I’ve never been to Denmark before, but after 3 days in the capital, Copenhagen, last week, I will be going there again as soon as I can to get my “hygge” fix. Hard to explain and even harder to pronounce, the Danish word hygge (sounds a bit like “hooglie”) roughly translates to coziness. However, there […]
Month: March 2014
My recommendations for maps whilst travelling (and geocaching)
Updated: May 2016 Whether I’m travelling from A to B back home in the UK, on a road trip, away for a long weekend, on holiday or taking time enjoying longer term travel, one thing I can’t be without, other than my trusty tablet (these days) of course, is a map. I have walked many […]
Pancake day (Pannenkoeken dag) in Amsterdam
“Do you celebrate Pancake day in the Netherlands?”, I asked the waitress at breakfast this morning. She didn’t seem to know immediately, that it was indeed Pannenkoeken dag (Dutch for Pancake day). But I guess working in “The Pancake Bakery” makes every day Pancake day in Amsterdam! Also referred to as Shrove Tuesday (mainly in English-speaking […]
What to pack: for a short break to Europe
Short breaks to Europe mean a change of baggage for me. Reluctantly I have to rethink the practicalities of my hand bag as well, so that it is suitable for all my needs, including geocaching, whilst being stylish enough to be taken seriously. Think my bag from old jeans, bag, will work? Wherever you go, […]