Small elaborate changes that make the ordinary seem extraordinary!!
Copenhagen has the oldest amusement park in the World, and it is called Tivoli gardens. If you think fairground rides, candy floss and rollercoasters you are right, but Tivoli gardens is soo much more. When I was a child, Tivoli was only open in the summer season; from April – October, and I remember it as a magic place where you came, once a year, for a very special day out. I remember… Keep Reading
Copenhagen is wonderful. So wonderful that Danny Kaye even made a song about the city, called “Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen.” I moved away from here as a young woman as I needed to explore more, and felt that place was too small for me back then. As you might know, I lived in London for 11 years but returned with my family almost a decade ago. I never used to see what… Keep Reading
As you might have gathered by now, I am a bit of an explorer. Some might say I have ants in my pants, and to be honest, it is probably true, and I am kinda proud of it. You see, I try to teach the girls that if you see, or try something new every day, it is a day well spent, so that is the rule we live by…. Keep Reading
Today I have launched the latest issue of my online magazine – Simply Hygge Magazine. This time it is all about Denmark and some of the lovely places we have here. It is the fourth edition and there is so much to share about Denmark and hygge, and I really have managed to find some amazing gems fro you. So why not make yourself a nice cup of tea, find… Keep Reading
A few years ago, the Cherry blossom alley on Bispebjerg Kirkegård became an Instagram sensation, and ended up with people travelling from afar, just to be part of the pink cherry blossom extravaganza. This year Copenhagen has found a new obsession. A wild flower field just on the outskirts of the city, planted by the government, to prepare the soil and earth for a pending cityforest. They have planted thousands… Keep Reading
The Cisterns are the long forgotten water reservoirs deep under the streets of Copenhagen, that once upon a time, supplied the Danish capital with drinking water, and could hold as much as 16 million litres of clean water. The Cisterns were supplying Copenhagen for more than 70 years but were finally drained in 1981. In 1996 – where Copenhagen was the European city of culture, – the underground water reservoir was put to use… Keep Reading
The Danish language is a funny one. You see, many of the phrases we use don’t exactly mean what you might think. These are idioms or old proverbs, many of them are still used today’s world. I wanted to share some of the most common expressions you could come across if you ever visit Denmark. * Tak for kaffe!! Well, it does actually mean “Thanks for the coffee” – but it… Keep Reading
SMØRREBRØD (means bread with butter really) was actually invented by working people who had to eat their lunch away from their home. They would use leftovers from last night’s dinner, and pile it on top of their rye bread so that they could keep the hunger at bay until dinnertime. Pålæg (lay-on) is what you put on top. Smørrebrød is almost always made with sourdough rye bread – we love rye bread… Keep Reading
Last Sunday, Audrey and I attended a cool and cute Easter event at Nimb Bar in Copenhagen, hosted by Edition Poshette – 2 amazing twin ladies Helena & Simone who are incredible artists and creators of their poetic luxury collections. When we arrived, we were greeted with enthusiasm and smiles, and a big explanation of the day ahead. We were so eager to crack on when we saw all the… Keep Reading
This is the 2nd post about the most Instagram-friendly – or shall I say photogenic places in Copenhagen. The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum truly pushes all the right buttons when it comes to stunning views, amazing photographic lines, and stunning collections of artifacts, statues, art and even mummies. We love spending time in museums, awakening the senses, and broadening our horizons. Beauty as they say, is in the eye of… Keep Reading
The last few years Bispebjerg Kirkegård (cemetery) has brought the internet down, because of an amazing alley filled with Cherry blossom trees. I have known about this amazing place for more than 5 years now, and it started when Holly was in kindergarten. I came to pick her up one afternoon and saw a picture of all the kids under a ‘roof’ of stunning Cherry blossom. I simply had to find that place,… Keep Reading
I have posted this before, but I came across 2 accidents this week alone, and I figured that a post like this is more important at the beginning of the bicycling season than ever. So please read along – even if you are a seasoned cyclist – there is still a lot to remember – also for the sake of your fellow cyclist and pedestrians. If you visit Denmark, you… Keep Reading
