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Copenhagen for Free | Best Art Destination

Copenhagen for Free: Best Art Destination

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Statens Museum for Kunst (the National Gallery of Denmark) wins the award for number-one best, must-see, don’t-miss-it, gotta-go-there, how-is-this-even-legal-it’s-so-good art destination.  This museum is located in the center of Copenhagen and is known to locals as the SMK.  And the best part: it’s free.  But like LeVar Burton says on Reading Rainbow, don’t take my word for it!  Check out these pictures and you will get to know why this gem is worth so much more in this often-pricey Scandinavian capital. ^^^The interior gazes out into the Østre Anlæg park through massive floor-to-ceiling glass panes.  This is the section of the museum that contains contemporary art, so obviously this is where we spent most of our time at the museum!  Who wouldn’t want to spend an afternoon here?  That being said, where are all the tourists?  Where are all the selfie sticks?  Usually art museums of this caliber are full of them! ^^^The views from the museum are worth the trip alone.  When you get around to admiring the artwork, you will notice that the museum …

Scandinavian Eats and Treats

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Scandinavia is often stereotyped as a pricey travel destination, especially when it comes to food.  Restaurants are expensive, food markets are expensive, cafes are expensive, grocery stores are expensive, even fast food is expensive.  So what are we going to do about this?  Compile a list of deliciously cheap restaurants, food markets, cafes, grocery stores and fast food of course!  We’re turning Scandinavia into ScandiSAVINa!  Ba-dum tss!  These are our suggestions for tasty vegetarian eats and treats without breaking the bank. Restaurant: GRØD The Alternative Atlas number one pick for so many reasons.  This Copenhagen-based porridge shop (yes, porridge shop) strives to redefine the concept of porridge and show the world that porridge can be delicious, delicate, and versatile.  That last sentence was taken from their website, and is also the most times I’ve used the word “porridge” ever.  Combine that with a stark minimalist interior space with raw woods and we have something magical… we only spent four days in Copenhagen and ate here twice!  The first time at their original Nørrebro location and a …

Alternative Copenhagen: Christiania

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Before flying into Denmark we spent some serious time binge-watching travel videos on youtube – this is usually how we figure out the currency and learn a few local phrases (hello, thank you, where is the wine, etc.) and get an idea as to what we should expect upon arrival. It seems like every Copenhagen travel guide is enamored with Christiania: a self-proclaimed autonomous community in the borough of Christianshavn, which is easy walking distance from the Copenhagen city center.  The spirit of this place is well-illustrated in their simple mission statement: The objective of Christiania is to create a self-governing society whereby each and every individual holds themselves responsible over the wellbeing of the entire community. Our society is to be economically self-sustaining and, as such, our aspiration is to be steadfast in our conviction that psychological and physical destitution can be averted.  -Jacob Ludvigsen, 1971    As altruistic as the motto sounds, this community is often surrounded by controversy.  It is hailed by some Danes as a utopia, and is seen by others as …

Copenhagen Pride!

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Today was our first day in Copenhagen, and we set out this morning with no idea what the day would bring.  Should we rent a bike?  Maybe we should get familiar with the currency?  Is anything going on downtown?  Oh wow it looks like something is going on today… Copenhagen Pride!  A free festival dedicated to the LGBTQ community, Pride is a massive parade that promotes and makes visible the Danish LGBTQ members.  The quaint downtown area was swarmed with loving and supportive crowds drinking beer and champagne and dancing in the streets.  It looks like we arrived on a good day!    ^^^So many beautiful people strutting their stuff… get it girl! ^^^Do I recognize her from Downton Abbey? ^^^The crowd had so much positive energy… which of course immediately translated into even more sassiness from the proud LGBTQ community members.    ^^^Who’s got two thumbs and is a Grade-A badass?  This dude.    ^^^Everybody was included in the crowd participation and interaction.     We also met an American/Swedish couple that insisted on buying us …