Aalborg Aalborg has always been, to me, the place where akvavit comes from. I never really had a reason to visit the city until my cousin moved up there. My loss, obviously. It is a beautiful city with a lovely … Continue reading
Category Archives: Danish Fun
Vejle og Jelling
Vejle Most of my family lives around the Vejle area therefore most of my time in Denmark is spent in this region. It’s a beautiful region surrounded by hills and lush green forests. The Vejle Fjord is a spectacularly long … Continue reading
Esbjerg, Olsen’s Paradise
Og stormen sused’ og gjor’ halløj, og bølgen stod som en kæmpehøj, og det var sandelig ingen spøg imellem Esbjerg og Fanø. Old Danish Song, often sung by my pops Sculpture When I planned my trip to Denmark, I decided … Continue reading
Copenhagen 2
Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen With her harbour lights, that she wears at night Like a golden, golden crown Bakken, Copenhagen Unlike Tivoli, which is refined and a bit high in the instep, Bakken is a working man’s amusement park. You take … Continue reading
Copenhagen 1
Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen Salty old queen of the Sea. My family is from the mainland of Denmark, so I don’t get over to ‘Devil’s Island’ much where Copenhagen is located. This time, however, I made the effort. My buddy, Agent … Continue reading