Stockholm in Pictures

November 04, 2017 in Journal

If you have been following along here for a while, you probably know that I love to tack a quick stopover onto my trips to Europe. It's probably my subconscious way of scoping out my next destination! This year the city I spent a few hours exploring was Stockholm. Here are few photos of Gamla stan (old town, or the medieval city center) and what I saw on my way there.

Hötorget or Haymarket, a market in the center of Stockholm with lots of fresh fruits, veggies and flowers

Gamla stan's medieval streets, shops and restaurants

After this sneak preview I cannot wait to return and spend much more time in Stockholm!

A Layover in Copenhagen

April 01, 2016 in Journal

Last summer, on our way back from a whirlwind of a European adventure, my numero uno travel partner and I stopped in Copenhagen for lunch and a bit of farewell sightseeing...

As we like to recount "we had breakfast in Rome, Lunch in Copenhagen and dinner in NYC." After successfully making our way from the airport to the Kongens Nytorv metro stop, we stumbled upon Storkespringvandet (Stork Fountain) and Europa Cafe 1989 our lunch spot of choice.

We enjoyed a seriously delicious new-nordic lunch by a window that opened to the square. The restaurant was such a lovely space where we listened to the live musician playing outside. After lunch we headed over to the iconic Nyhavn area of the city.

Nyhavn was our first glimpse of the infamous Copenhagen canals. We wandered along the water, admiring the brightly colored buildings against the gloomy sky until we reached the Inderhavnen, or the inner harbor.

After a bit more walking we popped back on the metro to check out some modern Danish architecture and neighborhoods before heading back to the airport.

All in all it was a few hours well spent in Denmark's capital before bidding adieu to Europe!

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6 Hours in Reykjavik

November 11, 2015 in Journal

This Summer I chose an extended stopover in Iceland and ventured out for six hours to explore it's largest city, Reykjavik.

Despite the chill in the air, the foreboding clouds, and the fact that my body was still at 1am local time I thoroughly enjoyed the first stop on my European adventure! I am completely inspired to make it back to Iceland soon to see all of the natural wonders it has to offer.

Prikid Restaurant

My first priority was breakfast (more so coffee) and I was happy to find Prikid was open and had seats available downstairs. I totally indulged in a breakfast of champions while gazing out of a window with sill lined in old magazines. Prikid has the cluttered charm of a place thats been around for a while, which is why I don't doubt it's claim one bit that it is the oldest restaurant in Reykjavik.

Harpa Concert Hall

After my belly was full and my body was warm I began my aimless wander. I walked down to the port and over to the famed Harpa Concert Hall (Icelandic Opera). It was so stunning I actually forgot to take many pictures of it! The massive glass structure reminded me of the children's book Rainbow Fish.

My feet also took me to some slightly smaller and less shiny houses as well.

Hallgrimskirkja Church

I walked my way back through the heart of town and followed the rainbow-paved road to the iconic cathedral Hallgrimskirkja.

I took the slow elevator up the clock tower and I was stunned by this amazing view of the Icelandic capital.

After admiring the city and a rainy jaunt in a statue garden across from the cathedral, I rushed back to the bus that would shuttle me back to the airport for my next destination, London!