From Fanø we hopped back on the ferry to make our way North to our last stop in Denmark, Skagen. The drive from Esbjerg, where we drove off the ferry, to Skagen can be done in about 4 hours. We decided to take a little extra time and on the more scenic roads of the... Continue Reading →
Exploring Fanø by bike
A trip to Fanø is a trip back in time which makes bikes the perfect way to get around.
A lesson in hyggelig
The next stop on our tour of Denmark was the town of Viborg, actually a small village outside of Viborg. Viborg may not be a well known tourist destination, but it is home to our friends Sanne Maj and Kasper whom we met travelling in Jordan back in 2010. When we first met them, Sanne... Continue Reading →
Theme park showdown: Legoland vs. Disney World
Our second theme park visit this year gives us a chance to take a look at how Legoland and Disney World compare.
Exploring Egeskov Castle
After a great week in Copenhagen, it was time for us to hit the road. We’ll spend the rest of our time here in Denmark making our way around the country with a few stops before we finish in Skagen at the northern tip of the country. Our first stop was Egeskov Castle. The 460... Continue Reading →
Cruising Copenhagen
Back from Hven, with a nice dinner from Green Sushi in our bellies and a good night’s sleep back in our apartment, we were ready for our last two days exploring Copenhagen. Our first stop was the Rundetaarn (Round Tower). Like many of the notable structures in Copenhagen, it was built during the reign of... Continue Reading →
A hop over to Hven
Hven is a quick ferry ride from Copenhagen but a world away from the big city.
What a bike tour of Copenhagen has in common with winning the Tour de France
A quick tour around Copenhagen by bike.
Arriving in Copenhagen
We've arrived in Copenhagen and tor the first time in years, this trip won’t include any new countries for me. I was here 20 years ago.
Climbing around Valparaiso
Our last stop in Chile was Valparaiso. The city rose to prominence as a major stop on the route to California during the 1849 Gold Rush. Today it’s better known for steep hills and street art. The drive to Valparaiso was a about 3 hours from Santa Cruz. Driving in Chile is pretty easy. Perfect... Continue Reading →