CURRENT MISSION

To be as happy as a tick on a fat dog

ABOUT ME

I'm a 29 year-old Dane who loves travelling. Any chance I get to experience a new country; I grab it with both hands along with my passport. I am a bubbly and social person and I enjoy meeting new people.

PHILOSOPHY

Well, George Bernard Shaw has already expressed the philosophy to which I try to live my life in a far more elegant way than I ever could have done, so here goes...

"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them."

Interests

Linguistics is another passion of mine which is why I chose to pursue a Master's in Computational Linguistics. I also enjoy oil painting in my spare time and I love getting into that creative and meditative mode where the mind just turns off.

Although I can be rather uncoordinated and have the ability to trip over thin air, I love to try my hand at sport. I really enjoy badminton as well as individual sports like cycling. However, I also very much appreciate the underrated art of relaxation and love chilling-out with my boyfriend, hanging out with friends and generally just loafing about and unwinding in good company :)

• dogs
• fish
• arts
• culture
• humanities
• books
• architecture
• design
• modern art
• festivals
• dining
• breakfast
• wine
• cocktails
• coffee
• drinking
• clubbing
• pub crawls
• gardening
• boating
• shopping
• clothing
• movies
• traveling
• restoration
• painting
• drawing
• music
• live music
• jazz
• cycling
• fishing
• hunting
• sports
• boxing
• soccer
• rowing
• badminton
• history
• tourism
• tours
• sightseeing
• beaches
• lakes

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite Books:
The Life of Pi by Yann Martel, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Miss Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg, Harun and the Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie, Without Feathers by Woody Allen, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, The Mortedecai Trilogy by Kyril Bonfiglioli, The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemmingway, Neither Here Nor There by Bill Bryson, Decalogue by Krzysztof Kieslowski, Ned til hundene by Helle Helle

Favourite Comics:
Anything by Wulffmorgenthaler, John Callahan, Gary Larson, Bill Watterson, Rune T. Kidde and Jakob Strid.

Favourite Movies:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Rear Window, Blade Runner, Das Leben der Anderen, Babel, The Last King of Scotland, Pulp Fiction, Le Dîner de cons, The Silence of the Lambs, Todo Sobre Mi Madre, Los Lunes al sol, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Memento, The Departed, A Clockwork Orange, Sin City, Life of Brian, Snatch, Little Miss Sunshine, The Shining

Favourite Music:
Mew, Radiohead, Sigur Rós, The Bluetones, Nephew, Bloc Party, Pearl Jam, Björk, Travis, Moby, Green Day, Beck, Suede, Röyksopp, Depeche Mode, Belle & Sebastian, Eels, Smashing Pumpkins, Blur, Blue Foundation, Sorten Muld, Athlete, Chopin, Chick Corea, Daft Punk, David Bowie, Green Day, Kaizers Orchestra, Macy Gray, Miles Davies, Múm, Nelly Furtado, Tchaikovsky, The Rolling Stones, The White Stripes, Levellers, Elbow, The Infadels, Muse, The Strokes, David Bowie, Goldfrapp, Pulp, James, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, Anne Linnet, Mercury Rev, Massive Attack, Nine Inch Nails, Kula Shaker, Snow Patrol, New Order, OK Go, The Doors, Air, Gasolin, Jamiroquai, The Cure, Portishead, Faith No More, R.E.M.

Teach, Learn, Share

Copenhagen is a wonderful and cosy city, full of charm and history. In this small metropolis, everything is in close proximity, making it a very ‘walkable’ city.
Anyway, here are a some suggestions for a visit to Copenhagen:

SIGHTSEEING: ----------------------------------------
(A few "need to see" sights)
- KONGENS NYTORV (Kongens Nytorv,
1050 København K) The most distinguished and exclusive square of Copenhagen. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kongens_Nytorv
- NYHAVN (Nyhavn, 1050 København K) The oldest part of the harbor of Copenhagen and a huge tourist draw http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyhavn
- THE LITTLE MERMAID (Langelinie, 2100 København K) This half human half fish statue only stands 1.25 meter tall, but is one of Denmark's biggest tourist attractions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Mermaid_%28statue%29
- AMALIENBORG PALACE (Amaliegade, 1050 København K) Home to the Danish royal family. Across from this palace you can find Frederick’s Church, also called the Marble Church, which is an imposing baroque style church. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalienborg_Palace
- ROSENBORG CASTLE (Øster Voldgade 4A, 1305 København K) A beautiful historic building built by Christian IV. http://www.rosenborgslot.dk/asp/menu/menuPages/frontpage_2.asp?countryID=2
- THE ROUND TOWER (Købmagergade 52A 1150 København K) Old observatory with a 210 meter long spiral stairway. http://www.rundetaarn.dk/engelsk/intro.htm
- KØBENHAVNS RÅDHUS (Rådhuspladsen 1,
1599 København V) The Copenhagen Town Hall is open to the public for tours and also houses Jens Olsen's Astronomical Clock. http://www.aok.dk/byen-rundt/koebenhavns-raadhus
- VOR FRELSER KIRKE (Sankt Annægade 29, 1416 København K) OUR SAVIOUR'S CHURCH is one of a kind. The spiraled staircase is on the outside of the tower and for a small fee you can go up it! Highly recommendable! (NOTE: At the present time, the church is undergoing considerable interior restoration therefore, the church and its tower are closed until May 2009. http://www.vorfrelserskirke.dk/english

P.S. Do go on a canal tour excursion! Well wortht it! http://www.canaltours.com/dct/en

ART:-------------------------------------------------
- STATENS MUSEUM FOR KUNST: (Sølvgade 48 - 50 København K) The state museum of art (Denmark's national gallery) http://www.smk.dk
- GLYPTOTEKET: (Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek København V)Glyptoteket is a museum in Copenhagen that features mainly a lot of Egyptian and Roman art. http://www.glyptoteket.dk
- LOUISIANA (Gammel Strandvej 13, Humlebæk) Denmark's greatest museum of modern art in a picturesque setting. Not located in Copenhagen, but you can buy a fairly cheap combi-entrance-train ticket at major train stations. http://www.louisiana.dk
- DANISH DESIGN CENTER (HC Andersens Boulevard 27
København V) Located in the heart of Copenhagen in a building designed by architect Henning Larsen. http://www.ddc.dk/

HISTORICAL MUSEUMS:--------------------------------
- NATIONALMUSEET (Frederiksholms Kanal 12, København K): Denmark’s largest museum of cultural history. Here you can follow the history of the Danes from ancient times and the days of vikings right down to present day. http://www.nationalmuseet.dk/
- KØBENHAVNS BYMUSEUM (59 Vesterbrogade, København V): If you are interested in Copenhagen's expansion from fishing village to modern capital, this is one of the best places to go. http://www.bymuseum.dk

THEATRE IN ENGLISH:-----------------------------------
- THAT THEATRE COMPANY: An English language theatre in Copenhagen. The teatre group has enjoyed success with both thought-provoking drama and entertainment. http://www.that-theatre.com/UK/index.asp
- WHY NOT THEATRE: Also provides audiences in Denmark with theatre performed in English, http://whynottheatre.dk/

For booking ticktet to music gigs, the theatre, festivals and sport events check out the BILLETnet service at the post offices or BILLETnet's own website: http://www.billetnet.dk/html/home.htmI?&l=EN

CINEMA: --------------------------------------------
- DAGMAR TEATRET (Jernbanegade 2 København V): A cosy upmarket, five-screen theatre in downtown Copenhagen and also one of the oldest in the city. http://www.dagmar.dk/mxcms.aspx?itemid=1
- GRAND TEATRET (Mikkel Bryggers Gade 8 København K): An old quality-concious cinema centrally located off Strøget near the town hall with a mainly European film repertoire. http://www.grandteatret.dk/
- IMPERIAL (Ved Vesterport 4, København V): Imperial's single screen is the biggest in Northern Europe and it accomodates 1102 people. Tickets are expensive but you do get your money's worth in top notch cinema experience. http://www.biobooking.dk/mxcms.aspx?itemId=2&cinemaId=2
- CINEMATEKET: (Gothersgade 55, København K) Part of the Danish Film Institute, this film club specialises in showing old classics and cult movies http://www.dfi.dk/cinemateket/Cinemateket.htm

CHILLING OUT IN THE SUN:-----------------------------
- AMAGER STRANDPARK (Italiensvej 15, 2300 København S)
If you're lucky enough to experience Copenhagen in the summertime do check out Amager Beach Park which boasts 4,6 kilometers of sandy beaches. http://www.amager-strand.dk/ServiceMenu/English
- FÆLLEDPARKEN (Øster Allé 35, 2100 København Ø) A huge public park with playgrounds, football fields and large open areas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A6lledparken
- FREDERISKBERG HAVE & SØNDERMARKEN (Frederiksberg Runddel 3E, 2000 Frederiksberg) Two romantic gardens surrounding Frederiksberg Castle. Here's you'll find beautiful lakes and canals and you can even hire a rowing boat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%B8ndermarken
- JÆGERSBORG DYREHAVE (Dyrehaven 1, 2930 Klampenborg) A large forest north of Copenhagen which cover a massive 1100 hectars. Great for long relaxing walks and deer spotting. Easy to get there by S-train. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyrehaven
- BOTANICAL GARDEN (Øster Farimagsgade 2B, 1353 København K) 25 acres of landscape garden which functions as a living museum and holds the largest collection of living plants in Denmark. http://botanik.snm.ku.dk/english/

MUSIC/CLUBBING: -------------------------------------
- VEGA NIGHTCLUB (Enghavevej 40, København V) Having been voted the best venue in Copenhagen, Vega is THE place to be. Hot, hot, hot! http://www.vega.dk/
- STENGADE 30 (Stengade 18 - makes sense doesn't it?), A venue for underground music offering live music every night from tuesday to sunday. http://www.stengade30.dk/
- APPARATET (Nørrebrogade 184 København N) A laid back and down to earth cocktailbar/rockclub. http://myspace.com/apparatet
- THE JAZZHOUSE (Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10, København K) The city's leading jazz venue. http://www.jazzhouse.dk/
- RUST (Guldbergsgade 8 København N) Another club/bar in CPH http://www.rust.dk/pages/english.php
- PUMPEHUSET (Studiestræde 5 København V) http://www.pumpehuset.dk/

DRINKING/EATING:-------------------------------------
- ZUSAMMEN CAFE (H.C. Ørstedsvej 47, Frederiksberg) Super cool non-profit café and lounge. Definitely worth a visit! http://www.cafezusammen.dk/.
- THE LIVING ROOM (Larsbjørnsstræde 17 København K) A really cosy and popular spot for tourists and Danes alike to experience "hygge". http://www.aok.dk/restauranter-cafeer/living-room
- THE LAUNDROMAT CAFE (Elmegade 15 København N) Wash your dirty travelling clothes and get a cup of coffee at the same time. Good Nordic taste with a hefty dose of funky Nørrebro's retro-chic and good vibrations. Also, you can read or buy one of the 4000 used books displayed in the cafe. http://www.thelaundromatcafe.com
- CAFE RETRO (Knabrostræde 26 1210 København K)
Cafe Retro is a non profit art and culture café in downtown Copenhagen. The furniture, which seems to be taken out of grandma's living room, and the dim lights invites a really cosy atmosphere. With the profits, Cafe Retro supports humanitarian work in the developing countries. http://www.cafe-retro.dk/
- Lê Lê nhà hàng (Vesterbrogade 40, København V) Quick, tasty Vietnamese dishes. http://www.lele-nhahang.com
- BANG & JENSEN (Istedgade 130 København V) Ok, lazy pants here's one for you: breakfast is served right until 4 pm! Also, very cosy in the evening and they serve great cocktails. http://www.bangogjensen.dk
- DEN BLÅ HUND (Godhåbsvej 28, Frederiksberg) Café in Frederiksberg which serves an extremely tasty veggie or regular brunch! http://www.cafedenblaahund.dk/
- PUSSY GALORE (Yes, that is the actual name of the place! Not kidding) (Sankt Hans Torv 30, København N) Excellent Café/restaurant! Has THE best strawberry daquiries of Copenhagen! http://www.pussy-galore.dk
- BIBI'S DINER (Rosengården 14 København K ) A café-restaurant that specialises in Lebanese food. http://www.aok.dk/profile/5460
- THE CARRIBIAN CAFÉ AND COCKTAIL BAR(Fredriksborggade 31) Tropical island theme :) They serve large portions of food which are fresh, tasty and good value. House DJ on Thursday to Sat nights. http://ibyen.dk/restauranter/cafekontrol/article315136.ece
- VINCAFÉEN BIBENDUM (Nansensgade 45) If you like wine, the Bibendum wine-bar is right for you! It is a romantic spot, full virtually every day of the week. Nunc est bibendum :) http://www.vincafeen.dk
- THE GLOBE (Nørregade 43-45 København K) Probably the best Irish pub in town. Oooh, Guinness...! http://www.the-globe.dk/
- WAGAMAMA (Tietgentsgade 20 København V) Go for the ginger chicken fried noodles #44! :) http://www.wagamama.dk/
- THE Á LA MENTHE (Rådhusstræde 5B København K) a hippie-be-happy-marrocan tea salon - lots of great veggie dishes too. http://hjem.tele2adsl.dk/stine_munch/tesite/2.2_thealamenthe1.htm
- TANTE T (Viktoriagade 6 København V) Welcome to auntie T's wonderful tea parlour. Totally reminds me of my gran's sitting room:) http://www.tante-t.dk/
- VANDKUNSTEN SANDWICH (Rådhusstræde 17, kld. København K) The best take-away sandwiches in town! Delicious and reasonably priced! http://www.aok.dk/restauranter-cafeer/vandkunsten-sandwich
- CAFÉ HOVEDTELEGRAFEN (Købmagergade 37, 1150 København K). Located on top of The Post and Tele Museum this café boasts has a fantastic rooftop view over Copenhagen. http://www.cafehovedtelegrafen.dk

SHOPPING:---------------------------------------
The shops are generally open from 09:30/10:00 to 18:00/19:00 Monday to Thursday and from 09:30/10:00 to 20:00 on Fridays. On Saturdays, the standard opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 and on Sundays most shops are closed.

I love vintage and second hand shops, so here are a couple of my favourites in town centre:

- FISK (Skt. Peders Stræde 1, København K) A modern charity shop and café selling both the usual second hand stuff but also re-designed clothes. http://www.noedhjaelp.dk/sider_paa_hjemmesiden/i_danmark/fisk
- GENBRUG (Vesterbrogade 79, København Ø) Dresses, dresses, and more dresses. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=247717390
- KØBENHAVN K (Studiestræde 32 AND Larsbjørnsstræde, København K - well duh!) Large stock of clothes for both men and women.
- WASTELAND (Studiestræde 4, København K) Second hand clothes mainly from USA and Canada

Checking out a local flea market is also a great past-time of mine. The following site lists flea markets in the whole of Denmark, so select "København" off the -Alle Amter- drop down box on the left hand side. Good luck barging hunting and finding those unusual items :)
- MARKEDSKALENDEREN: http://www.markedskalenderen.dk/

NEED MORE INFORMATION? :--------------------------
For more inspiration on what to do in Copenhagen check out these sites:
COPENHAGEN THIS WEEK: http://www.ctw.dk/Default.aspx
AOK: http://www.aok.dk/byen-rundt/guide/visiting-copenhagen
VISIT COPENHAGEN: http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/
IBYEN: http://ibyen.dk/
BYEN KALDER: http://www.byenkalder.dk/default.asp?sct=2
LONELY PLANET: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/denmark

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, United Kingdom

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