Last year, I had the opportunity to connect my roots in a way I never thought I would have the chance to. I grew up in Canada, hearing about my grandmother’s family from the seaside town of Largs, Scotland, and especially Robin….
Friday night saw the streets of Copenhagen come alive on its annual night of culture. Kulturnatten offers not only cultural experiences like concerts and museums, it also gives the public the opportunity to go behind closed doors and discover parts…
The town of Roskilde, Denmark is best known for its yearly music festival – the kind where everyone camps out in the mud for a week getting filthy and stinky and loving every minute of it. But Roskilde has more…
When I previously wrote about Copenhagen, I was visiting the city for a few days before I moved here. I explored as much as I could, and did manage to stray off the beaten path, but after only 6 weeks…
Working on a cruise ship for eight years was a unique experience that gave me the opportunity to see some incredible places around the world. The crew food on board, however, was often less than delicious, and I was always…
Home Away From Home Most of my world travels came about in the eight years I spent working in the youth activities department on cruise ships. People are always curious about what the job is like, and generally they think…
The classic Copenhagen photo Copenhagen is an incredible city, a place where a rich history meets modern culture. The Danish capital boasts historic palaces and churches, sprawling gardens and parks, canals, and world-renowned fine dining. In preparing for my upcoming…
The incredibly friendly locals of the traditional village of Nukubaluvu in Savusavu, Fiji, welcomed us into their home with open arms, and taught us about their traditions and daily lives – from education, leisure and clothing, to how to they get…