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Best street food in Copenhagen: 4 great food markets to visit

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark and my current home base is a notoriously expensive place to visit where eating out can cost a fortune. Thankfully, over the past...

The ultimate Copenhagen bucket list: 20 exciting experiences

Copenhagen has a lot to offer to its visitors and deciding on which places to explore can be a challenge! From the charming old town, royal palaces...

7 day trips from Copenhagen: castles, cliffs and quaint villages

Although there’s no shortage of exciting attractions in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, there are also plenty of cool places to see beyond the city limits. Having lived...

5 sustainable travel documentaries you should watch

In the past few weeks, the situation in the world has developed in a way that most of us could never have imagined. As the Coronavirus has...

How to prepare for long term travel – 8 practical tips

Some time ago my boyfriend and I made the decision to take a break from our 9-5 grind and go travelling for a year. We wanted a...

Copenhagen hidden gems: 8 unique things to do in the city

If you've been to Copenhagen before, you've most likely already visited all the must-see attractions and are looking for some alternative spots. Or perhaps you’re just the...

Hi, I’m Marjut – the blogger behind
The Smooth Escape.

I’m a travel addict, obsessed with exploring our beautiful world, experiencing new cultures, and discovering the beauty of nature – and my goal is to do all of it in an ethical, responsible and sustainable way.

I created this blog to share my passion for traveling the world and to inspire you to chase your wildest travel dreams! Whether you’re looking for destination guides, detailed itineraries or tips on responsible travel, you’ll find all of it on this blog.

Come explore the world with me!

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