Human Interactions – Page 5

BackpackingMarch 10, 2015March 11, 2015

A Grand New Adventure – Working in Denmark

July 21st, 2011 found me tearfully saying goodbye to my Parents. I'd just sent three hulking bags through security and had a knot in my stomach that left me sympathizing with Atlas - at that moment w…

BackpackingFebruary 7, 2015February 7, 2015

Discover Your True Self – #Studyabroadbecause

From time to time I'm asked to do interviews about my travel or study abroad experiences. In the past I've been bad abo…

BackpackingJanuary 8, 2015

Hostel Etiquette – Sleep In Your Own Damn Bed

There is a pandemic raging through hostel culture...and no, it isn't bed bugs. In a sleepy dorm room somewhere nearby a…

EuropeDecember 18, 2014January 4, 2015

The Sojourner’s Dilemma

I love Copenhagen. It is, quite possibly, my favorite capital city in the world. Yet, recently, I found myself falling …

BackpackingOctober 20, 2014December 16, 2014

What is the difference between Scandinavia and the Nordics?

The Deutsch, who are German, are neither Danish, Dutch, Scandinavian nor Nordic. The Dutch, who hail from the Netherland…

BackpackingOctober 10, 2014

The Joy of Walking

I recently found myself relaxing on Dronning Louises Bridge in the heart of central Copenhagen. The bridge, affectionately referenced as Copenhagen’s hipster bridge, is the perfect spot for enjoying …