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Kystlandet – Denmark’s Coastal Land

September 10, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

After 20 km of adrenaline busting Nordic style exercise, it was time for some serious sugar. Enter the three-layer Danish pastry, oozing with chocolate and custard in sweet cinnamon roll pastry and topped with mouth […]

Cod World Cup

March 11, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Lofoten Islands are one of the worst things that can happen to a man’s self-esteem. And to his wallet. It wasn’t cheap to feel sorry for yourself. But it had to be done. I […]

Europe

Celebrate Gothenburg’s 400th Anniversary

October 2, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Taking time out to have fun is a way of life for the Swedish and the locals living in the 2nd city of Gothenburg are gearing up for a year of celebrations as it marks […]

Europe

Exploring Denmark

September 10, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Why go to all the trouble? By which I mean a Mediterranean summer holiday with spiralling temperatures, lengthy traffic jams and overcrowded flights for the holiday that never really stands a chance. Instead, for sheer […]

Travel

Finland’s Lakeland

February 17, 2022 Our Man On The Ground 0

Long the quiet neighbour sandwiched between Sweden and Russia, the former, popular for all things Scandi, the latter for Cold War curiosities, Finland has often been overlooked on the tourism trail. But, with increasing demands […]