University Central Library in Lund (June 2025) Besides visiting Denmark, my partner and I also spent a brief afternoon in Sweden, specifically the city of Lund. Given that Copenhagen is just a bridge ride away from Sweden, it was easy to hop over and spend a few hours exploring another country. It was my partner's … Continue reading Destination: Lund, Sweden
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Kronborg Castle in Helsingør (June 2025) Besides visiting Copenhagen and the Faroe Islands, my partner and I also spent half a day visiting the city of Helsingør. Also known as "Elsinore," this coastal city serves daily ferries through the Øresund Strait, between Denmark and Sweden. Helsingør is also historically-known as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, … Continue reading Destination: Helsingør, Denmark
Turf-roof homes overlooking the sea (June 2025) Not to be confused with the "Golden Circle" in Iceland, the Faroe Islands has its equivalent that's a popular day trip from Tórshavn-- this tour allows you to hit the islands of Eysturoy and Streymoy within a few hours, all the while to see picturesque villages like Saksun … Continue reading Destination: Faroe Islands, Denmark (Golden Circle Tour and Trying Whale Meat– DAY 3)
Foggy views on Suðuroy Island (June 2025) If we thought that our first day hiking in Vágar had been tiring, it honestly felt like a cakewalk compared to our second day spent on Suðuroy Island with not one, not two, but five different hikes! It was certainly an intense day full of physical activity, and while we … Continue reading Destination: Faroe Islands, Denmark (Full Day on Suðuroy Island, LOTS of Hiking!!!– DAY 2)
Old parliament buildings in Tinganes (June 2025) Located on Streymoy Island, Tórshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands with roots dating back over a millenium. It's the most-inhabited city in the territory at 14,000 people, with 40% of the total Faroese population living there. My fiancée and I didn't have much time to explore … Continue reading Destination: Tórshavn, Faroe Islands