Europe in 2011 - Copenhagen

Arriving in Copenhagen, I had this feeling that the airport was too small. Everywhere was crowded and people were washing out of the terminal, and washing in the check in. Luckily I do not have to worry too much about getting to the hotel for there is a shuttle there. Copenhagen is one of the few places in the Eastern part of Europe well known for Danish biscuits. And yes, it is true. I bought some of them and it was gorgeous!

If you are one of those who loved beer, this is also a place to be because as you might know, Calsberg initiated from this town and you can have some great beers in the origin. Even someone who hated beer had a sip of beer and found it quite refreshing.

Dining is also a great one for my trip. I went to two of the most famous restaurants in town and the food was breathtaking! The combination of French food with that of the Danes were an absolute spleandor! Besides, it is really not that far - situated right opposite the Copenhagen Main Train station. We initially wanted to head for Tivoli, the oldest theme park in Europe, for a roller coaster ride but we ran out of time. The shows at night were splendid too! It gives you a taste of China a la European. Imagine indulging yourself into the Chinese towers but overlooking the splendid European views, you will think again and ask where you were. Nonetheless, do be careful of the weather for a summer temperature difference can be as high as 28C but as low as 15C! A polyester coat (not just wind breaker) is highly recommended!

One thing to note about the tourist attraction is that they are actually quite inter-connected. If you do not mind the walk and explore the great surroundings of the city in summer, it is actually better to do so, rather than diving into the underground and figuring out which line to go and change trains. Take the distance between the Royal Copenhagen Palace and the Little Mermaid as an example. It can actually be drawn into a vertical line but if you have a look at it from the map, it always seemed to be far apart. It is also a good thing to hop away from the tour-guided tourist when you are walking down the road for they are usually linked up to Tour buses, which goes from point to point.

The magic of travelling on your own is exploring the wonders between places. It may mean nothing to you but I recall having a tasty 70DKK sandwich in a beautiful little shop, show casing toys and antiques from the old days. Gelatos were also sold there and it is a great place to get away the heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Travelling to Copenhagen from Hong Kong using One World connection services from Helsinki (via Finnair) or London (via CX/BA) and connecting on any of them to CPH Airport is the best way to get to Copenhagen. If you really fancy a Danish tour, you may also seek for a stopover in France, Germany, Finnland, or England before getting to Denmark.