Many of my posts begin with a reflection on the transport to the destination. The ride to Stockholm was no different. Sweden has an estimated 10,000 lakes and endless miles of tall forests. The sights flickered past as we wound our way to the city. Our Airbnb was situated just 50 yards from a winding … Continue reading Cycling the Archipelago: Stockholm, Sweden
Much to our chagrin and surprise, Hannah and I met some of our first real difficulties with public transport in Copenhagen. Upon arrival, we proceeded to a ticket machine and typed in the name of the small township suburb in which we would be staying. What greeted us was nothing short of shocking, the one-way … Continue reading A Castle and a Commune: Copenhagen, Denmark
Another Hannah post here (confession I started this post weeks ago and never finished, so it is slightly outdated). I want to point out a few of the differences we have found between America and the countries we have visited so far. The differences aren't necessarily good or bad, they are just different. Nine times … Continue reading Home of the Free and Land of Convenience
Hannover, Germany Hannover is a sleepy city in the northern central portion of Germany. It houses a large university adjacent to a sprawling park and a few sites. Hannover served as a quick stopover for us and provided time for some planning before heading farther north into Scandinavia. The Aegidienkirche, a church, was unlike any … Continue reading Hannover and Hamburg, Germany
The famed city of Oktoberfest did not disappoint. While we were not there for the storied festivities, we still enjoyed many other aspects of the city. From beer halls to lederhosen, Munich was wonderful and full of the magic I had heard so much about. We watched the figures dance on the Rathaus Glockenspiel as … Continue reading English Parks and Urban Surfing: Munich, Germany
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