Denmark, a land worth visiting

It may seem strange to be writing so much about time spent in Denmark, but you have to remember, that living in the south of Sweden, Denmark is quicker to get to than many other parts of our own country, and therefore worth exploring. Although so close to Sweden, it's a different language, another currency, and a similar but not the same culture. And of course a different landscape.

I daresay that I wouldn't have bothered travelling in Denmark if I hadn't lived so close by. After, being northern Europe the weather is always unpredictable. And most of us still want to head off to a place where sunshine is more likely for our treasured vacation times. And it's hard to pinpoint exactly what stands out about Denmark - we're not talking the Côte d'Azur in southern France, the fabulous architecture of Barcelona or the Italian riviera here; but, in all fairness, Denmark has always shown me a great time, with weather to match.

Denmark's peninsula Jutland (Jylland)is a wide open space of forests and white sanddunes along the coastline. The air is noticeably the freshest you will find - the smell of woodlands and pine, and salt air all at once. Jutland is historical, with small villages and towns and fantastic fresh cuisine. And then it's all about the nature and the wilderness, and tucked out of sight here and there are magnificent castles. Of course you get the big cosmopolitan cities here, but you really shouldn't visit Denmark if you don't like nature and the elements. And if you have children, this place is made for them and you will enjoy it all the more.