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Back in summer 2017 I went to Copenhagen, Denmark with my friends for a week. Despite being familiar with Europe and often going to places like France, Belgium and Switzerland, Denmark was a completely different ball game and I just loved the new air I was breathing. Denmark is perhaps the cleanest and most organised country I've been to, so it was nice walking around and seeing what was around me. At times I didn't even want to catch public transport or taxi (depending on the distance obviously) because I wanted to take in everything I was seeing. As a fan of history I know all too well that Denmark is known for its Viking past, and for that reason I had to go to a museum and explore. Being inside felt like I was part of history itself and helped me understand that Vikings were not only raiders but settlers who would form nations (Iceland, England, Ireland, France etc). Denmark is one of the last surviving kingdoms in Europe, and the royal palaces are at the centrepiece of their country. One thing I noticed immediately was that many people ride bikes, perhaps more than cars. This is great for the environment and overall space in and around the country. Most roads in Denmark consist of three lanes; pedestrian lane for walkers, cycle lane and the main road for cars. Compared to other parts of Europe where young adults want a vehicle, people in Denmark generally seem happy being on their bikes, whichever age they are. I've even seen a mother-daughter joint bicycle so both can ride together, which is something I've never seen in any country. What I enjoyed the most was people's attitude and generosity. I felt very welcomed. When I needed directions I would ask people and they would often help me out as much as possible. And easily enough, majority of the people I've met and spoken to speak English very well, so communication wasn't an issue. I don't mean to sound ignorant and expect everyone to speak English, but I tried learning some basic Danish words to try fit in but I just couldn't do it. Since Danish and English are both Germanic languages I expected it to be quite easy, but the differences were just too much for me to handle. Even German was easier for me to learn. I wish I could've spent more than a week in Denmark and just admire more of its beauty, but my time was up and my friends and I had to return home. Overall, my experience in Denmark was amazing and I would definitely come back in future. Hopefully I could travel to more of the cities and explore more of the country.