The government of Laos publicly acknowledged the tragedy,which claimed the lives of two Australians,saying it was “profoundly saddened over the loss of lives”.
“I’m here to find out if Aarhus is the happiest city in the world,” I told the immigration officer. “It is,” she responded,deadpan,before stamping my passport.
Inside the headquarters of the world’s biggest toy brand,the business of fun is taken seriously (well,mostly).
Denmark,Norway and Sweden get universal praise for their way of life,but some things about Scandinavia strike outsiders as peculiar.
As you approach,your ship dodges wind farms and an island fortress. It isn’t the most scenic approach,but silvery Scandinavian seas add ethereal beauty.
The Global Report on the State of the Democracy,which has measured democratic performance in 158 countries since 1975,is out. It has some good news too.
Jorts were just one of the surprises at Copenhagen Fashion Week that are perfect for an Australian spring.
Samyang contested the ban,and on Thursday celebrated the reversal by feeding its noodles to social media influencers on a ferry in Copenhagen’s harbour.
Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man in central Copenhagen and a man has been arrested over the attack.
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive,but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark,Sweden and Norway.
It’s easy to forget there are beaches in Europe beyond those fringing the Mediterranean Sea. But a change in weather patterns is driving a shift in attitudes.