gourmand \goor-MAHND; GOOR-mahnd; GOOR-mund\
noun:1. One who eats to excess. 2. A lover of good food.
With the skills of a master chef and a lust for life, Henry had no problem being a gourmand.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
København: Not only the Museum Erotica to spice up your next trip.
Copenhagen, or København as the natives refer to it, is a perfect destination for all types of travelers. Start with a walk down to Nyhavn where historians will enjoy a glimpse of Hans Christian Andersen’s one time residence. Then, a guided boat tour of the harbor should yield a little history and perspective. Followed by a downtown walk interrupted by frequent stops at the corner stands for a refreshing pilsner and the world’s best hotdogs… "Ristet pølse" is the way to go (the works Danish style)! And for those of you looking for something unique, stop by the Museum Erotic for a look at the liberal side of Danish culture.
Don’t forget to visit the world’s oldest amusement park, Tivoli, at over 160 years and as alive as ever. There you’ll enjoy rides, live entertainment, lakeside walks and beautiful gardens. But to genuinely experience the Danish culture, you must visit one of 41 restaurants, café’s and bistros where 4 hour meals filled with schnapps, toasts and the unmistakable scent of pipe tobacco are the norm for those crazy Danes (one of which is my wife).
If a day trip fits into the itinerary, I’d recommend a short jaunt North up the coastline to the famed Kronborg Castle in Elsinore where summertime showings of Shakespeare’s Hamlet fantastically compliment an afternoon spent touring the castle’s many artworks and passage ways. Before you leave be sure to visit he lookout where you can spy Sweden’s closest point to Denmark at only 4 kilometers across the channel.
With English being spoken almost as commonly as Danish, the transition is smooth for even the most inexperienced travelers. Only a 10 hour non-stop flight from Seattle via SAS, Copenhagen is a foreign destination easily accessible and worth every minute and dollar (or Krone). Whether looking to break into the realm of foreign travel for the first time or just something new and exciting, Copenhagen is the perfect destination for that next vacation!
Don’t forget to visit the world’s oldest amusement park, Tivoli, at over 160 years and as alive as ever. There you’ll enjoy rides, live entertainment, lakeside walks and beautiful gardens. But to genuinely experience the Danish culture, you must visit one of 41 restaurants, café’s and bistros where 4 hour meals filled with schnapps, toasts and the unmistakable scent of pipe tobacco are the norm for those crazy Danes (one of which is my wife).
If a day trip fits into the itinerary, I’d recommend a short jaunt North up the coastline to the famed Kronborg Castle in Elsinore where summertime showings of Shakespeare’s Hamlet fantastically compliment an afternoon spent touring the castle’s many artworks and passage ways. Before you leave be sure to visit he lookout where you can spy Sweden’s closest point to Denmark at only 4 kilometers across the channel.
With English being spoken almost as commonly as Danish, the transition is smooth for even the most inexperienced travelers. Only a 10 hour non-stop flight from Seattle via SAS, Copenhagen is a foreign destination easily accessible and worth every minute and dollar (or Krone). Whether looking to break into the realm of foreign travel for the first time or just something new and exciting, Copenhagen is the perfect destination for that next vacation!
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"I feel sorry for people who don't drink because when they wake up in the morning that's as good as they're going to feel all day"
-Frank Sinatra
-Frank Sinatra
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