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The Royal Denmark: Introducing the Royal Family

The royal family in Denmark is composed of the Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, and her family. All the other members carry the title Prince and Princess including the Queen’s husband Henrik who is known as the Prince Consort.
Next in line from the Queen and Prince Consort is Crown Prince Frederik, the elder son of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Consort Henrik. Born in Copenhagen, Prince Frederik also known as the Count of Monzepat is the heir to the throne of Denmark. […]

JK Rowling Accepts Danish Award

Craig Hewitt

If there’s one female author who has captivated children and adults alike around the world with her books, it has to be JK Rowling. Famous for her Harry Potter series, this British author is indeed very talented and well recognized worldwide for her many achievements. Awards have also been pouring for Rowling which is not surprising at all. For this year 2010 alone, this Harry Potter author has already earned several awards including getting the top spot in the Most Influential Women list of Great Britain. […]

Seven Favourite Danish Dishes

Craig Hewitt

The Danes love their potatoes mashed and with a bit of gravy. One popular traditional Danish dish features pan-fried meatballs with potatoes and brown gravy. Another one includes roast pork with crispy crackling served together with red cabbage and small, caramelized potatoes.
Potatoes are normally used as a side dish in most Danish meals. They can be paired with meat, fish or chicken.
Here are some of the delicious Danish dishes with your favorite potatoes. […]

Arhus Street Art Gaining Attention

Craig Hewitt

Art is a form of expression and as such, it should not be confined only four corners of a building. And so today, we see different forms of art works being displayed outdoors whether they’re sculptures, performers and paintings. In Arhus, a city in Denmark, street art is getting popular thanks to the creativity of young artists there. And their art is not just of standard size because they’re as huge as the buildings. Today, visitors to the city will be greeted by colorful paintings and graffiti spread all over town. […]

Top Ten Denmark Wallpapers

Craig Hewitt

Are you a fan of Denmark? Then show your love of this beautiful country with these ten of our favorite desktop wallpapers. Enjoy!
1. Sort Sol Wallpaper
Black Sun phenomenon in Denmark.

Download wallpaper […]

Five Interesting Facts On The World’s Oldest Amusement Park

Craig Hewitt

Dyrehavsbakken or simply Bakken to the local Danish residents has been in existence since 1583. This more than 400-year-old amusement park came about as a source of enjoyment and leisure for the Danes. But unlike in other countries where this type of park used to be set up temporarily in an area, the Danes made theirs a permanent one to provide endless fun and excitement to people young and old alike. […]

Watch the GF World Cup in Arhus

Craig Hewitt

It’s time for handball again in Denmark. The GF World Cup ’10 is held in the NRGi Arena in Århus, Denmark, from September 21 to September 26. It is an invitational women’s handball tournament organized by the Danish Handball Association. […]

It’s the Golden Days in Copenhagen

Craig Hewitt

If you’re after elegance, Copenhagen’s Golden Days Festival is not to be missed. Focused on Denmark’s history, its goal is to raise awareness on the Danish Golden Age considered to be one of the greatest periods in Danish history. Other periods, though, have also been highlighted in the previous years. […]

Discover The Charm of Bornholm

Craig Hewitt

Denmark is composed of several islands each with its own unique charm. One of these worth your visit is Bornholm. Although its development lagged behind unlike the other areas of Denmark, this remote island is slowly becoming a popular attraction not only in Denmark but in the entire European continent. […]

Are you Ready for the Limfjorden Race?

Craig Hewitt

The Limfjorden Race is a traditional nautical race considered to be the biggest in the Scandinavian region and occurs in Limfjorden. During the race, wooden ships from fishing boats, three-masted ships and schooners compete against each other. […]