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Denmark is made up of a number of islands in the Baltic Sea, and Jutland, a peninsular north of Germany. Predominantly flat, the highest natural point is only 171 metres above sea level. With a vast coastline, Denmark offers beaches, as well as inland forest areas and vast lakes.

Denmark holds a rich history, from the Vikings to one of the oldest monarchies dating back around 1000 years. In addition to it's traditional towns and cities, Denmark also holds Gothic churches, royal palaces and large manor houses, along with stunning examples of modern architecture. Denmark holds fame for the fairy tales of Hans Christian Anderson and every child's favourite toy, Lego.

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• Legoland, Billund
• Roskilde Festival
• Skagen
• Egeskov Castle
• Århus Cathedral
• Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Odense
• Aalborg Karnival

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By Chris and Shems
September 2nd 2009

2nd September Europe » Denmark » Region Sjælland » Lolland » Fejoe

Kernegaarden

Shems: Got up early and packed up all our belongings in order to leave Michael and Helle's today. As promised, we prepared the full English breakfast. Michael and Helle were surprised to see me make poached eggs and had never seen anyone cook eggs that way before! As we were eating, Gitta and Thomas popped by and they joined us for some breakfast too! It was very sad to leave as Helle and Michael have made us feel so welcome and at home in their beautiful house. Michael drove us to the ferry terminal for Fejoe and after a very short [View Full Entry]

By Chris and Shems
September 1st 2009

1st September Europe » Denmark » Region Sjælland » Lolland » Maribo

Maribo Lake

Shems: The promise of a scorching-hot day had tempted us into making plans for doing lots outdoors. After a lazy start, we raked the hedge trimmings at Helle and Michael's. At around lunchtime we cycled into Maribo town to see the lake, and we ended up settling down to sit on a jetty in order to paint the beautiful scene of the old church behind the lake. Unfortunately we only had one paintbrush so it was perhaps a tad too democratic an experience! Chris's painting looked really good. Afterwards we headed into town to try to source everything we would need [View Full Entry]

By Danidani
August 31st 2009

BLAST OFF: Bornholm, Denmark Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Bornholm

On the windy Ferry to Bornholm

Bornholm, Denmark 8/23 - 8/31 Sunday, the 23rd we arrived in Bornholm by a huge, luxurious ferry. The ride from Sweden was only about an hour, and then we were met at the front of the harbor by Freja (19 yrs) and Nena (17 yrs), our next wonderful couchsurfing hosts. They live in an incredible, old, Danish house with Freja’s mother Ilse. Nena is actually an exchange student from Venezuela, so already it’s obvious how open and loving this family is to travelers and new cultures. When we got to the house, which was only a five minute drive from the [View Full Entry]

By Chris and Shems
August 31st 2009

31st August Europe » Denmark » Region Sjælland » Lolland » Maribo

Look, no riding the camels, OK?

Shems: Spent the morning pootling about in our little apartment, sorting out bits and pieces. Helle came home in the afternoon and took us to the Safari park next door, Knuthenborg. It was good fun driving around and Helle warned us that the tigers are often very lazy and we needed to be eagle-eyed in order to spot them. After closing the windows and being checked through a special gate we drove into the tiger-enclosure. We spotted a tiger who was walking slowly. We drove alongside and before long it ran next to and then rose up towards the boot of [View Full Entry]

By Gaurastravelblog
August 31st 2009

Copenhagen Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Copenhagen

Så ! Her sidder jeg dagen før min afrejse og turens begyndelse i min seng og spekulerer over at det er sidste gang i laaang tid, jeg skal være hjemme her med min dyne. Imorgen går turen ud til lufthavnen og med fly til Bangkok og senere til Sydney, hvor vi ankommer onsdag aften. Torsdag morgen flyver vi med indenrigs fly til Cairns, hvor vi skal tjekke ind på det der tegner på at være et lækkert hostel med bl.a svimming pool og gratis aftensmad.. :) Jeg glæder mig som en gal, men har også ret mange sommerfugle i maven over [View Full Entry]

By Laurens013
August 30th 2009

Snelle Week Europe » Denmark » Region Midtjylland

Op de lokale "berg"

Weer een berichtje voor jullie Hej, jeg hedder Laurens og jeg kommen fra Holland. Hvad med dig? Ik kan het zelfs goed uitspreken :P Weer een week voorbij en weer een hoop indrukken. Het blijft allemaal maar op me af komen en wat mij betreft mag het blijven komen! Deze week zijn we voor het eerst echt aan de slag gegaan met de lessen. In mijn geval op dit moment Euroclass en Intercultural Learning als basis en dus de workshops kayakken, voetbal en volleybal. De Euroclass begint beetje bij beetje vorm te krijgen en we hebben zelf een hoop inbreng in [View Full Entry]

By Chris and Shems
August 30th 2009

30th August Europe » Denmark » Region Sjælland » Lolland » Maribo

Peas

Chris: I spent most of the day cutting the extensive hedge around Michael and Helle's place with Michaels help. To tell the truth Michael did most of it as 1) He had the powerful petrol trimmer, 2) I was using the electric trimmer and there were rain showers all day, which isn't a good combination and 3) my arms were pretty much falling off after all the heavy lifting of concrete the day before. But anyway I did what I could. Michael and I went to the farmer's place next field along to get some dried peas. Micheal and Helle's house [View Full Entry]

By elisabethampthor
August 30th 2009

Tilykke med fødselsdagen! Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Birkerød

Today was my aunt's **th birthday (fødslelsdag), so we celebrated - naturally. Birthday breakfast seems to be a tradition in Danish life (it certainly is in my family). So at 830 my uncle, cousins, and I had breakfast and gifts for my aunt ready on the table. Cute family togetherness ensued. Then I started some homework because - yikes - I'm in school (how I miss Cinci's schedule!). My aunt and I went for a midday run of (drumroll please) SEVEN KILOMETERS. Rolling hills, a glimmering blue lake, beautiful countryside, soft gravel trails...I didn't even notice how far we ran until [View Full Entry]

By ZachInDenmark
August 30th 2009

Meeting the Danes - Fo Real Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Hillerød

Rosenborg Slot

Today was truly a Danish cultural immersion. I woke up hoping to get some reading done for Monday classes...I've got about half of it done and couldn't be happier. I started the morning by venturing to the Kvickly (aka Danish K-Mart) in town and deciphering which laundry detergent to purchase. One thing about shopping completely in Danish is that you rely on pictures A LOT. The Snuggle bear was my savior. In the afternoon, I was heading back from doing an architecture assignment (an upcoming blog!) and I met my friends and spotted the Royal Rolls Royce. Then in fifteen minutes [View Full Entry]

By elisabethampthor
August 29th 2009

I'm just a settler, settlin' in Europe » Denmark » Region Hovedstaden » Birkerød

my bike.

Yesterday it was overcast and today I experienced a flash hail storm, yet my disposition is remarkably sunny. Here are just some of the reasons why. 1. Thursday night I was able to talk, with the magic of Skype, to one of my favorite people in the world, having finally coordinated schedules that are 6 hours apart. 2. I love my bicycle. It gets me where I need to go, as well as where I don't need to go. But biking is certainly a struggle in a tight skirt. I do not recommend it. I have learned my lesson. Biking is, [View Full Entry]

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