London. Paris. New York. Munich. Everybody talk about… OK, I have to tell you that we need to skip over that delightful Bavarian city, because today, we are going to Copenhagen.
And there are a great many things that I like about Denmark, not least the two outstanding friends who live there who have always shown me the real meaning of Danish hospitality – you know who you are. The endless restaurant choices. History. The Little Mermaid . The Carlsberg Elephants . Carlsberg . Probably. Hygge .
And the Danes are noted as being the most happy nation on the planet. And the reason for this is Hygge. What? Yes, Hoo-Ge. Let me quote from Meik Wiking’s excellent book on the subject, The Little Book of Hygge . ‘You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your windows is just right…’.