting place for a car trip, hike, or bike trip, you probably will find something that spikes your interest. One of our … Read more
Karlstrup Kalkgrav, the limestone quarry located in Solrød, is considered Zealand’s clearest lake. The area is popular in the summer when everyone enjoys picnics near magnificent azure waters. The quarry started operating in 1843 and was in use until 1975, after which a lake emerged. During that period, many houses around Copenhagen were built with … Read more