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Fredericia: Østerstrand – A walk down memory lane
//This is a blog post from my old blog//
I’m now at my parents’ place in Jutland. Today I drove to the beach with my sister and my mom and went for a short walk along the coastline. In the summertime, the beach is always packed with people, but at this time of the year, we were the only ones there. The beach is really conveniently located right at the end of one of the major streets in Fredericia and when I was in high school this was the place to be, when the sun was shining.
The evening before I graduated from high school, I made this stupid bet with one of my classmates. I’ve forgotten what the bet was about, but I lost and I therefore had to jump into the water from the wooden pier at sunrise. It was a very cold and wet experience and the main reason I look horrible on all the pictures from the graduation ceremony.
Fredericia was the city I grew up in and even though I couldn’t imagine myself living here, I always enjoy going back to visit. It’s like meeting an old friend. You know you’ve drifted apart and do not have a lot in common, but you still enjoy each other’s company as it reminds you about a very happy time long gone. Don’t get me wrong, I consider myself very happy in my present life, but those high school years were magical, and some of the best years in my life.
Hotels in Scandinavia – Simple, Stylish, and Surprisingly Cozy
Scandinavia knows how to do hotels. Think clean design, great lighting, and that effortless mix of form and function that just works—whether you're staying in a chic city hotel in Copenhagen or a remote lodge up north with nothing but forest and fjords outside your window.
From budget-friendly stays that don’t feel basic to boutique hotels with all the hygge vibes, there’s something for every kind of trip. And yes, breakfast is usually worth waking up for.
Here’s a link to check out hotels across Scandinavia, including Denmark, Sweden, and Norway—hope you find a spot that makes you want to stay a little longer.
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In Denmark we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. The evening is the culmination of weeks of festivities and preparations, and it is by far the biggest holiday in Denmark. It …
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The Cardamom Croissant at Hart Bageri is one of the best pastries I’ve ever had. The outside is crispy and caramelized and the inside is buttery and soft. After the …
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The Astronaut popsicle has been around in Denmark since 1958, and it is still going strong. It has a winegum astronaut at the to of the popsicle rocket, and and …
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Around Easter, the kids in Denmark make letters with rhymes and riddles, so-called “gækkebreve”. The letter itself is a piece of white paper, artfully cut, and often resembling a snowflake …
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The Danish pastry in Denmark actually originates from Austria and was brought to Denmark by Austrian bakers mid-1800, which explains the Danish word for Danish pastry, Wienerbrød, which translates to …
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Danish Julekonfekt is a traditional Danish Christmas treat. The term “Julekonfekt” roughly translates to “Christmas confectionery” in English and it encompasses a variety of sweet items typically enjoyed during the …
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Let me introduce another real Danish classic: The Kaj-Kage (Kaj cake). Kaj is a green frog, and together with his best friend, the parrot Andrea, he used to host my …
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People often ask me where to find good Korean food in Copenhagen because they assume that being adopted from Korea and all, I would have some insider knowledge. However, it’s …
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It’s still ramen weather here in Denmark, so when I met with my friend Peter and his girlfriend D for lunch the other day, we decided to go to Slurp, …
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Sister T and me went on a package vacation to Fuerteventura vacation. The flight was out of Billund Airport, which is the second largest airport in Denmark and close to …
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In Denmark we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve is the culmination of weeks of festivities and preparations, and it is by far the biggest holiday in Denmark. While …
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The Æggekage (egg cake, a savory Danish omelet/pancake) at Cafe Mums is Fredericia-famous, so the other day, Trine and I decided to invite our mom for an æggekage-lunch. It said …
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I’m finally getting into the holiday mood, and a major contributing factor has been the Swedish lussekatter I baked the other day. Lussekatter are Swedish saffron buns, which you eat …
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I’m back in Denmark, and it’s snowing! Yesterday I went to the supermarket to buy groceries, and when I was finished, heavy snow was falling from the sky. It does …
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One of the best places to take Bølle and Bella for a walk is down by the beach at Skærbæk. There are lots of things to see, smell and do, …
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Polly is a new café on the busiest stretch of Gl. Kongevej. We ordered avocado toast with chorizo, Eggs Royale (Eggs Benedict with salmon), granola bowl and green juices and …
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The other night I went out for dinner in Copenhagen. My original plan was dinner at Høst, but it was fully booked, so I decided on Vækst instead. Høst and …
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Yesterday, Denmark played match number two in the European Football Championship, and even though I am not very interested in football (or any other sport for that matter), I usually …
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My parents have a summer house close to Henne Strand, which is a nice little beach town at the Danish west coast. There are several restaurants in Henne Strand, but …
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In Denmark, the most common crab species is Brown Crab, which is caught in the North Sea (which, funny enough, is the sea along the Danish west coast). Getting the …
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When Bølle was younger, his favorite holiday tradition was to knock over Santa and Santa’s wife every morning before ripping apart other Christmas decorations in front of them (I guess …
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Yesterday was my birthday and my family got me a kagekone (cake woman) from the local bakery shop. In Denmark, you are often served kagekone or kagemand (cake man) at …
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I first discovered Kurt’s Kaffebar this summer, while I was strolling around in Fredericia, and I could not believe my eyes. Fredericia is known for many things, but quaint little …
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After a long hiatus, Trine and I were back for all-you-can-eat sushi at Nara yesterday. The reason for our long break from Nara was that we tried Bar’sushi a couple …
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