During my three trips to Denmark, it was important for me to get the feel of what it is like to be a Dane. Using Airbnb and Couch Surfing was a great way to do just that. Living in homes, instead of soulless hotel rooms really gave me the chance to enjoy life the…… Continue reading Random Danish Memories…
Many people, when they plan a trip to some foreign country, make a lot of research about the main cities. They want to see the main attractions, the most famous restaurants and/or museums, walk well-known boulevard and sleep in renowned hotels. When I traveled around Denmark by myself, my only goal was to really…… Continue reading Random Danish Memories…
Odense… Hometown of the very famous Hans Christian Andersen, although he spent little time there. Doesn’t ring a bell? Ever heard of The ugly duckling? The little mermaid? The little match girl? If you have young children, you’re probably familiar with the movie Frozen? The animation film was inspired by Hans Christian’s tale, Snedronnigeng (The snow queen). Third largest city…… Continue reading Random Danish Memories…
I miss Denmark… Six months is such a long time, spent away from Vikingland! I was going through my favorite pictures, and I thought I’d give you quick looks at some special spots all around the country. The Rundetårn, with its 35 meters high observatory deck is a must in Copenhagen. The round tower…… Continue reading Random Danish Memories…
We’ll always have Paris… – Casablanca If you want to know what After Eight Moments are about, click here. Picture description for the visually impaired; Close up on a Paris souvenir keychain and set of keys.
Your love Is better than chocolate Better than anything else that I’ve tried And oh love is better than chocolate. Everyone here knows how to fight Sarah McLachlan I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but every once in a while, I buy one of these Ritter Sport (“sport”?? Really? I don’t…… Continue reading After Eight Moments…
Ta blancheur, ta force ta grandeur… Ma candeur, ma fragilité ma douceur… La recette parfaite pour un souvenir enjôleur.
Last September, during my trip through Scandinavia, we stopped briefly in Norway. We only had one day to spend, in Oslo, and I insisted in going to visit the Munch Museum. I didn’t get to see “The Scream”, but the exhibition was impressive nonetheless. More than the paintings, what I enjoyed the most was to…… Continue reading Edvard…
Dear Lovelies… I think The Internets are trying to change the world we used to know. I am not sure yet… I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but this is getting weirder and weirder. First, this past Monday, I learned that Australia didn’t exist. I mean, if the World Wide Web told me that…… Continue reading Flash News! We’re a hoax too!
I miss Denmark this morning… Ok, I often do, and when it happens, it is just random souvenirs that pop to my mind, that make me sigh, and wish I could just jump in some teleporter machine that would just, well yeah, teleport me in Vikingland in a flash. Today I was thinking about…… Continue reading Random memory…
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