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Copenhagen, Denmark: 15 Places Visited By Foot

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After exploring the third largest city in Sweden, we went directly to Copenhagen, Denmark; which is just about 30 minutes by train. We arrived in the Danish capital at night, so decided to rent out the cheapest decent place we can find, just for us to relax and sleep.
Initially, I planned the tour to be so relaxed given that we have plenty of time in the area. However, due to a very bad morning weather, we ended up seeking shelter in the beautiful churches in the area, while attending masses and being amazed by the architecture of the structures we visited. In spite of these travelling challenges, we got to explore Copenhagen as much as possible within a single day.
I forgot to mention that we did explore Copenhagen WITHOUT using the train and bus. I did not intend to do this, just to save money; but the circumstances lead me to choose that way. As we seek shelter from the cold, windy weather, I realized most of the attractions were closely-located. There were times, I wanted to take th…
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Amsterdam, Netherlands: Amalgamation of the Past and Present - Day 1

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Located along the Amstel River, the largest Dutch city, Amsterdam is one of the most important European port and cultural hub since ancient times when the city became diamond and financial center. Aside from its magnificent canals, Amsterdam is proud of its unique blend of conservatism and freedom, which attracts almost five million tourists every year. Being the center of commerce during the Dutch Golden Age and their colonial past, Amsterdam certainly has a rich history to present for visitors around the world could relate and associate from where they come from.


The beautiful Dutch city is a dream city for me to visit so when I got the opportunity to fulfill this, I did not hesitate, especially during the Yuletide season. I get to celebrate Christmas while learning how the Dutch city emerged as a global city from its rich historic past to where it is now.

Click here for the second day of my adventure in Amsterdam.
1.Vondelpark


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7 Reflections on Places in Oslo, Norway

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February 27, 2015. After a long night at work, I planned to assume the role of a tourist guide in Oslo for one of the closest friend of my sister, who is working in UAE. I just thought of making a simple trip to few of the places I have been to in Oslo, the city where I am living for almost 17 months.
Since our guest had been to Austria and Italy before coming to Norway, I was quite worried what can I show to her that makes Oslo unique and beautiful. Given that winter is just ending and spring has just started, the task of showing the best aspects of Oslo could be a challenging task. However, more than I expected, I got to realize that Oslo is a place, where I can truly call now as my home.
These are my reflections as I travelled through the different famous places in Oslo we visited on that day.
Fram Polar Ship Museum
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Gothenburg, Sweden: The Historic Significance - Day 2

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Many people, who are not living in Scandinavian countries probably have not been to Gothenburg, or even heard of the city. However, the city has a rich heritage dating back the Viking age to the present times. Gothenburg has evolved itself from fortified city to an industrial area and tourist destination as it is today. One of the landmarks of Gothenburg is The Lipstick, a building near the port has been one of my last stop in my two-day short stay in the historic city. The Lipstick or Skanskaskrapan located near the Gothenburg Central Station is a symbol of the city's progress. In this blogpost, I will run through the twelve sites I have visited on the second day of my visit and explain their respective historic contribution in Nordic tradition and perhaps world history.

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1.Domkyrkan Göteborg
Considered as an oasis in the middle of a commercial district, the Gothenburg Cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The current structure is already…
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Gothenburg, Sweden and Oslo, Norway: The Short Trip with my Cousins

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Not so long ago, my cousins from the United Kingdom expressed their intention to visit us in Norway. It has been almost over a decade we have seen each other, and they think it would also be an opportunity for them to bond with each other and meet us as well. These cousins are from my paternal side, who used to live in the Philippines and migrated in Great Britain almost a decade ago, with my aunt. So, since Norway and UK seem not to far from each other, it would be natural to spend time with them either of the two countries. I planned to visit them later this year, so it their turn to appreciate the beauty and the uniqueness of Norway, as part of Scandinavia.

Being task as the primary responsible for deciding where to go, I opted to have a short tour in Gothenburg, Sweden, a place I had been few months ago. Click here for my Gothenburg adventures. It was raining that time, so I was really eager to come back again. Furthermore, my sister also has not visited the Swedish city before, as…
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Prague, Czechia: The Glorious Past Part 2

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Monarchy has reigned in Prague for several decades before the German annexation and Socialist rule. This is an important part of the Czech history retained until to this dates. Several buildings, structures and churches provides a glimpse of the rich past of the Czech nation. However, the fascinating transition of power from and to the Czech people in the recent centuries had shaped the country to what it is known today.
During my short visit in Czech Republic, I went to several places. This is the Part 2. Click here for Part 1.
1.Chotkovy sady

This is the first public park in Prague and spreads under the Summer Palace of Queen Anne. This park follows the English style in the creation of park, on which there are many pathways around the area, with multitude of plant varieties.
2.Letohrádek královny Anny

This is formerly called the Math House, which is Renaissance building in the Prague Castle in the Royal Garden. This was constructed for recreational purposes such as royal balls and festiv…
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North Jutlandic Island, Denmark: A Unique Experience

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Traversing the North sea towards the Northern region of Denmark from the Norwegian southern coast is fantastic experience. One get to distinguish the common maritime interests of the Scandinavian countries, especially between Norway and Denmark. These two nations have shared history in the past several centuries, both good and bad, such that only the North Sea became an important witness of this rich cultural and historical exchange. 

The North Jutlandic Island was connected to the rest of the Danish mainland before the 18th century, but due to the strong currents of the North sea, the Agger Channel was created, separating the island from the rest of the Danish northern landmass region. These geographical and historical backgrounds has encouraged me to embark in the journey to, from and between the important cities of North Jutlandic Island in Denmark. This will be the focus of this blogpost. 
Frederikshavn Kirke

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Stockholm, Sweden: Simply Beautiful With or Without Snow - Day 1

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Being the cultural, economic and political center of Sweden, Stockholm has become the most populous metropolis in the Nordic Region. It has been inhabited since the Stone Age, when people lived on the several islands comprising the Stockholm archipelago, situated south of Lake Malaren.

Personally, Stockholm has been one of the cities I would like to visit due to its proximity and resemblance with the Norwegian capital Oslo. I was particularly interested in making an indirect comparison on the two cities’ similarities and differences. The only way to do this, I thought was to explore the city by foot. Unfortunately, during my two-day visit, it was too cold at negative 8 degrees Celsius, such that I needed to cut my first day short. 

Click here for the second day of the Stockholm visit.
1. Stockholm City Conference Centre


Adjacent to the City Centrum, this conference center provides venue for important events.
2. Norra Bantorget


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Vigelandsparken, Oslo Norway: Celebrating Human Spirit

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The world's largest collection of sculptures in a park is attracting one million people every year. The art pieces, which were made from bronze, granite and iron features the appreciation of the human spirit of Norway's most renowned sculptor Gustav Vigeland.

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Visiting Vigelandsparken makes one realize things in life, inspired from the different sections of the park: the Main Gate, the Bridge, the Fountain, the Monolith and the Wheel of life.

The main gate is very simple but elegant. It features a long pathway towards the main section of the park. It gives the visitor the feeling that life requires a pathway and direction where one should follow through. That direction is the person's purpose in his or her life, that will guide all his or her actions, no matter what situations the person will be experiencing and whoever the person will be meeting.

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Seoul-Incheon, South Korea: Old Meets New Part 2

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Korean culture has amazed and attracted people to visit the country. This has since part of my travel list, since it is not far away from my home country the Philippines, so I embarked in a journey into the South Korean metropolis. There I learned a lot about Korean history and the nation who are obviously proud of their heritage and tradition, which has been threatened several times in history.
Seoul is considered the world’s second largest metropolis. It is a quite amazing that this city is a reminder of the South Korean nation courage and perseverance to turn their country into one of the most richest countries in the world after being significantly destroyed during the Japanese occupation of World War 2 and the subsequent Korean civil war, which cut deeply between the North and South Korea.
With regards to tourism, Seoul is among the top ten most visited city in the world and has become a role model of other Asian cities to become as progressive as Seoul is today – a leading and ris…
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