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Conditori La Glace is the oldest and best of its kind in Copenhagen. It’s the Danish equivalent to the french Laduree.Established in 1870 its has been around for more than 140 years and it always makes me feel that I have travelled back in time. They make the best cakes ever! And a heavenly hot chocolate made of […]
March 26, 2011
In an old factory building in Kreutzberg, Berlin a hostel/hotel called Die Fabrik was created in 1995. Its charming with big, spacious rooms and a courtyard, but in no way luxurious. But its central located and incredible cheap – 38 euros for a single room and 17 euros for a seven bedroom room. They don’t […]
March 25, 2011
Venice in Italy might not be the place you would expect to find vintage shops. But I have found quite a few and made some really good bargains. Heres my list; Penny Lane Vintage Here you can get Fellini-worthy vintage and oversize italian seventies sunglasses at really good prizes. Sorry, but they don’t have a website. […]
March 23, 2011
As opposed to hotels, we have some excellent restaurants in Copenhagen. In fact, we have Noma, which is the best restaurant in the world! Another great and Michelin stared restaurant is the thai restaurant Kiin Kiin. Its probably one of the most ambitious thai restaurants in europe. The owners which also own the sublime Burger & Bun, […]
March 17, 2011
I’m really not the sporty type, but I have discovered that when I do something active, like skiing or yoga when on holiday, I tend to return from my holiday more refreshed than if I just do nothing. Sometimes that can be great too though! I can highly recommend to incorporate a week or more in your […]
March 16, 2011
Just heard about the strangest thing – a staff less hotel! Its called Omena Hotels and is a chain in Scandinavia of staff less hotels. And apparently it has even won a price for best value for money hotel in Scandinavia. It is very cheap indeed – just 400 (around 70 USD) Danish kronor for a room […]
March 13, 2011
If you are going to New York, don’t miss out on Juniors. The make, supposedly, the best cheese cake in New York. I never got around to taste it, because by the time I had finished my burger, I was full! The do make a hell of a burger though. I made the mistake to […]
March 9, 2011
I enjoy few things in life more than a really well-brewed cup of coffee. In Copenhagen we are lucky to have a lot of coffee-enthusiasts , and great places for coffee. My favorite for a take away is Coffee Factory in Gothersgade. They open 7.30 a.m. every day except sunday and I love to grab […]
March 7, 2011
I have raved about Mallorca before, and now I going to share with you one of Mallorca´s hidden gems. Deià - Mallorcas Hippie hideaway. The village is located on the west-coast of Mallorca, and is a 40 minutes drive from Palma. I would recommend to rent a car, so you can make daytrips from Deià to the various markets […]
March 6, 2011
One of my favorite spots for a well prepared steak in Copenhagen is Stjernen. It used to be owned by this really eccentric french guy, who treated his guests like a grumpy old teacher would treat school children, but it had its charm. The place is now owned by Nils Lodahl, who has worked at the excellent Le sommelier. Stjernen is […]
March 28, 2011
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