Having been to our fair share of castles and palaces, there’s something so grand about this one. The sheer size of it is one thing. The thoughtfully curated collections also showcase up to five centuries of Danish history through art, furniture, and more. We love their more modern art collection too.
Read MoreAfter a nice stroll through Frederiksborg Slot, a wander through the grounds and gardens will lead you to Cafe Havehuset. Coming upon the restaurant is like stumbling upon a cottage in the woods.
Read MoreThe food in Copenhagen does not disappoint. We also wanted to get a taste of more traditional Danish fare and Nyhavnskroen has rave reviews, so we wanted to see what it was about.
Read MoreKastellet is another great example of repurposing infrastructure for public use. In the 17th century, Kastellet functioned as a star-shaped fortress and was part of the city’s defense system. Today, Kastellet is a public park, open to visitors who fancy a stroll on its manicured lawns. From the high vantage point, one can see for miles.
Read MoreThe iconic chocolatier Ghirardelli (now found nearly everywhere) occupied this space originally as a chocolate factory and it’s been a landmark since 1862.
Read MoreThe Painted Ladies in San Francisco’s Alamo Park neighborhood are a collection of colorful Victorian and Edwardian style houses in the Alamo Square neighborhood, known for their vibrant pastel painted facades.
Read MoreThe Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is quintessential summer in a strip. The Pacific Ocean lies just beyond the strip of small thrill rides, a roaring coaster, arcade games, and stalls for cotton candy and funnel cake.
Read MoreThe Chinatown in San Francisco is entirely the most friendly and immersive one we’ve been to. This particular Chinatown boasts being the largest outside of Asia, and the oldest in North America.
Read MoreThe excitable rings and muted rumble echoing down the street can only mean that a cable care is rolling past. San Francisco, is often noted for being vaguely similar to Lisbon, another favorite city of ours. Since the late 19th century, these one cart cable cars have been rolling up and down the steep hiIls of the Bay area.
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