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I planned my side trip to Copenhagen before I actually had time to research the city. I mistakenly thought that since I allowed 3 days for Amsterdam during the same trip, 2 days in Copenhagen should be enough. But as soon as I started researching things to do, I realized the fault in my assumption. If you wan to avoid my mistake, I recommend 3 days minimum for a first time visit…. Read More

[Copenhagen, Denmark -> Malmö, Sweden -> Lund, Sweden -> Helsingborg, Sweden -> Helsingor, Denmark -> Copenhagen, Denmark, Jun 10, 2024] I booked my flights before researching Copenhagen, and I just assumed that if I allotted 3 days to Amsterdam, 2 days in Copenhagen should be more than enough. Boy, was I wrong! In addition to the many sites in the city itself, there was plenty to see in the vicinity, too. Kronborg… Read More

[Copenhagen, Denmark, Jun 9, 2024] Finally, I made it to Copenhagen! With my stop in Frankfurt, door to door it was 7 hours, which is not that bad, I guess. The only direct flight from Sofia was on Wizz Air, and whenever I am on a tight schedule, I prefer to travel a full-service airline to have better support should flights get disrupted. At the airport in Sofia, I bumped into a… Read More

[Sofia, BG, May 28 – Jun 9, 2024] After a busy three days in Amsterdam, I was glad to be in Sofia, where I spent my days working from home, hanging out with my parents, and seeing friends and family when I could. The view of the city and Vitosha mountains from my parents’ 5th floor condo never gets old. I always make it a point to stop by some of my… Read More

[Amsterdam / Zaanse Schans, NL, May 27, 2024] I couldn’t sleep last night, so I started looking at the Rick Steves Audio Europe app to familiarize myself with the Jordaan neighborhood walk. It turned out the walk goes right by the Anne Frank House, which I had a 9 am ticket for. So I decided to start the walk, pause for my Anne Frank House visit, then finish it. I was glad… Read More