The theme of our journey so far has been the royal family in the Baltic region, whether it is kings, queens, or czars. Each has used their money to ensure a mark in history and the present day. Denmark, like all the other European countries, has been under the control of a monarchy. Most rulers are usually narcissists, filling their kingdoms with pictures of themselves. But today's palace features a warrior asleep.
Today marks the halfway point in our tour around Northern Europe, which is quite surprising, as the trip already feels as if it's over. Maybe for the first stretch, it is…
The idea of the trip this summer included two Princess cruises, one around the Baltic Sea and the other around the English Isles. Some may say this is too much, but those two only add up to 23 days. As soon a
If anyone has ever been to New York City, they understand the fancy way of traveling. Horses are part of the setting, and people pay money to ride on the trolley behind them. Copenhagen has the same concept, except the tradition is with bikes. Many use bikes for mobile and touring purposes, and with a little bit of tinkering, they can be made into luxury taxis containing extra seats. These are known as rickshaws.