Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Stepping into Den Gamle By, a live historic, open air museum in Aarhus, is truly like taking a ride in a time machine. As we walk through the gates, two ladies in full 17th Century costume mosey past with their baskets of flowers and fruit.… Read the rest
Kristiansand is a small, picturesque town situated on the tip of the south western coast of Norway.
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times and there are several significant archeological findings dating as far back as 6500BC. More recently, the stone church dates to around 1040, with wooden churches believed to have been on the site before then and indications that a royal centre may have existed in the area from around 800.… Read the rest
We have spent the morning in Flåm followed by a cruise of The Fjords and now, after lunch, we board the Flåmsbana train to journey some more through this incredible Norwegian landscape.
The Flåmsbana is a railway journey that travels 20km from Flåm at the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the Sognefjord that we have just explored, at least partly, this morning, and up along the line to Myrdal in the high mountains.… Read the rest
We board a bus in Flåm, headed for the Fjords. The bus terminal is just behind the comparatively large tourist centre for such a small town. We have spent the morning here, organizing our tours for the day and taking a walk up behind the town towards the hills.… Read the rest
Giselle! It’s hard to think of, let alone write, without an exclamation point. When you add my birthday, celebrating in Copenhagen and tickets to the Royal Danish Ballet to the mix, I know I’m in for a real treat.… Read the rest
We have spent the morning at Christiansborg Palace a former royal palace on the island of Slotsholmen and today the seat of the Danish Parliament and the Supreme Court of Denmark. After exploring the delights of the palace, we head outside to explore the equally delightful streets of the city – Copenhagen and the Round Tower.… Read the rest
Christiansborg Palace is set on the islet of Slotsholmen (literally castle islet) right in the middle of Copenhagen. As we walk over the ages old stone bridge this morning our passage is uniterrupted. I’m sure when the castle was inhabited by the Royal Family, this bridge would have been suitably guarded.… Read the rest
After a morning at Amalienborg Palace, just mum and I, we have returned to the apartment to pick up the boys. We decide to head to the Danish National Museum for the afternoon – it’s close (as it’s raining), has a children’s section and we hope that it will hold their attention for at least a couple of hours.… Read the rest
Find out about Amalienborg Palace and museum, the home of the Danish Royal family.
We have walked though the impressive large courtyard that is the centre of the Amelienborg Palace, home of the Danish Royal family. Today, mum and I have left the boys for the morning and head off through the drizzle on the big red bus.… Read the rest
Contrary to most amusement parks these days, Tivoli Gardens is both an amusement park and magical adventure wonderland. In fact, it is described as an amusement park and pleasure garden. And that it is.
Originally opened in August 1843, Tivoli is a fairytale wonderland fun fair.… Read the rest