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Read more about the article Copenhagen: Day 3 with a Scandalous Swan

Copenhagen: Day 3 with a Scandalous Swan

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 29, 2016
  • Post category:Copenhagen/Denmark/Europe
  • Post comments:1 Comment

A great way to see a city in a shorter amount of time is to take a walking tour, and since Britton worked for the first two days we were…

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Read more about the article Copenhagen: Day 2 cycling around

Copenhagen: Day 2 cycling around

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 25, 2016
  • Post category:Copenhagen/Denmark/Europe
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It's 10:33pm and my step counter says I've logged 24,391 steps today. And that's not counting the three bike trips. I'm pooped! Today I walked between all kinds of iconic Copenhagen…

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Read more about the article Copenhagen: Day 1 with Bikes, Food and Beer!

Copenhagen: Day 1 with Bikes, Food and Beer!

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 25, 2016
  • Post category:Copenhagen/Denmark/Europe
  • Post comments:0 Comments

If you don't know why I'm excited to be here in Copenhagen, you haven't been paying much attention. Three words: Bikes. Food. Beer. The only things I intend to do…

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Read more about the article The Nordic Essentials food tour with FoodTours.eu

The Nordic Essentials food tour with FoodTours.eu

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 25, 2016
  • Post category:Copenhagen/Denmark/Europe
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Given that four out of the 12 things that I'm excited about in my life were centered around food, you can imagine I was pretty stinkin' excited to find a…

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Read more about the article 12 Things That Are Happening Right Now

12 Things That Are Happening Right Now

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 23, 2016
  • Post category:expat/London
  • Post comments:1 Comment

I have a quick break before I leave to catch a bus to Luton for our flight to Copenhagen (woooooot!!), so I thought I'd catch you all up on some…

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Read more about the article Gong Hey Fat Choy: Happy Chinese New Year from London!

Gong Hey Fat Choy: Happy Chinese New Year from London!

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 22, 2016
  • Post category:101 Free Things to Do in London/London
  • Post comments:2 Comments

One of the things I love most about living in this city full of 8 million of my soon-to-be friends, is that just about every culture has a community. Everyone…

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Read more about the article Free London: The Hyde Park/Kensington Garden Edition

Free London: The Hyde Park/Kensington Garden Edition

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 16, 2016
  • Post category:101 Free Things to Do in London/London
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As I work my way through the 101 Free Things To Do in London list, I've been eager to write about one of my favorite places — Kensington Gardens and…

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Read more about the article The Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park talks to you.

The Peter Pan statue in Hyde Park talks to you.

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 15, 2016
  • Post category:101 Free Things to Do in London/London
  • Post comments:1 Comment

I fully expected this free thing to be super boring. What can you say about a statue? "I found it and gazed at it?" Just you wait. The Peter Pan…

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Read more about the article Six-Month Check-up And Ten Rather Random Things I’ve Noticed

Six-Month Check-up And Ten Rather Random Things I’ve Noticed

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 12, 2016
  • Post category:expat/Life/London
  • Post comments:5 Comments

Six months. Six?? Months?! As of Feb. 11th we have been London residents for exactly (you guessed it!) six months. Which means we've theoretically completed ten percent of our Big…

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Read more about the article Fridays with Fullers

Fridays with Fullers

  • Post author:Ellen Schwartze
  • Post published:February 8, 2016
  • Post category:London
  • Post comments:0 Comments

A bit late on this write-up but excited to share it! My old man got a bit older in January -- the big 3-0! And since he likes beer, I…

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