HAVE A CLASSIC BRITISH DAY IN LONDON
Interested in what to check out in London? Then meet Olivia, a londoner who loves
off-the-beaten-track, as well as classic cultural experience. With an abundance of hip places to eat and drink, it’s easy to overlook the classic art galleries and cultural experiences. Take a day and mix in some of the London classics with the unique. After all, they’re classics for a good reason.
Breakfast at Bloomsbury Coffee House: Seriously, do it. Its design-conscious interior, organic food, and life-changing coffee will not disappoint. Save it to your Everplaces collection
Contemplate modern art at the Tate Modern: By far my favorite collection of modern art, The Tate Modern is a hip place to spend the morning. Save place
Camden Lock Market: See a different side of the city in Camden-town. It’s the ultimate vintage shopping experience, and has excellent street food, an alternative crowd, and many treasures to be found. Save it to your Everplaces collection
Afternoon Tea at the Orangery: Located in the beautiful Kensington Gardens, this is the perfect place to have a cup of tea. It’s the ultimate cherry on top of a day in London. Save place
Evensong at Westminster Abbey: Avoid paying the steep charge to get into the Abbey and attend Evensong, a form of evening prayer featuring a talented choir. Save place
Be classy at the London Symphony Orchestra: Located at The Barbican, Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference venue, everything you need for the evening is inside. Grab dinner at the Barbican Foodhall, a cafeteria-style restaurant which offers cheap meals in a beautifully designed-space. One of the best orchestra’s in the world awaits you right downstairs. Save it to your Everplaces collection
You can browse through Olivia’s entire collection of great insider tips for London here
POP-UP ART IN HEART OF COPENHAGEN
Good news for photo art lovers. Several free pop-up exhibitions have sprung up right in the heart of of Copenhagen. How exciting to have the city filled with new art! Here are some to check out:
Meet Your Bus Driver, Kgs Nytorv
Heartwarming exhibition of the stories behind the people that transport you around.
The Person behind the Army Uniform, Christiansborg Slotsplads
An exhibition that makes you think. Danish soldiers in full armour and as private people.
A Glimpse Back in Time, Gl Strand
Historical snapshot of lives of people on this exact spot 100 years ago.
Everyday Life When You’re A Refugee, Højbro Plads
A portrait of the existence inside refugee camps in Afganistan.
Nikolaj Kunsthal, Nikolaj Plads
This old city church has been transformed into a sanctuary for art. A calming experience.
Need a culture break? There’s sunny spots for beers in the sun at Højbro Plads and coffee outdoors by Holms Bageri near Strøget.
By Tine Thygesen, CEO of Everplaces. You can see more insider tips from Tine in her hometown Copenhagen here