Welcome to Kortbæk_Travels. My name is Allan and I´ve travelled to over 35 countries, some of which you´ll find content for on this site.
I’m a published author with The world’s largest publisher (Penguin Random House,) and an award-winning photographer, journalist and marketeer.
My fiancee, Mette, and I feel that it’s only fair that we give back to the world by sharing our best tips and tricks for how to travel affordably – as individuals, as a couple and most recently, as parents. We believe that everyone should be able to travel the world and indulge in it’s wonders but we also believe it is important to care for our planet – by travelling or living sustainably.
As such, I am passionate about creating an impact within and outside of my work commitments. As an example, I co-founded Jengo in 2015 – a Danish NGO that has since raised over $100´000 for a portfolio of projects in Tanzania, centered on renewable energy solutions and the construction of schools.
On this page you will find:
- Travel Destinations (tips and inspirational videos & Images)
- Photos (My portfolio of photos and artwork)
- Articles (A collection of the articles I´ve written over the years)
Who am I?
In my “work life” – I head up the Social Media Dept of the legacy Danish luxury Brand, Bang & Olufsen. My role spans working closely with other brands such as Ferrari, AS Monaco and Ader Error, while maintaining Bang & Olufsen’s owned social media channels and presence.
Prior to this I was a Senior Content Marketing Manager at the travel Brand KAYAK and previously held various positions within the marketing agency function of the purpose-driven travel brand, momondo, where I was part of the team on campaigns such as The DNA Journey, The World Piece, The Passport Initiative, Dear mom and dad and others, many of which have been nominated for and won numerous awards globally, including Cannes Lions.
“Off work” – I have run my own Marketing Content Agency, Kortbæk Studio, since 2010, through which I am a signed author with the world´s largest publisher, Penguin Books, for whom I have written several bestsellers. As a freelance journalist in the same capacity, my work has been featured in The Local Europe, The Copenhagen Post, The Danish Architecture Centre and other media and as a photographer via the same agency, my catalogue spans media such as Politiken, Vice Media, TV2, Information, The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Distortion Festival, Sónar International Festival of Advanced Music and New Media Art and more.
Let´s Connect!
Drop me a line at: allanm46@gmail.com
Instagram: @ Kortbaek_travels
Buy some of my books here:
William Dam (Denmark)
Check out my hotel / restaurant and cafe reviews on Tripadvisor
Listen to my podcast about what to see and do in Copenhagen, for DK Eyewitness, here
Watch my TED Talk, here
Watch my documentary film for The Danish Foreign Ministry, now used in education material in Denmark, here
Buy prints of my work, here
Featured Client Portfolio:
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