Breakfast at Factory Girl!, my first meal in Berlin, Germany

Cold Cuts: scrambled eggs with sucuk (spicy sausage) and a side of bread

For a Sunday morning, I was surprised how quiet the Mitte area of Berlin was. Streets were empty and everything seemed closed until I found Factory Girl!. As I found out later, Berlin was a quiet city during the morning. Everyone seemed to sleep during the day and venture out at night for food and drinks. When I walked into Factory Girl!, I was greeted with more of the same. The place was practically empty making me question my decision …

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How to get from Tegel Airport to Berlin destinations by TXL Bus

This post will show you how to use the TXL Bus to get from Tegel Airport to destinations in Berlin such as Hauptbahnhof Central Station and Alexanderplatz. Unfortunately, Tegel Airport, located a few miles northwest of central Berlin, has no direct connections to the U-Bahn or S-Bahn trains. You might be asking yourself: What exactly is U-Bahn and S-Bahn? U-Bahn, short for Untergrundbahn, is simply an underground railway or subway. The S-Bahn, short for Schnellbahn, is simply an overground or …

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Day 4, Part 2: The Hairy Pig Deli and Old Town Stockholm walk

After an early morning and a long day traveling from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, it was finally time to start exploring the Old Town of Stockholm, also known as Gamla stan. Gamla stan, popular with tourist, is a charming and photogenic island filled with medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, antique shops, old churches, statues, and more. Until the 1600s, all of Stockholm was contained in this small area. Gamla stan is home to many popular tourist attractions, many which I …

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Day 4, Part 1: SJ train from Copenhagen to Stockholm

The view out the window of the train arriving in Stockholm

If you are wondering how to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Stockholm Central Station by SJ train then you are in luck. My Day 4, Part 1 recap of my trip to Denmark and Sweden will cover this very issue. I decided to break down my day 4 recap into two parts. On this day, I traveled from Copenhagen to Stockholm and spent half a day wandering around old town Stockholm. Part 1 will show you how I traveled …

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Day 3: Copenhagen markets, a church, and Christiania

Day 3 of Copenhagen

Day 3. My last day in Copenhagen before heading on to Stockholm. My itinerary for the day included visiting a deli and farmers market near Nørreport Station, taking the metro to the unique and controversial Christiania neighborhood with a final stop at Copenhagen Street Food on Paper Island. This recap is part of a multi-day post of my visit to Copenhagen and on to Stockholm. If you need to catch up with the journey so far, then you can read …

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Day 2: Breakfast, sights, and fish and chips in Copenhagen

Copenhagen. Day 2.

Copenhagen, Day 2. My itinerary included exploring Copenhagen’s major historic tourist sights and delicious restaurants and foods. This recap is part of a multi-day post of my visit to https://www.thetravelmentor.com/category/copenhagen/ and Stockholm. If you need to catch up with the journey so far, then you can read about it here: Day 1: My journey from Los Angeles to Copenhagen, Denmark Breakfast at Cafe Dyrehaven Breakfast is the best way to start the day in a new city. After a quick …

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Day 1: My journey from Los Angeles to Copenhagen

My journey from Los Angeles, California to Copenhagen, Denmark

Day 1: Los Angeles International Airport. I was ready to start a new adventure in Copenhagen Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden. This multi-day post will recap my journey along the way, including flights, hotels, transportation, food, and more. I will document it all, from the highs to the lows. The story begins at LAX. Los Angeles International Airport Every time I drive into LAX, I get excited. I know it’s the start of a new journey: new experiences, new places, new …

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Hotel Review: W Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta, Georgia

I usually don’t stay at hotels as fancy, beautiful, and pricey as the new W Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta, Georgia, but when I got the chance, I took it. The hotel, a new construction, was conveniently located in a wonderful part of downtown Atlanta. The hotel was walking distance to many sights including Centennial Olympic Park and one of my favorites, the Georgia Aquarium. Here is my review of the W Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta, Georgia: Overall, the room was …

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Chicken and waffles at The Breakfast Klub in Houston, Texas

The Breakfast Klub's famous chicken and waffles

It was my last day in Houston. What better way to end the trip with some chicken and waffles and true southern style breakfast at The Breakfast Klub. The Breakfast Klub, located in Midtown Houston, has gained a loyal following of those looking to sample some delicious homemade southern dishes such as chicken and waffles, wings and grits, and catfish along with other tasty items including green eggs and ham and eggs benedict. They also serve lunch if that’s what …

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How to get from Copenhagen Airport to city center of Copenhagen

If you are looking how to best get from Copenhagen (CPH) Airport to the city center of Copenhagen then you are in luck. Transportation options such as the train, metro, bus, taxi, and Uber make it easy for you to reach your destination. Since the airport is only about 8 kilometers (5.0 miles) south of the city center, you will be at your destination and enjoying the city in no time. Here is a guide on different transportation options allowing …

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