Collecting souvenirs is an important part of travelling for most people. But how do you avoid tacky figurines of famous landmarks? I found that the best way to get souvenirs that you actually like is to focus your search on a few themes.
If modern TV shows and movies like “Vikings,” “The Last Kingdom” and “How to Train Your Dragon” have you daydreaming about what life was like in the Viking Age, Denmark is the place for you.
Vikings tend to conjure up images of swashbuckling Norse pirates sporting horned helmets brandishing swords and shields. Often associated with the hearty and rugged Scandinavian countries such as Denmark and Norway, you wouldn’t really think there’s much history in England.
Collecting souvenirs is an important part of traveling for most people. But how do you avoid tacky figurines of famous landmarks? I found that the best way to get souvenirs that you actually like is to focus your search on a few themes.
Mention visiting an amusement park in Europe and often the first one that comes to mind is Disneyland Paris. If your family loves Disney – check out the inspiration that Walt Disney drew upon – the Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
New Year’s is one of the only holidays celebrated by nearly every country and is almost universally a time for family, friends and festivities. In Europe, this sense of fellowship and celebration lives on in unique traditions, both historic and modern.
One of my favorite things when traveling is finding that perfect spot for the perfect photo that tells the city’s perfect story. While you can describe almost any European village as picturesque, there’s a Nordic group that stands out from the pack.
Why not meet some awesome people who love to hang out and play cornhole on this first ever, 5-day “Cornhole Ocean Cruise”? It's guaranteed to create silly memories that will last a lifetime and you will get to play the world’s best backyard game.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Aug. 2-26 in Edinburgh, Scotland
Actors, dancers, singers, comedians and other international performing artists take their creative energies to the city streets.
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
Through July 6 in Greenwich, England
Performance artists and international companies delight audiences with clever and unexpected acts performed in public spaces.
