Tag: Museums
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Exploring London
We visited the city of London twice on our Northern Europe holiday, once in 2024 and again in 2025. It was Bianca’s first visit, but Christian lived in London for four years in his twenties. London Underground Even though it is the world’s oldest underground railway system (since 1863), the London Underground is efficient and… Read more
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Tower Bridge and Tower of London
We returned to London as a part of our Northern Europe Tour 2024-2025, and wanted to do some of the more “tourist” experiences – things that are unique to London. This included of course to go to the Tower of London. Tower of London If you plan on visiting one of the most magnificent castles… Read more
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Imperial War Museum, London
In our return trip to London as a part of our Northern Europe Tour 2024-2025, we wanted to visit some more museums. However, there are so many to choose from, that we had to prioritise which ones to visit. So, as Christian had never been to the Imperial War Museum, but had been to the… Read more
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Amsterdam Body Works
As a part of our trip around Northern Europe, we spent a few days in Amsterdam for New Year. We visited many museums and exhibitions, and one that was particularly unique was the Body Worlds exhibition. Body Worlds The Body Worlds exhibition is set over seven floors, and is a permanent exhibition. There are five… Read more
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Copenhagen War museum and Palace
Our trip to the Danish capital of Copenhagen in our big Northern European tour was about so much more than just Tivoli and strolling through the city. We also explored a bunch of museums and even visited a palace! Christianborg Slot Christiansborg Palace is still the heart of Denmark’s power. What makes it unique is… Read more
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Berlin, Germany
As part of our extensive Northern European tour, we made Berlin our Christmas Day stop. We flew in from Riga, hopped on the high-speed train transfer from the airport, and got off at Alexanderplatz. The train station is conveniently connected to the airport—just head to the second basement to buy your tickets, then make your… Read more
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Ateneum and Kiasma galleries, Helsinki
During our stay in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, as a part of our 2024 to 2025 Northern European holiday, we went in to two large art galleries in Helsinki, the Ateneum and Kiasma. Ateneum The first Gallery in Europe that we entered was the Ateneum, an Museum of Finnish and International art gallery right… Read more
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Stockholm Castle, Sweden
Travelling around Northern Europe in our grand tour of 2024-2025, we visited the Swedish capital of Stockholm for a few days. We had no specific plans or bookings, and we wandered down the street from our hotel at Queens Hotel, down the street Drottninggatan. Here we crossed the bridge at Riksbron to go through the… Read more
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Windsor Castle
After departing London, we dropped in to Christian’s birthplace – Windsor. The town is dominated by the Castle, and for good reason – it is magnificent. One of the World’s largest and most continuously occupied castles, it is a favourite! Outside The approach to the castle is obvious, as it dominates the town, as it… Read more
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British Museum
One of the jewels of London is the British Museum. Set in the city in a purpose-built building, and free to enter, it houses thousands of unique and rare items. Entering and access It is free to enter, but you still need a ticket. You can get entry from the rear, but entrance from the… Read more
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London
The most vibrant and historic city in the world, London, was our first city on our great North European odyssey. We arrived before 6am, and after all the airport formalities and getting on to the Heathrow Express to Paddington and then to our hotel, and we were able to start exploring London by 9am. Early… Read more
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Churchill War Rooms
A tourist location that I have never been to is the Churchill War Rooms bunker under the back of some government buildings at Westminster, opposite St James’s Park. It is a relatively new attraction, for a site that had been unavailable since the end of the Second World War. History In the Second World War… Read more
