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🌴This place was no where to be seen on my Googl 🌴This place was no where to be seen on my Google searches. I just happened to stumble across it on my walk and it was my favourite spot of all. 🧡😍

🥾So this is your sign to just start walking and exploring 

📍Reeds Bay @thunder.bay.beach.bar 

Where was you’re favourite place that you just found by chance?
9  things to NEED to do on your Barbados holiday🌴🇧🇧:

🐟 Oistins Fish Fry on a Friday Night
⚡️ Go for a drink and swim @thunder.bay.beach.bar 
🌅Watch the Sunrise
🐢Swim with Turtles
⛵️Boat cruise with @silvermoonbarbados 
🌮Sunset Dinner @seashed_barbados 
🐎Watch the racehorses at Pebbles Beach 
🌊 Walk along the Hastings Boardwalk 
🌅Watch the sunset 

Anything I’m missing from the list?
Where is your “OMG” travel destination? Where is your “OMG” travel destination?
POV: you’ve taken 100,000 pics and videos on you POV: you’ve taken 100,000 pics and videos on your 1 week holiday 😅📸

Anyone else do the same! 

(📹Reel Credit @saradavies_)
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Anyone else dreaming of a Euro summer? 💭💭💭
SWIMMING PIGS 🐖🐷🐽 🌴The Bahamas, more SWIMMING PIGS 🐖🐷🐽

🌴The Bahamas, more specifically the Exumas are famous for their resident swimming pigs. 

🏴‍☠️No one really knows why they have been out here but there are a couple of stories floating around.

🥓One of them being that they were left here by sailors who had planned to come back and cook them (poor piggy’s) but never made of back. 

🐟We even got to see stingsrays too (never did I think I would need a stingray and pig side by side with each other 😅)

⛵️There are a few boat companies that will take you to see these pigs and I went with @exumawatersports. I booked the half day tour which was $175 (you can book on a full day and also swim with reef sharks and see Pablo Escobars crashed plane). ✈️

Would you want to see the swimming pigs 

For more piggy cuteness follow @theswimmingpigs 🐽🐷🐖
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✈️🧳How to pack using handluggage only! 

💰If you hate paying the RIDICULOUS prices for checked baggage like me, then here’s how to pack with hand luggage only. 

And yes I’m talking about week long (or more) holidays 😀 

👗Pack a mix and match wardrobe- you get brand new outfits whilst using the same clothes 

👠Pack 1 statement shoe plus a pair of casual ones 

✈️Wear your bulkiest items on the plane- eg jumpers and jackets (think joey from friends). Try to wear your bulkiest shoes on the plane too.

🧼Decant toiletries  into 100ml bottles and buy the rest of what you need at the airport. In fact, do an online order and get it delivered to the airport boots and you can pick it up after security

📦Use packing cubes to compress down your clothes and create more space in your hand luggage 

🫧And remember, you can wash your clothes abroad!! 

Have I missed anything?
I can’t wait to get back to Central America and I can’t wait to get back to Central America and be surrounded my volcanoes and lakes 😄🌋

Where do you feel the most free? 🦋

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I mean the UK is fun but how much better is everyw I mean the UK is fun but how much better is everywhere else 😅😅😅

Where would you move to if you had the chance? 🌎🏡
𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐀 𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓. 

💰Here are my top tips on how to travel often but keep the costs down. 

💙Be more flexible with you destinations and go to places that have the cheapest flights. ⬇️

My top tip for finding these is head to @skyscanner add in the dates you want to go and type in “EVERYWHERE” in to the destination box. @skyscanner will bring up the cheapest flights in ascending order. 

💙Use deal finding apps like @jacksflightclub @travelzoo_uk @secretescapes @holidaypirates @voyageprive_uk to find deals on flights, hotels and holidays. 

💙Avoid paying for checked luggage where possible. Try the clothes rolling technique, you’ll be surprised at how much you can fit in your hand luggage by doing this. 

💙Don’t splash out on fancy hotels if you don’t plan on being in the hotel much. This for example could be on a city break, chances are you will spend most of the day exploring and use your hotel litterally to sleep and shower. 

💙 If you are solo travelling, stay in a hostel. Meet people that you can do activities with , which can also help share/spread and cut costs.

💙 Get on to Google and find out the best free things to do at your destination.

💙Try to cook some meals where you can. I know part of travel is trying out new foods but if you are doing it often cooking one or two meals is a great way of cutting costs. Alternatively book accommodation that offers free breakfast as part of their package. 

💙 Walk as much as you can to cut down on transport costs.

💙Alternatively if walking isn’t an option and you’re in a city, buy their local travel transport card (eg Oyster card for London). I’ve found that a lot of European cities have super cheap train/tram/bus costs and are even cheaper with one of these cards. 

💙Rent a car. Renting a car can be sometimes miles cheaper than going on a package tour or excursion. Sometimes this isn’t the case but do your research first to see what’s your best option
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🟠 Obvious choice but make use of the weekends. Fly out on Friday night and home Sunday evening. Really good to squeeze in a mini city break. 

🟠 For longer holidays use the same method as above. Fly out on a Friday night and home the following Sunday. You can get almost 9 days away and only have to take 5 days off work.

🟠 Make use of your bank holidays. Tag on an extra day off around a bank holiday. For example around the Easter break. 

🟠If you are flying on weekdays fly out late evening and fly home early morning so you don’t have to take those flying days off work.

🟠 Work from your holiday. Commit to working one or two mornings whilst you are away. This can help in saving up a few half days when you get to the end of the year. However this is probably not worth it on shorter trips

🟠 If you are able to travel with work. Make a holiday out of that by tagging on a few days holiday after the work trip is over.

Do you have any other tips?
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In need of sunshine and hot temperatures 🌡️☀️

Where’s your paradise? ⛵️🌴🐚
TRAVEL OFTEN AROUND YOUR 9-5⬇️ 🟠 Obvious c TRAVEL OFTEN AROUND YOUR 9-5⬇️

🟠 Obvious choice but make use of the weekends. Fly out on Friday night and home Sunday evening. Really good to squeeze in a mini city break. 

🟠 For longer holidays use the same method as above. Fly out on a Friday night and home the following Sunday. You can get almost 9 days away and only have to take 5 days off work.

🟠 Make use of your bank holidays. Tag on an extra day off around a bank holiday. For example around the Easter break. 

🟠If you are flying on weekdays fly out late evening and fly home early morning so you don’t have to take those flying days off work.

🟠 Work from your holiday. Commit to working one or two mornings whilst you are away. This can help in saving up a few half days when you get to the end of the year. However this is probably not worth it on shorter trips

🟠 If you are able to travel with work. Make a holiday out of that by tagging on a few days holiday after the work trip is over.

Do you have any other tips?
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City Breaks, Europe · August 13, 2020

How to spend a weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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As some of you might know my trick to avoid getting the January blues is to ALWAYS have a trip booked at some point in the month. This year (2020) it was the turn of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Copenhagen, Denmark. is an extremely popular European city break destination. It’s unsurprising, considering that from the UK you can usually bag a return flight for less than £50 as well as the short flight time to get there. 

A weekend in Copenhagen is the perfect amount of time. Unlike London, Copenhagen Is quite a small city, which means that you can see everything you want to see and stop off for food and relax with some drinks, without feeling completely rushed off your feet. 

Below I have compiled some of my best recommendations for getting around, sites to see, food to eat and even cocktails to drink. All of which you can fit into one weekend in Copenhagen. 

Copenhagen, Denmark

When is the best time to visit Copenhagen, Denmark?

Copenhagen is one of those cities that no matter what time of the year you decide to spend your weekend in Copenhagen you will still have a great time. Summer provides the perfect opportunity to sail along the canal, go on long bike rides and enjoy some alfresco dining down by the water. 

In winter you will be able to enjoy cute, cosy vibes. Think fairy lights, hot chocolate, mulled wine and Christmas markets. 

What is the best way to get to Copenhagen, Denmark?

You can fly into Copenhagen airport from London in just under 2 hours. You can generally get very cheap return flights to the city if you can be flexible on the dates for your weekend in Copenhagen. I paid just £30 for my return flights. 

In terms of getting to your accommodation, there are many options. If it’s late and you want to get into the city ASAP, I would recommend jumping in a Taxi. If you have more time to spare and want a slightly cheaper option you can hop on a bus, train or use the metro. Click here to look at routes and timetables. 

Copenhagen, Denmark

What is the best way travel around Copenhagen, Denmark?

To get around the city during your weekend in Copenhagen you have 3 main options. 

Walking

As I mentioned before Copenhagen is quite a small city. All of the best bits to see in the city are all in walking distance from each other. 

Public Transport

As well as getting you from the airport you can also use bus, train and/or metro to get yourself around the city. 

Bike Rental

Like most Scandinavian cities the use of bicycles in Copenhagen is extremely popular. You can rent a bike for as little as £15 per day either from a bike rental store, or you can download the Donkey Republic app which is a city bike-share facility. 

Where to stay in Copenhagen, Denmark?

During my weekend in Copenhagen, I stayed in the Vesterbro area of Copenhagen. Vesterbro was originally known as the red-light district of Copenhagen, but now it’s known for its meatpacking district, quirky bars and vintage fashion boutiques.

I’d recommend staying here as you are close to so many cool bars and restaurants and just a 5-minute walk from the central station and between a 10-30-minute walk from some of Copenhagen’s main attractions.

I stayed at the First Mayfair Hotel, which is cost us £134 for our weekend in Copenhagen, Bargain! Click here to check out my hotel. 

If you want to check out more neighbourhoods in Copenhagen to help you with your decision on where to stay click here. 

Budgeting for Copenhagen, Denmark

Like most of Scandinavia, Copenhagen isn’t best known for its cheap prices. Whilst you can find accommodation and public transport at reasonable prices, the cost of food and drink can be quite the opposite.

Expect to pay the equivalent of £7 for a pint of beer and £20 for a basic dish at a restaurant. Make sure you factor in these variables when you are budgeting for your weekend in Copenhagen. 

Best places to eat and drink in Copenhagen, Denmark

There is a host of quirky bars to drink at, restaurants to indulge at and bakeries to enjoy a treat at, but the question is where to go? Below is a list of all bars and eateries we enjoyed during our weekend in Copenhagen.

Lagkagehuset: One of Copenhagen’s chain bakeries. It’s the perfect place to come for a delicious Danish Pastry or to enjoy a GIANT cheese and ham toastie. 

Lidkoeb: My favourite cocktail bar in Copenhagen. Dimly lit with warm yellow tones, chilled music and most importantly great cocktails. 

1656: A small, intimate cocktail bar with a speakeasy vibe. One of their cocktails is garnished with pink candyfloss so it’s a definite yes from me. 

Halmtorvet9: Another cute bar where you can get cheap Espresso Martini’s (£9- which is cheap for Denmark) and enjoy some live music. 

Madklubben: Some of the nicest food we had during our weekend Copenhagen. Madklubben is a fusion restaurant and dishes compliment a hand full of cuisines. This restaurant is also unusually cheaper than most places you will find in Copenhagen so this place definitely needs to go on your list.

Voraz: A great place to grab a pint in the city centre to rest your feet after a day of exploring.

Café Gammel Torv : A classic Danish Café where you will get the chance to try smørrebrød, Denmark’s traditional open-faced sandwich. Another traditional Danish delicacy is herring. If you are a herring fan, you can combine the two and get a herring smørrebrød. I thought this was super tasty, so don’t knock it until you try it! 

Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark

Best things to do in Copenhagen, Denmark

Visit Nyhaven 

The most iconic landmark in Copenhagen. A beautiful part of the canal lined with fishing boats and backdropped by a row of rainbow-coloured buildings. This is a great place to have some lunch or to jump on a canal boat tour. 

See the Little Mermaid Statue 

Inspired by the “Little Mermaid” fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. This statue created by Edvard Eriken was created to symbolise the transformation from mermaid to human. This is another one of Copenhagen’s most famous landmarks. 

Copenhagen, Denmark

Enjoy the rides at Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is Copenhagen’s resident amusement park and come winter it turns into a magical Christmas wonderland. If you are a thrill seeker you can take a ride on Tivoli’s Golden Tower, where you can see Sweden from the top. If you prefer having your feet firmly on the ground you can grab some fairground treats and explore the gardens. 

Stroll through Strøget

Strøget is Copenhagen’s famous shopping district. One of the world’s longest pedestrian shopping street. You can come here to grab a bargain buy but there are also options if you are after something more luxurious.

Visit Freetown Christiania

Christiania is a small commune just a stone’s throw from Nyhaven. The community is completely independent of the Danish Government and therefore has its own set of laws. The people of Christiania freely deal marijuana & hash and therefore you must not take any photos or videos whilst you are there.

Visit Amalienborg Palace

Home to the Danish Royal family this is a great place to come to soak up some of Denmark’s royal history. 

Rosenborg Castle

A 400-year old Castle also located in the centre of the city. Visit here to see the Danish crown jewels and explore the pristine gardens. 

Head to the top of the tower at Christiansborg’s Palace. 

Christiansborg’s Palace is home to the highest tower in Copenhagen and offers great panoramic views of the city. This place was once home to Danish royalty but is now the home of the Danish Parliament. If you fancy doing something a little extra you can book a table at the restaurant located in the tower- Lunch with a view, anyone?

Explore Nørrebro

Visit Copenhagen’s answer to Shoreditch. This district is vibrant with creativity and culture. Another great spot to find delicious food and drink. 

Jump on the train to Malmo and explore part of Sweden

If like me, you like visiting maximum countries in minimum time then this little trip is for you. You can head to Malmo in Sweden on the train in under an hour. Prices start from £10. Click here to find out more. 

How accessible is Copenhagen, Denmark?

Copenhagen is said to be quite an easily accessible city. There are many accessible streets and sidewalks. Public transport options also have wheelchair ramps as well as wheelchair-accessible public toilets. Click here to find out more information on this topic.

I hope I’ve inspired you to take a mini-break to Copenhagen. However, if you are after a little more inspiration click here to see some of my other European recommendations.


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🌴This place was no where to be seen on my Googl 🌴This place was no where to be seen on my Google searches. I just happened to stumble across it on my walk and it was my favourite spot of all. 🧡😍

🥾So this is your sign to just start walking and exploring 

📍Reeds Bay @thunder.bay.beach.bar 

Where was you’re favourite place that you just found by chance?
9  things to NEED to do on your Barbados holiday🌴🇧🇧:

🐟 Oistins Fish Fry on a Friday Night
⚡️ Go for a drink and swim @thunder.bay.beach.bar 
🌅Watch the Sunrise
🐢Swim with Turtles
⛵️Boat cruise with @silvermoonbarbados 
🌮Sunset Dinner @seashed_barbados 
🐎Watch the racehorses at Pebbles Beach 
🌊 Walk along the Hastings Boardwalk 
🌅Watch the sunset 

Anything I’m missing from the list?
Where is your “OMG” travel destination? Where is your “OMG” travel destination?
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