When was the last time you saw a package of licorice candy - the real stuff? Licorice is very popular in Denmark. It comes in sweet, salty, hot and very hot flavors, some with berry flavors too. A tea shop we found in Helsinger had tea, some coffee and lots of licorice. The candy isles in the stores were filled with licorice; bulk, packaged and by the piece.
Everywhere in Europe people walk and use bicycles; but in Denmark they have special bike paths along the side of the road. These are cleared of snow first before the roads. Bike racks are everywhere and filled with bikes.
Arriving in Denmark we asked each other what is Denmark known for. We didn't know but found out not only licorice but Legos come from Denmark. Copenhagen Porcelain -way too expensive to get even a cup and saucer; bikes and being 'green', green architecture, wind mill generators, they are very energy conscious.
Everywhere in Europe It is not odd to stand close together in a bus, or sit next to someone unknown in a restaurant or on a bench; here we want our personal space.
Starbucks was no where in Albania or Italy where Coffee is served as macciato, latte or cappichino in very small cups. We found our favorite style of coffee only in the airports of Denmark and Malaysia but there were several in Singapore. Italian food is everywhere we went in Europe-lots of pizza and pasta.
Singapore is very clean. It is also a mix of people from all over. Shopping for electronic like camera, jewelry and watches is big. Orchids are popular. People in Singapore are very friendly and helpful. Food is a mix of all types of Asian, doesn't include sushi but a lot of cooked fish. Interesting fruits like dragon fruit, leech berries.
Malaysia is much like Hawaii. The island of Langkawi reminded me of Kauai. It is a famous holiday place for Muslims. We didn't learn much about what Malaysia is known for. Trinket made from coconut shells and sea shells, wood carvings, batkin scarves we would wear over bathing suits.
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