Two ideas for great short trips

Posted on 22/02/2020 8:03am

You do not have to wait for holidays to see a new country. There are many places all around Europe which are just superb for a short trip! One of such places is Copenhagen, the second place is Riga.
These days, there are plenty of cheap flights Copenhagen that make this trip more affordable than ever. And once you are there, you will not be disappointed. There are many various attractions and sights that would be just perfect for everybody’s taste and interest. For instance, if you are interested in castles and palaces, you should absolutely visit the Kronborg Castle located in Elsinore, in the north of Copenhagen.
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There is also a marvellous Christiansborg Palace, which is based on the tiny island and hosts the Danish Parliament and the Ministry of State (an important link). If you like shopping, you would would definitely fall in love with Stroget street, which is the largest shopping area in the city. There are a lot of shops, from the really cheap one, to the really luxury and expensive ones. When you are there, you should will absolutely visit Dyrehavsbakken, that is the world's oldest amusement park! What’s more, there are a lot of excellent museums and galleries, that are just perfect for people interested in history and culture.




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If you make up your mind to take flights to Latvia, you should will absolutely spend the weekend in Riga. This city is a great destination for a weekend trip! There are many museums that will enable you to discover complex but really interesting history of Latvia (click here). What’s more, the Latvian cuisine is simply delicious! Consequently you would will surely enjoy 1 of tons of excellent restaurants and cafes. Riga is also well-known for a great night life. For example, on the Old Town, there are many pubs that offer beers from all over the world.

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