AmyHuang
In search for Royalties in Copenhagen
It was my first taste of Scandinavia, and I was instantly in love with the region. Too bad Mary beat me to a Danish royal. I would have liked to live there.
Copenhagen as I can see, is a young and hip city. On the day I arrived (by train, from Malmoe in Sweden) it was drizzling with cold rain but that didn't stop the crowd having a blast at a street concert being set up by a local radio station. I wasn't quite too used to the European love of metal and electronic music, so I ducked away from the main square, in search for the royal palace.
The Danish monarchy is the oldest in the world and their palace is right in the heart of Copenhagen city. The Amalienborg Palace is actually four palaces in one place, and is beautifully decorated in Rococo designs. I hung around a bit, watching the royal guards do their duties, and was hoping to catch of glimpse of the royal family. It wasn't until later that night when chatting to a local about how quiet it is around the palace areas, did I find out the family only comes here in Winter. (And I was visiting in autumn) so I'll have to time my next visit better.
Other than the royal family, Denmark is also home to the famous story teller Hans Christian Andersen. His legacy lingers in every corner of Copenhagen, his statue sits proudly on one of the main streets, and one of his most famous character 'The Little Mermaid' sits by the harbour, waiting for her prince to turn her back into life. Andersen's birthday on 2 April is also the International Children's Book Day, extending his fairy tale legacy beyond the Danish borders.
Copenhagen is an extremely easy city to visit. People are friendly, and there are mobile bikes for hire just off the streets. There is a large bicycle population here so there is no fear about riding the bikes on the roads - the cars will let way to you.
Copenhagen can be expensive to visit, however RyanAir and several other low cost airlines make it easier to visit from another European country. Fly to Malmoe in Sweden (a major Ryan Air stop) and catch a train over. Despite the cold, you'll like it. I am sure.
Tourism information:
Copenhagen City Guide
On the Copenhagen streets
Copenhagen as I can see, is a young and hip city. On the day I arrived (by train, from Malmoe in Sweden) it was drizzling with cold rain but that didn't stop the crowd having a blast at a street concert being set up by a local radio station. I wasn't quite too used to the European love of metal and electronic music, so I ducked away from the main square, in search for the royal palace.
Guards infront of the Amalienborg Palace - but no royals to be seen...
The Danish monarchy is the oldest in the world and their palace is right in the heart of Copenhagen city. The Amalienborg Palace is actually four palaces in one place, and is beautifully decorated in Rococo designs. I hung around a bit, watching the royal guards do their duties, and was hoping to catch of glimpse of the royal family. It wasn't until later that night when chatting to a local about how quiet it is around the palace areas, did I find out the family only comes here in Winter. (And I was visiting in autumn) so I'll have to time my next visit better.
Other than the royal family, Denmark is also home to the famous story teller Hans Christian Andersen. His legacy lingers in every corner of Copenhagen, his statue sits proudly on one of the main streets, and one of his most famous character 'The Little Mermaid' sits by the harbour, waiting for her prince to turn her back into life. Andersen's birthday on 2 April is also the International Children's Book Day, extending his fairy tale legacy beyond the Danish borders.
The Little Mermaid - still waiting for her prince on Copenhagen Harbour
Copenhagen is an extremely easy city to visit. People are friendly, and there are mobile bikes for hire just off the streets. There is a large bicycle population here so there is no fear about riding the bikes on the roads - the cars will let way to you.
The bicycle parking outside the main train station - I did say it's a bike friendly city!
Copenhagen can be expensive to visit, however RyanAir and several other low cost airlines make it easier to visit from another European country. Fly to Malmoe in Sweden (a major Ryan Air stop) and catch a train over. Despite the cold, you'll like it. I am sure.
Tourism information:
Copenhagen City Guide
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But, the Danish royals, well... THEY ARE SO COOOOLLLLLL.
They seem like very very lovey people, from what I know.
Love it.
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Amy, how many continents have you been on? 4? 5?
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Can I ask you, do you have a uni degree? I'm thinking of whether it's worth it applying to Flight Centre again because I don't have one, or previous sales experience... hmmm.