Monthly Archives: June 2015

Copenhagen Parks: Frederiksberg Palace and Garden

You know you’re in a special park when great blue herons are more prevalent than pigeons. Frederiksberg Palace and Garden [Frederiksberg Alle 65, Copenhagen 1820, Denmark] has so many elements that make it sensational. For me it’s the natural aspect … Continue reading

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Copenhagen Eats: Torvehallerne Market

Torvehallerne [Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 København K, Denmark] is different from your typical city market. It’s small, quiet, hygge, and slightly high end, perfectly suited for Copenhagen. It doesn’t open until 10am, 11 on Sundays. There are two little buildings that … Continue reading

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Eat at Copenhagen Street Food

A smorgasbord (not to be confused with smørrebrød) of international delights rolled into a canal side warehouse, Copenhagen Street Food [PapirØen, Trangravsvej 14, 7/8, 1436 København K, Denmark] is a great kitschy place to hang out, grab a drink, and … Continue reading

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Breakfast in Copenhagen

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and when that day is jam-packed with a travel itinerary it is important to be well fed from the get go. Since we were based out of Nørrebro we spent a … Continue reading

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Smørrebrød in Copenhagen

Smørrebrød is to Denmark what hamburger is to America, an essential food item to eat while visiting the country. What is a smørrebrød, you ask? It translates to ‘open faced sandwich,’ and these bad boys come in many shapes and … Continue reading

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Maiden Voyage to Europe: Denmark, Hungary, Croatia, Norway

I just returned from the most euphoric trip to Europe that opened my eyes and restored my faith in humanity again and again. Four countries in two weeks allowed my best friend and I to extensively explore: Copenhagen, Denmark; Budapest, … Continue reading

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New Paltz Hike: Stony Kill Falls

A super short hike to an off the beaten path 90 foot waterfall? Add this to your itinerary for a day trip in New Paltz. Stony Kill Falls is way less publicized than it could be, and that is great … Continue reading

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New Paltz Eats: Mexicali Blue

What does the Grateful Dead, Anthony Bourdain, and a killer fish taco have in common? A trip to Mexicali Blue in New Paltz [87 Main Street New Paltz] of course! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here, but be warned, this … Continue reading

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New Paltz Hikes: Shawnagunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge

If you’re looking for a more mellow hike down in New Paltz, the Shawnagunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge (phew that was a mouthful!), is your perfect spot [807 Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill, NY 12589]! This quiet, flat, low key, meadow is … Continue reading

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Cherry Plain State Park

This year we got the Empire Pass, so we’ve been on a mission to visit lots of state parks all over New York! Over Memorial Day Weekend Cherry Plain State Park was on the agenda, [26 State Park Rd, Cherry … Continue reading

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