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)
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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
Frederiksberg Palace (June 2025) During our second day in Copenhagen, my fiancée and I spent part of the time visiting Frederiksberg, a small city in Denmark. At an area of less than 9 squared kilometers and with a population of over 103,000, Frederiksberg is the most-densely populated city in the country. What also makes it … Continue reading Destination: Frederiksberg, Denmark
Summer in Copenhagen (June 2025) Thanks to jetlag, my fiancée and I woke up very early the following morning. As we were nine hours ahead of our home in Los Angeles, we definitely felt the time difference and we would spend the next couple of days trying to get adjusted to it while busy traveling. … Continue reading Destination: Copenhagen, Denmark: Little Mermaid statue, Designmuseum Danmark, & Shopping– PART 2)
Along Nyhavn (June 2025) Copenhagen is the most-populous city in Denmark, home to over 1.4 million people in its greater Metropolitan Area. It is one of the largest cities in Scandinavia, and it sees over 11 million visitors each year. I'd previously visited Copenhagen in 2012 when I was in college and really enjoyed my … Continue reading Destination: Copenhagen, Denmark (Danish Pastries, Exploring Nyhavn, & GETTING ENGAGED– PART 1)