Category: europe
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What to Eat in Copenhagen – A Quick Guide
Copenhagen offers a rich culinary experience with traditional dishes. Key recommendations include rye bread delicacies like Rugbrød and Smørrebrød, hearty soups like Hønsekødssuppe, meat dishes such as Flæskesteg and Frikadeller, fish options like Gravad Laks, and desserts including Æbleskiver. Enjoy local eats to truly immerse in Danish culture.
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Train to Istanbul
The blog post recounts an overland InterRail journey from Dusseldorf to Istanbul. The trip was made at a budget cost using cheap flights to and from London and staying in hostels and cheap hotels. Notable experiences included exploring River Rhine towns and cities in Germany, Vienna and Salzburg in Austria, Sighisoara, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest…
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Top Overland Adventures for Older Solo, Budget Travellers
Welcome to DavesTravelWorld.com. This travel blog sets out detailed accounts of a wide range of travel adventures undertaken over the last 20 years or so. These include adventures across the Tibetan plateau to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp, Travel on the TransSiberian Express and visits to Indonesia, the Philippines, the Mekong, northern Vietnam and many…
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Overland to Scandinavia By Train
I decided to head to the Arctic Circle, travelling overland from London, via Cologne, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Stockholm and returning via Bergen and Stavanger to Oslo. This page sets out my Scandinavian Itinerary for this adventure.
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The Attractions of Cologne
The author recounts his short visit to Cologne. He details his late arrival in the City and his sightseeing activities the next day. These include a visit to the Cathedral and Old Town and the discovery of a wonderful cake shop. His experience is marked by moments of humor and frustration, not least when he…
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Top 10 Travel Writers and Their Books
This post sets out the author’s top ten travel writers and their books. The choices are influenced by the author’s extensive travel experiences. The post concentrates both on factual writers who recount personal adventures and fictional writers who inspire wanderlust. Key figures such as Dervla Murphy, Paul Theroux, and J.R.R. Tolkien are highlighted. The post…
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Hamburg to Copenhagen
It’s a five hour journey from Hamburg to Copenhagen. When done I will officially be in Scandinavia. The train departs from Hamburg at 12.53 and arrives in Copenhagen at 17.36.
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Exploring the Historic Harz Narrow Gauge Railways
The Harz Narrow Gauge Railway dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and is one of the most extensive systems in Germany, if not in the world. This post relates my experiences of using this railway.
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The Ultimate Copenhagen Itinerary: A Quick Travel Guide
Starting out from the hostel I remember that I have no local currency so it’s off to the station’s bureau de change for money – 30 Euros buys 210 Krona, whatever they are. The exchange rate at the station is not that good but it’s convenient. Hopefully, I can use a credit card for most…
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A Traveler’s 36 Hour Hamburg Itinerary
Experience Hamburg through the eyes of a seasoned traveller. Learn a bit of its history and maybe put a smile on your face. No hype, no bungee jumping and definitely no selfies. Contains free self-guided walking tour and map, tips on top attractions and getting tickets and a guide to local food delicacies.
