I just got back from Denmark, where my sister lives now with her family. I went there for her wedding. She and her husband were already married but they didn’t have time for a real ceremony then, so they decided to make up for it with a traditional Danish ceremony. Her husband and his family are all from Denmark and it was really great meeting all of them and attempting to learn some Danish in the process. We were so fortunate to stay at their adorable family summerhouses, right along the Atlantic. Talk about a beautiful view!

Here’s the summerhouse we stayed at. Looks like it’s straight out of a magazine.
Gorgeous photography, courtesy of Emory.

And here I am with an odd expression, recovering from the freezing cold Atlantic.
Gorgeous photography, courtesy of Emory.

I can see why Danes are said to be the happiest people in the world. Denmark is absolutely beautiful, the food tastes better, the beer and coffee are smoother, there seems to be a stronger family bond there, and people are just so nice! Even the animals seem much happier, with all the cute family farms that exist there.  The only downside is how expensive it is. So, if you’re planning a trip there, start saving now!

I got to spend some time wandering around Copenhagen with some very dear -and newly engaged- friends. One of the highlights of our day was stopping for lunch at Rizz Razz. This restaurant had a fantastic buffet that was almost all vegan! And the food was so good. And very affordable! I must stress how difficult it is to find affordable restaurants there. Danes don’t go out to eat nearly as much as Americans, due to the high cost. I also should mention how rare it is to find vegan-friendly restaurants. We really struck gold here.

That was my delicious plate. I was all excited to go back for seconds, because they had so many other great dishes to try, but after finishing this plate of goodies, I was stuffed.

So if you’re itching to travel to a beautiful Nordic country, Denmark’s the place. And if you’re ever in Copenhagen, do check out Rizz Razz. You’ll be filled with good eats.