Travelling time: Back in Dubai, Dubai

By Marina Aagaard, MFT. Photos: Henrik Elstrup and Marina Aagaard. From Denmark to Dubai. Again. A client asked me "why go there"? Dubai has become a popular international holiday destination; not strange: When you step out of the airport, you are almost blown away by the desert heat and vibrancy of the city, which never …

Visit Aarhus, Denmark: ARoS Art Museum

By Marina Aagaard, MFTFor health and wellness: Be touched. By art.Health and well-being is enhanced by experiences, and actually 'Culture on Prescription' is now an accepted Nordic health promotion method. Therefore, you may be able to upgrade your health through museum visits! The other day I visited Aarhus Kunstmuseum ARoS. While art moves your brain …

A Club Hop City Walk in Amsterdam: From Nord to West to Zuid to Ost

Af Marina Aagaard, MFT Can you see Amsterdam by foot? Yes, you can. The evidence is clear. Must you see Amsterdam by foot? No, you can take a tram, bus, taxi or bike. Should you see Amsterdam by foot? Yes, sights are super and walking is healthy. It is morning. Air is cooler than yesterday …

City Walk in 36.000 Steps: Amsterdam Sneaker Sightseeing

By Marina Aagaard, MFT As seen on film! The scene in the reception might as well have been choreographed. It is going to be a good day! 06:30. I am heading full speed for the breakfast restaurant with map and papers in hand. But. What. I have forgotten my pen. I walk towards the reception desk. …

Aalborg to Amsterdam travel: A Holland sneak(er) peak

By Marina Aagaard, MFT Third time lucky! Twice I have been in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport lately. But only in transit. Now it is. Travel destination: Amsterdam. The occasion? KLM has a march campaign 'Amsterdam sneaker'. What is this about? Well, the airline is based in Amsterdam, Holland, and boasts, that the Dutch capital is so 'compact', …

Outdoor Training by Graffiti: Port of Aarhus Walk

By Marina Aagaard, MFT Outdoor training is always interesting. It provides a chance of sight-seeing. No matter if you are at home or abroad, there is always something to see. If you take a closer look. I am a BIG fan of ports (and the sea), graffiti (not ugly tagging) and exercise. This day it is a …

Get out of your lazy bed: Get more out of Life

By Marina Aagaard, MFT. Weekend. Early morning. Lying in bed. Awake. Duvet feels good. At that instant: Feel like staying in bed. However, getting up has many rewards. So I get up. Quick wash. Husband, dog and me in car. 10-15 minute drive. To Mols Bjerge National Park. Dog and photo walk (for husband, Henrik …

Wellness Travel Around Cyprus: Sun, Sea and Some Serious Sightseeing

By Marina Aagaard, MFT. Photos: Henrik Elstrup and Marina Aagaard A beautiful and interesting place for a holiday: Cyprus. Take a tour around the country, check out the coastline, walk, swim, dive or surf, hike or bike in the mountains. And of course visit Pafos, the former Roman capital, on the UNESCO World Culture Heritage …

Wellness adventure: Venice, Italy, a sight to see … a.s.a.p.

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Recently I went to Venice for the fourth time (#1 business, #2 romance, #3 holiday, #4 business and pleasure). Even though I have visited more than 400 cities, Venice – without a doubt – is the most amazing and fairytale-like city I have ever seen. I can recommend visiting this special city as soon …

Fitness wellness trip: Hamburg, Germany.

By Marina Aagaard, MFE A holiday speeds up mental and physical recovery, sÃ¥ recently after a hectic september 'fitness season' start in the beginning of october I went on a weekend mini-Holiday in Hamburg once again. No workouts for two days, but plenty of walking exercise and sight-seeing. An interesting city and recommended for a Holiday break. Hamburg, …