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Auld Lang Syne
A man dressed in a Scottish kilt Bridging Scottish and Danish heritage. Photographs: Pexels Text: Heather Storgaard Scotland lies just...
The International
Jan 74 min read
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A soundtrack to December in Denmark
Photographs: Pexels Text: Heather Storgaard Every country has their own Christmas music to accompany the season of joy, whether you love...
The International
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Christmas is coming...
Are you ready for a Danish Christmas? Photographs: Pexels / Private Text: Natália Šepitková Christmas is the favourite hygge time for...
The International
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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A new life in Denmark
How internationals have changed their lifestyle after moving to Denmark. Photographs: Pexels / Private Text: Natália Šepitková To settle...
The International
Nov 11, 20245 min read
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A guide to Mortens Aften
Photographs: Tue Hansen Text: Heather Storgaard Happy 10th of November! Have you ever celebrated Mortens Aften before? If not, this is...
The International
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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The languages of Sønderjylland-Schleswig.
Photographs: Region Sønderjylland-Schleswig FB Page / Destination Sønderjylland FB Page Text: Heather Storgaard It is a well-known fact...
The International
Sep 15, 20243 min read
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Blending into Danish culture - the unwritten rules.
Photographs: Pexels Text: Natália Šepitková Full integration into the new community requires knowledge of written and unwritten local...
The International
Sep 15, 20244 min read
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In plain sight - Copenhagen's not-so-hidden gems.
A modern city by historical standards, Copenhagen remains rich in history despite its lack of ancient legacy. "In Plain Sight" acquaints...
The International
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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The spark of kindness in a new land
Embracing compassion amidst change. Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu Remember the last time a random act of kindness from a stranger...
The International
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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Making friends in Denmark
Photographs: Pexels Text: Dominic J Stevensen Let’s call a spade a spade, Denmark can be a tough nut to crack regarding making friends....
The International
May 6, 20243 min read
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What's trust got to do with it?
Hidden hurdles to integration in Denmark. Photograph: Pexels Text: Luisa Geitmann-Mügge The fact that it is hard to learn Danish, takes...
The International
May 6, 20244 min read
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Reconnecting and honouring ancestors
Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu As April adorns the world with her fresh blooms and longer clear blue skies, people across the...
The International
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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A Danish easter
Photographs: Pexels Text: Dominic J Stevensen The strung fairy lights, lanterns, and candles of winter have given way to the array of...
The International
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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A European Christmas in Denmark
A column devoted to those brave "first-time" internationals in Denmark. Photograph: Tivoli / Visitaarhus / Visitnordvestkysten Text:...
The International
Dec 17, 20233 min read
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From "potato holidays" to Halloween
Danish pupils and students have a one-week autumn break every year. It will be from 14th till 22nd October this year. Danes are always...
The International
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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The challenges of learning Danish
Danish is a Scandinavian language from the same old language – Old Norse. It means that with a little effort, Danes, Norwegians and...
The International
Sep 11, 20234 min read
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Finding your support network
Moving to another country is a significant adjustment, embracing a new culture and language and, most importantly, leaving your family...
The International
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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Denmark needs international labour!
Photographs: Pexels / Aarhus City Welcome Text: Rikke Skak Harboe Danish companies and organisations are experiencing the most...
The International
Aug 14, 20232 min read
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Outdoor summer fun
Summer holidays are around the corner! This means many more outdoor activities to go to and meet the locals. Photographs: Unsplash Text:...
The International
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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Authentic motherhood
Living between cultures. Photograph: Unsplash Text: Nanna Hauch Being an expat mother is a unique and enriching experience, but it can...
The International
May 12, 20233 min read
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