We were ready for another day of blue skies and Danish hospitality as we rode our ship’s shuttle into Old Town Copenhagen to set off on our own. Rosenborg Castle Our first stop was Rosenborg Castle – or “Slot,” as castles are called in Denmark. Built as a royal residence in the early 1600s by … Read More
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Copenhagen Day 1: Canal Boats, Tivoli Gardens & The Friendliest Place On Earth
“Every town, like every man, has its own countenance; they have a common likeness and yet are different; one keeps in his mind all their peculiar touches.” ~Hans Christian Andersen We had just stepped onto the streets of Town Hall Square and started to unfold our map when it first happened. “Can I help you … Read More
You’ve Got Mail: Post Offices Around the World
“Send me a postcard, drop me a line Stating point of view. Indicate precisely what you mean to say. Yours sincerely, wasting away.” ~Paul McCartney, When I’m Sixty-Four My great-grandparents ran the post office in a small Minnesota town in the early 1900s. I never had a chance to meet them or see where they … Read More
Taking A Break: Tea & Coffee Shops Around the World
“Would you like an adventure now, or would you like to have your tea first?” ~J.M. Barrie, The Adventures of Peter Pan Finding a special café for taking a break between sightseeing outings is a great way to discover some local flavor while getting ready for the next stop. Sometimes it’s a place that I simply … Read More