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Denmark

The oldest cathedral in Denmark

[July 2012] The cathedral in the oldest town in Denmark is the oldest, too. It was founded around 1100. But when you enter there, you would be surprised to see the new designs. The apse…

Denmark

Tour by a night-watchman

[July 2012] In Ribe, Denmark we joined a walking tour led by a night-watchman. It started in front of an old restaurant at 10 pm. This town used to have its own law, which was much…

Denmark

The oldest hotel in Denmark

[July 2012] In Ribe in Denmark, I stayed in Hotel Dagmar.This is the oldest hotel in the oldest town in Denmark.It was built in 1581.I checked the Trip Adviser before the travelling, and found that…

Denmark

The oldest town in Denmark

[July 2012] The first destination in Denmark was Ribe, the oldest town in Denmark. To be precise, it means the oldest well-preserved town. Wherever you look, it is a pretty picture in this town. It is…

Denmark

The bus driver

[July 2012] Arriving in Denmark from England by boat, first problem was to find an ATM to get Danish Krona. We could have exchanged money in the ship, but we thought the rate would be…

Spain

El Corte Ingles in Spain

[2012/07] Whenever I am in Paris, I go to Galeries Lafayette, in Spain I go to El Corte Ingles, a department store chain seen every town. It is natural to see the international brands there,…

Madrid

Very nice craft shop

[July 2012] I can recommend this shop at the south east corner of Plaza Mayor called El Arco Artesania. Although it is in the middle of the tourist area, the goods they sell are a…

Spain

Locks are even here

[July 2012] The custom to put a lock on a railing along the river and through the key away into the river to declare your eternal love started from an Italian film. I found the…

Spain

Plaza Mayor

[July 2012] Although the schedule was tight in this short trip to Madrid, I thought I ought to see Plaza Mayor and took a taxi there. Long time ago, I remember having a light lunch…