One of the things I like most about being a journalist is the access you get to some extraordinary people and events. Yesterday was no exception. My first job for Al Jazeera TV was boarding the Majestic Maersk – the largest ship in the world. It’s docked in Copenhagen for the next few days and… Continue Reading
Green UN City in Copenhagen
I was lucky enough to be given a tour of the new UN building here in Copenhagen. Known as UN City it really is something to talk about. This is state-of-the-art, built to be green. So instead of air conditioning, seawater is used to cool the building – a concept that’s really taking off in… Continue Reading
What age should School start?
At what age should a child start school? As a parent I find it a really difficult question to answer. If we were still in the UK, Charlie would begin next September, when he’s four and a half. Here in Denmark the average age is six and soon we will have to decide whether we… Continue Reading
More Killings in Denmark!
Anyone who knows me well will know that I LOVE Danish dramas. The Killing and Borgen consumed two years of my life – before a move to Copenhagen was even on the cards. That was reflected in my brilliant leaving video, produced, directed and written by the great ITV News Westminster bureau. So you can… Continue Reading
Looking young for her age!
She is pretty small and set against an industrial background, you can understand why some find visiting the Little Mermaid a rather disappointing experience. But as Copenhagen celebrates the statue’s centenary today, I find myself drawn more and more to what’s become Denmark’s most famous landmark. Perhaps it’s because ‘Den Lille Havfrue’ (see, I am… Continue Reading
Come on Princess Leia! Faster! Faster!
When people tell me it’s as easy as riding a bike, alarm bells start ringing. I don’t find cycling – particularly while pulling my son Charlie along in the trailer behind me – that easy at all! But after a few weeks in the saddle, I am beginning to re-discover how enjoyable and safe cycling… Continue Reading
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