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21 countries to visit in 2021

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following 2020, the year of staying at home, most of us are now yearning to travel again. As we bide our time through the darker winter months while vaccines are being rolled out, more people than ever are looking forward to travelling once more, whenever that may be. With so much culture and so many […]

Scandinavian traditions to get you through the January blues

By Simone Kruithof on Jan 06, 2021 in Denmark, Europe, Finland, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

And just like that, 2020 has ended and we look forward with a bunch of hope and careful excitement to 2021 with wishes for a better year. The month of January can always be a bit of a tough month to get through especially if you live in the northern part of the world as […]

Why Scandinavia should be on your post-COVID travel list

By Simone Kruithof on Dec 09, 2020 in Denmark, Europe, Norway, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

We have all gone through a tough year; 2020 has not been easy in any way for anyone. But nothing gives us more hope and gets us more excited than searching for new travel destinations and carefully making some travel lists of places to visit. It is that hope of experiencing new landscapes and cultures […]

ETIAS: the new visa waiver program for the Schengen Zone

By Paul Johnson on Dec 26, 2019 in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Health & Safety, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Regions, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Are you thinking of one day visiting one or more of the Schengen member states of Europe? Whether you’re drawn by the dramatic landscapes of Iceland, the sunshine and beaches of Spain or the relaxed pace of life in Greece, you need to be aware of some changes that are due to take place. From […]

Discover the Baltic cities

By Scott Anderson on Sep 10, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

From Viking raiders setting out across its frigid waters, to medieval traders carrying goods between Hanseatic ports and epic clashes between Russian, German and British fleets, the Baltic has long been at the centre of Europe’s changing fortunes. Sandwiched between their former master, Russia, and the often-icy waters of the Baltic Sea, the countries of […]

10 of Scandinavia’s top luxury hotels and experiences

By Dave Warne on Aug 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Arctic, Denmark, Europe, Finland, Hotels, Iceland, Norway, Polar Regions, Regions, Sweden, Western Europe

Scandinavia has had something of an awakening over recent years, with adventure-seeking travellers being opened up to its innovative hotels, gourmet food and spectacular landscapes. Whether it’s a log cabin or luxury glass igloo, this region offers some of the world’s best and most memorable hotels and experiences. Take a look below for our top […]

Short Stay: Absalon Hotel, Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

By Michael Edwards on Jul 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Denmark, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

The Absalon Hotel is just a three minute walk from Copenhagen Central Station in the upcoming Vesterbro district. It is a great base for seeing Copenhagen and beyond. Vesterbro, a haven for foodies and lovers of quirky boutiques and design stores, is steaming ahead with classy gentrification. But the Absalon’s recent sophisticated revamp has edged […]

Top 10 happiest countries in the world

By Paul Johnson on Mar 22, 2019 in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Europe, Featured, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Norway, Oceania, Regions, Sweden, Switzerland, Western Europe

Perhaps your idea of happiness is a pristine beach off the Caribbean, a glass of vintage red on the French Riviera or an unexpected hotel upgrade, but what about the happiness of a nation? The winner of this year’s World Happiness Report may come as a surprise to some. For the second time in a […]

Top 10 most expensive cities in the world

By Nina Hobson on Mar 21, 2019 in Asia, California, China, Denmark, Europe, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

Ever raised an eyebrow at the price of a meal on holiday? Spare a thought for those that live there. The Economist Intelligence Unit has published its annual Worldwide Cost of Living survey and it makes for very interesting reading. The survey was created to help companies calculate cost-of-living for expatriates and business travellers. Comparing the cost of […]

Hot happenings in Denmark in 2019

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2019 in Attractions, Bars, Denmark, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

2019 will see a host of hot new attractions set to open across Denmark with high flying Copenhill and Camp Adventure taking guests to new heights. It’s the last chance to see Rubjerg Knude lighthouse before it’s relocated and in Copenhagen there’s a choice of exciting new dining options plus the opening of the new […]

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 […]

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