Copenhagen, Denmark

Visiting Copenhagen had been long planned. Denmark is known as one of the most expensive countries in Europe—as are most Nordic countries—which is why we only spent a weekend in the city.

Despite being expensive, Denmark is also known for its overall quality of life. You can’t be one of the happiest countries in the world for no reason. Although you can’t prove that in just a weekend, we hoped we’d at least catch a glimpse of it.

We weren’t fully aware of it beforehand, but the weekend we visited happened to be both Pride weekend and the Ironman race the next day. So the city was extremely busy, especially during race day when several streets were closed for the bike route. But it didn’t really matter to us—we just roamed around Nyhavn, chilled, and ate some street food. And yes, the city is by the sea, and that alone is enough to make me happy. >.<

I also have to mention how clean the city is—especially the canals. We even swam in one, though not for long because the water was still chilly. I was so impressed I genuinely contemplated moving there. I imagined myself taking a quick swim in the canal before heading to the office and walking along it after work with a beer or two in hand. I mean, it’s possible—but with paperwork and opportunities for both of us, it would be complicated. Then again, if something better comes knocking, why not?

Before we flew back home, we met up with Elena, an old friend from when I started my career in Bohol—who, by the way, is doing great with her programming career in Copenhagen.

I’m not sure what it’s like during winter (I assume brutal), but would I go back to Copenhagen? Fuck yeah!