Gear written 9 March 2008
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These inexpensive playing cards offer a hands-on travel guide to various global destinations. This is the Edinburgh deck, complete with excellent photography and discounts across the city.
This neon sign for Tuborg lights up the Rådhuspladsen square at night. Tuborg is a product of the Carlsberg Brewery - the 5th largest brewery group in the world, based here in Copenhagen. Beyond Tubord and Carlsberg, which can be found anywhere in the city, try to sample an Special Brew or Elephant beer, both highly recommended sister beers to Tuborg.
Christiania's picturesque views are endless, both day and night. In this photo, the nighttime reflections seem to effortlessly drip towards the bottom of the river crossing, with the moon comfortably watching overhead.
Proof that the architecture and statues on the outside of the church are just as impressive as what is on the inside. Good to remember if you are unlucky with the church's unusual opening hours.
This wonderful colorful boat is only a sample of the wonderful views possible around every corner in Christiania, a neighborhood in Copenhagen, Denmark. The area, known as the Amsterdam of Denmark, is home to entire subculture of the Danish capital.
Danish Architecture is beautiful, classic, timeless - aging gracefully, always in tune with its surroundings.
The tranquil setting outside the Frederiksborg Slot in Copenhagen is the perfect place to enjoy the lenghty hours of daylight in summer.
The national flag of Denmark, the Dannenbrog, is the oldest state flag in the world still in use, its design dating back to the 14th century. The numerous theories behind the origin of the flag run from the romantic to the absurd. However, What is clear is that the Dannenbrog has, and will continue, to endue the tests of time.
Andrew Hayes has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by andrewghayes.
Currently in Edinburgh.
I am a part time photographer and travel writer. Prefer to spend most of my time behind the lens, but enjoy sharing trade secrets on my favourite places in the world.
You can also find Andrew at andyhayes.com.