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Christmas markets 2012 – Copenhagen

After covering Berlin and Stockholm we’re keeping it Scandinavian by popping down to the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Here you’ll find a variety of Christmas markets to check out, and don’t forget to sample one of the many Christmas beers produced by the city’s excellent craft brewers. Copenhagen, Denmark – Christmas markets are just another reason to visit [...]

Grown-up Travel Guide Daily Photo: Sarah Lund’s headquarters, Copenhagen, Denmark

Another great thing about being based in Norway is early access to Scandinavian TV series. Given that we’re now two episodes into the third and final series of ‘Forbrydelsen’ (a.k.a. ‘The Killing’ ) and are utterly hooked – it looks like being the best one yet – it just felt right to have another shot [...]

Grown-up Travel Guide Daily Photo: Jens Olsen’s World Clock, Copenhagen, Denmark

From Wikipedia: “Jens Olsen’s World Clock or Verdensur is an advanced astronomical clock which is displayed in Copenhagen Town Hall (Rådhuset). The clock was designed and calculated by Jens Olsen who was a skilled locksmith, but later learned the trade of clockmaking. He also took part in the beginning of the clock’s construction, but died in 1945, 10 years before the clock was completed. The clock [...]