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    Why I Chose Copenhagen – And Why It Surprised Me

    Why I Chose Copenhagen – And Why It Surprised Me Copenhagen was never high on my original travel list. I’m not a typical “city break” traveler. I usually prefer mountains, nature, and slow wanderings to big urban itineraries. But the more I learned about Denmark, the more curious I became. Denmark consistently ranks among the world’s best countries for happiness, quality of life, and overall well-being. One article in particular, Visual Capitalist’s global Quality of Life ranking, showed Denmark firmly positioned at the top. Copenhagen itself has been known as the world’s cycling capital for more than 100 years, a city designed first and foremost for people, not cars. And…

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    Côte d’Azur – Off-Season Escape

    When our Gold Coast (Zürich) and the Swiss Riviera (from Lausanne to Montreux) start getting too cold for a swim, I usually take that as my cue to hit the road — this time, for a solo van trip to the French Riviera. It’s my fourth time visiting, and I just can’t get enough of this blue coast, especially out of season — for the food, the beaches, the cute little villages you can get lost in, and of course, the wine. This time, I decided to skip all the fancy spots I already know — Monaco, Cannes, and the big city vibe of Nice. Instead, this blog is all…