Saturday, July 5, 2025
34th Birthday Trip
Last post I mentioned my original plan for my birthday this year had fallen through but I did come up with a back up plan! Copenhagen and Gothenburg! My original plan was to take the first ever direct flight from the States to the capital city of Greenland, Nuuk but the price for this four hour flight was insane and couldn't be justified. So Denmark and Sweden became the new trip!
I quickly fell in love with Copenhagen. Very easy to use public transport which one was of my favorite parts because getting to experience a city that was truly built for people instead of cars was amazing! Also the food was incredible as you can find any genre of food you want. Copenhagen felt like a melting pot almost which was fantastic.
Another highlight was I stayed at a capsule hotel for the first time. Well more of a pod hotel but still I absolutely loved it! If you ever get a chance to stay in one I highly recommend it especially for solo travelers. This was my first time doing a full international trip completely on my own. I honestly felt so comfortable in Copenhagen so its a great choice if you can't find a friend to join you!
I explored Nyhavn, Rosenberg Castle and gardens, Christianshavn area, an underground museum, Elephant gate, the marble church, walked across the circle bridge and found trampolines in the ground! Also walked up the Round Tower which I highly recommend, amazing views of the city! I also had the best cheesecake ever at Hart Bakery, the Danes truly understand desserts! I tried to get lost in a few neighborhoods just to see what I'd stumble upon. And I had lunch in the meatpacking district which was delicious. So many great areas I truly enjoyed this city and all it has to offer. If I had more time, I would have gone to see the giant trolls just outside of the city, I guess I need to go back!
I also took the train up to Gothenburg Sweden and took a boat over to an island that's apart of the archipelago which I highly recommend. Your metro pass will cover the cost of the boat which was super cool. I walked around the downtown area which had a lot to offer and see. I also went and had dinner at a church that was converted into three restaurants and saw the Haga district. Super cute town!
Then I took the train back to Copenhagen for one final night and I explored the beach and saw a concert. Amazing solo trip and I hope to return one day! Here are my camera photos from the trip, using a Canon 5D Make IV. My iphone photos are already posted to my IG: kelseynicolesmith
Next trip will be to Vietnam in September!
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