Is it really that important to make friends with Danes? The short answer is yes. Of course. To live, to thrive, to truly experience Denmark while living here, you need to interact with the locals, as you would do in any other country as well. However, befriending a Dane can be a little bit difficult, […]
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7 things about Denmark / Culture
7 ways to integrate in Denmark
You’re an expat living in Denmark, and you’re already considering how long you’re going to stay, before you repatriate, so should you even make the effort to integrate? Yes, the short answer is yes. As most of you know it is difficult to relocate to a new country, maybe not at first, but after a […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture
7 don’ts in Denmark
In all countries and in all cultures, you’ll find a set of cultural rules. They might be clear and obvious; they might be unspoken and difficult to figure out. In Denmark we are generally a very open-minded people, and we do not shy away from a discussion about cultural codex. However, if you want to […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture / Going around Denmark
7 places to go on staycation in Denmark
Every year during the summer, Danes pack their bags, dust off their passport and put on that never-aging fanny-pack, but this year, the year of Corona, the summer holiday is going to look a bit different. It is very likely that borders across the world will still be closed, or at least that it will […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture / Danish food
7 Danish foods internationals find strange
You know that feeling of arriving in a new country, and all the impressions overwhelm you; the smell, the view, the people, the temperature, the sound. The hunger soon hits you, and you’re ready to sit down on a sideway café with a cold Carlsberg and a nice Danish lunch, but what it that?? What […]
7 things about Denmark / Corona / Culture / Danish
7 ways to recognize a Dane
How do you recognize a Dane? And can you actually recognize a Dane? The answer is yes, and no. Yes there are definitely a few characteristics about us, but no it does not apply to all Danes, of course. There’s actually a very big difference between Danes depending on where in the country you live, […]
7 things about Denmark / Corona / Culture / Going around Denmark
7 things to do during lockdown
We´re on a lockdown. That’s no surprise. The country is slowly re-opening, but it doesn’t seem as if we will be able to leave the country and go on a holiday anytime soon. So why not make the best of the situation and danglish it up in your home? Here are 7 suggestions on how […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture
7 reasons why we love Queen Margrethe II
It can seem strange to people who haven’t been raised in a monarchy, but for us in Denmark, our royal family is something we are proud of, and these days they are very popular; the most popular royal family in Europe (a title shared with the royal family in Britain). The head of our royal […]
7 things about Denmark / Corona / Danish
7 ways to keep up your Danish during lockdown
The corona crisis and lockdown has hit us all. For some it is a little frustrating, for others its the end of their business. For people learning a new language, the lockdown can make it difficult to remember everything you learned so far, and even more difficult to practice. However, it doesn’t have to be […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture / Danish
7 cultural conflicts when arriving in Denmark
GreetingsYou see a Danish person you kind of know. You wanna say hi. You’re leaning in to give that smooch on the cheek. The Dane gets confused about all that kissing, tries to avoid the obvious awkwardness, but by accident touches the lips. You are now kissing on the lips. The situation is awkward. Really […]
