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Enjoying the luxury of the unknown, with travel and adventure at the core

By Paul Johnson on Oct 21, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, Europe, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe

Remember our past articles (here and here) about Competitours, the company that redefines your notion of luxury travel with the focus not on well-known creature comforts but instead on the intriguing idea of the luxury of the unknown? Competitours is a 7 day/10 team travel competition that is best described as ‘The Amazing Race for […]

Aarhus: 10 reasons to visit Denmark’s ‘Capital of Cool’

By Michael Edwards on Jul 22, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

In 2017, Denmark’s second city, grabbed our attention as a European Capital of Culture. Compact with a population of just 300,000, cultured and quirky Aarhus continues to pull in visitors. Aarhus is Denmark’s Oxford with students comprising 20% of the population, that gives the place a Bohemian twist but still structured with Scandinavian efficiency. Many […]

18 of the best countries to visit in 2018

By Paul Johnson on Jan 01, 2018 in Africa, Antarctic, Arctic, Asia, Belize, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Central America, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Europe, Faroe Islands, Featured, France, India, Italy, Japan, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Poland, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Western Europe

Travel and tourism is one industry that has continued to thrive in recent years, consistently out-performing the global economy, and 2018 looks to be no exception. We spoke to a number of experts in the industry to find out their opinions on the countries to visit in the year ahead. And so here are 18 […]

5 destinations with a difference in Copenhagen

By Lucy Mallows on Jan 11, 2017 in Attractions, Denmark, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe

When somebody mentions Denmark, what comes to mind? Bacon? Borgen? Danish pastries? Or endless discussions on what constitutes hygge? In 2016, Copenhagen recorded 13,100 more bikes than cars in the city centre, and this combined with the excellent cafes to taste a pastry in, the world-class restaurants where you can nibble on a smørrebrød, makes it […]

9 other great restaurants in Copenhagen

By Michael Downey on Apr 13, 2016 in Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Whilst reading an entertaining piece on this very blog regarding the ‘Top foodie cities in Europe’, I was delighted by the appearance of an Italian city (Bologna), amongst the likes of London and San Sebastian but struck by the absence of what I consider to be one of the best foodie cities in the world: Copenhagen. […]

Scandimania: the best of Scandinavia

By Tom Barber on Sep 29, 2015 in Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

After years spent travelling around Scandinavia (apologies to pedants – I’m including Iceland in here alongside Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland) I have developed a healthy case of what can only be described as Scandimania – a love of all things Nordic. While we Brits seem to be succumbing to certain elements of the self-same […]

7 ports for a superyacht charter in the Baltic Sea

By Carl Sputh on Feb 24, 2015 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Leisure Travel, Norway, Russia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

From the illuminations of the Auroras Borealis to picturesque fairy-tale villages steeped in snow, the Baltic Sea is home to a plethora of rare wonders to delight and inspire. When planning a summertime holiday, consider chartering a superyacht to take you on an exploration of nature’s finest playground. With sumptuous surroundings out at sea, a […]

27 of Europe’s best Christmas markets

By Jackie de Burca on Nov 17, 2014 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Western Europe

Mulled wine, magical Christmas scenery, romantic European destinations, roasted chestnuts, local delicacies and the opportunity to shop til you drop. What more could you want? Festive singing, a bit of ice-skating, unusual local arts and crafts and plenty of Christmas cheer – that’s what it’s all about in some of the finest Christmas markets Europe […]

Interview with Kat Judge, Owner and Head Chef of AliKats Mountain Holidays

By Paul Johnson on Aug 01, 2014 in Accommodation, Canada, Celebrities, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Jordan, Middle East, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Kat Judge, along with her husband Al, runs the chalet company AliKats Mountain Holidays based in Morzine, France. They offer truly exceptional catered Alpine chalet holidays to their guests. Ever since Al and Kat met at a fancy dress party in Stoke Newington in 2006, they talked about moving from London to the Alps to […]

The 10 most expensive cities in the world

By Paul Johnson on Mar 04, 2014 in Asia, Australia, Denmark, Europe, Featured, France, Japan, Oceania, Regions, Singapore, South America, Switzerland, Venezuela, Western Europe, Worldwide

If you thought the likes of London were expensive, then think again. The English capital doesn’t even make the top 10 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2014 Worldwide Cost of living survey. It looked at over 130 cities and based its findings on more than 400 different price indicators, only to find that Singapore deserved […]

Top 6 Scandinavian cruise destinations

By Michael Wilson on Nov 13, 2013 in Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Europe, Going Out, Norway, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Western Europe

Despite inhabiting the same continent, the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway are a world apart from places such as Barcelona, Lisbon, and Gibraltar. Scandinavia is a true blend of bustling cities, serene fjords, and fascinating Nordic history unique to Northern Europe, and cruises along the Baltic Sea are some of the most popular […]

Testicle-eating fish in European waters: a warning to keep your trunks on!

By Paul Johnson on Sep 05, 2013 in Denmark, Europe, Featured, France, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

Now there’s a blog post title you don’t read every day. Without wishing to alarm people, you (or at least approximately half the population) might like to be aware that a small, piranha-like fish called the pacu – but also referred to as the ‘ball-cutter’ owing to its reputation for biting off men’s testicles – […]

Viking culture and a new food festival in Denmark

By Paul Johnson on Aug 20, 2013 in Denmark, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Next month will see the arrival of a new food festival which coincides with Scandinavia’s largest cultural festival – the Aarhus Festival. Taking place in Denmark’s second largest city Aarhus since 1965, the festival is a celebration of art, theatre and music with exhibitions, free concerts and installations popping up everywhere, adding extra colour to […]

Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid celebrates 100th birthday

By Paul Johnson on Aug 19, 2013 in Attractions, Denmark, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

She may not look a hundred years old but this week Copenhagen’s Litle Mermaid is hitting a milestone anniversary. On Friday 23rd August 2013 The Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital, inspired by the fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen, celebrates her 100th birthday with festivities taking place in major cities around the world. The […]

Staying for the food in Copenhagen

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

As Scandinavia’s gourmet capital, Copenhagen’s hotels are becoming more than destinations to lay your head down with their restaurants now offering guests an array of locally sourced ingredients, New Nordic cuisine, Michelin-star dining, and more. The Radisson Blu Royal Copenhagen recently welcomed a prestigious new culinary team at the internationally renowned restaurant Alberto K. including […]

Top 10 things to do in North Jutland, Denmark

By Paul Johnson on Jul 23, 2013 in Attractions, Denmark, Europe, Going Out, Western Europe

North Jutland, Denmark’s most northerly region, has plenty of appeal for an active holiday throughout the year. With 1,450km of broad, sandy beaches and a picturesque, unspoiled hinterland, a holiday in North Jutland brings together outdoor adventures and Viking history with blue seas, big skies and lots of good, clean fun. Here’s VisitDenmark‘s pick of […]

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