Mike The Nomad Bear

Not all who wander are lost...

  • Time for a bike ride!

    • 3 Dec 2011
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  • A visit to Christiania, a self-governing community in Copenhagen

    • 25 Sep 2011
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    Andy and I met-up with locals Jorn and Thorbjørn for a traditional Danish breakfast (featuring beer and akavit!) this weekend. We had such a lovely time.

    Andy tried the pickled herring... which isn't really my style. But I did have a smørrebrød, which is a traditional Danish open-faced sandwich; I ordered mine with ham and egg, and it was tasty. I also tried some eel, which Jorn had ordered... it was actually pretty good!

    Jorn and Thorbjørn have traveled quite extensively, and it was fun to trade stories and travel suggestions.

    Afterward, the boys showed us around town, then gave us a tour of Christiania, which is a self-governing commune within the city limits of Copenhagen. The citizens tended toward hippie-types, but with a smattering of musicians, pot-heads, vegans, gays, artists and such. We took about an hour to wander and explore, checking-out the people, their makeshift art installations, and even sat-in on a rehearsal for a play that was in progress.

    We wandered through the "Green Light District," and past the public bath and shower house, a blacksmith's shop, several outdoor cafés, and the town hall. Preparations were being made to celebrate Christiania's upcoming 40th anniversary with a big party and music festival. Here are a few pics.

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  • I've never seen mannequins quite like this before... and a few more photos

    • 24 Sep 2011
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    A few more photos from Malmö and Copenhagen.

    I've never seen mannequins quite like this before...

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    Andy, photographing in Malmö.

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    Andy, in an art installation at the Louisiana Museum:

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  • Video: Day trip to Malmö, Sweden

    • 24 Sep 2011
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    Andy and I decided to take a day-trip over Malmö, Sweden. It was just a 35 minute train ride away from Copenhagen, and it was my first visit to Sweden.

    We spent the afternoon walking around the town. Malmö is lovely small city with seemingly big aspirations! There were lots of shops and streets bustling with pedestrians, yet everything seemed to close after 7pm. We wandered over to the "Turning Torso," a magnificent tower building surrounded by some really cool residential areas, including floating homes and a terrific seaside park with a view of the sound.

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  • Video: Jet-lag means I'm up at all hours

    • 22 Sep 2011
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    Wandering around Frederiksburg, Denmark at all-hours.

    What's up with kebabs? There are kebab places everywhere in Europe. On every block, it seems.

    I always forget how amazing bread is in Europe. There's nothing like it in the U.S.

    Copenhagen is a great town. A classy blend of old and new.

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  • Video: Why Andy and I have the best Copenhagen apartment EVAH

    • 21 Sep 2011
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    A chilly, rainy evening in our Copenhagen apartment yielded a miraculous discovery...

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  • Video: mash-up of The Cure and "Easy Like Sunday Morning" in Copenhagen

    • 20 Sep 2011
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    I wasn't sure at first, but it actually works...

    This is a pretty cool spot called Bar 7 in Copenhagen.

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  • COPENHAGEN'dddd! With @grobie

    • 20 Sep 2011
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    With @grobie at The Little Mermaid.

    Starting to escape the deathgrip of jet-lag.

    Oslo seems but a dream now. (By the way, Norwegians seem to adore American country music. Curious.)

    Copenhagen is rad. The Little Mermaid statue could be the most overhyped tourist attraction of all time, however.

    More soon.

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  • Video: Me, jet-lagged, and I reveal Destination #3

    • 19 Sep 2011
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    Jet-lag is kicking my ass.

    Also, time to reveal the next destination on my world tour.

    (Second attempt at posting...)

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  • Video: I don't get European washing machines

    • 18 Sep 2011
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    Seriously, they don't make any sense.

    I always worry I'm going to do it wrong, and end-up flooding the place or causing a room full of suds.

    And they make this otherworldly noise!

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