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The International
Mar 2, 20233 min read
The happiest women live in Scandinavia!
Why are Scandinavian women so happy, and how can you achieve the same level of happiness? Mother and writer Natália Šepitková shares her...
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The International
Feb 9, 20233 min read
6 tips to be mindfully in love
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu 'All you need is love'. Really? Every February seems to be a lovey-dovey month. Whatever your...
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The International
Feb 9, 20234 min read
Cracking the coconut of relating to Danes.
A column devoted to deconstructing and demystifying immigration and integration in Denmark, one disruptively uncomfortable and...
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The International
Feb 9, 20233 min read
I can't help falling in love... with my adoptive country.
Moving to a new country is exciting. It's a chance to start fresh, make new friends and try new things. I share four things you need to...
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The International
Jan 9, 20234 min read
Five attainable New Year’s resolutions!
It's that time of year when every ad, social media post, or well-meaning loved one quickly reminds you that you need a fresh do-over. Of...
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The International
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Throwing Caution to the Wind - part 3
A column devoted to deconstructing and demystifying immigration and integration in Denmark, one disruptively uncomfortable and...
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The International
Dec 14, 20224 min read
Slowing down your festive season!
If Christmas is an overwhelming time that leaves you emotionally and financially drained, remember to “slow down” the season so you can...
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The International
Nov 1, 20224 min read
Being thankful always – not just at Thanksgiving...
I’m not an American, and I’ve never celebrated Thanksgiving – so I cannot write from my cultural perspective about this holiday, but I do...
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The International
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Throwing caution to the wind - part 1
A column devoted to deconstructing and demystifying immigration and integration in Denmark, one disruptively uncomfortable and...
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The International
Nov 1, 20224 min read
The Danish illusion
The Danish Welfare System is on the brink of collapse, and THAT should have been the main focus of the general election. Photographs:...
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The International
Oct 3, 20224 min read
The ebbs and flows of special needs parenting
Being a parent is tough. Let's face it; your life has changed dramatically. But what happens when your child has special needs and all...
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The International
Sep 7, 20224 min read
Moving abroad and gaining a global mindset
Let me be the first to say – welcome to Denmark, and you'll be just fine! Whether this is your first time living overseas or you're a...
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The International
Aug 1, 20224 min read
Meitheal mentality - creating communities, bridging distances.
Meitheal is the Irish word for a team, or a gang of workers, and inherently refers to a group of people working together to provide...
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The International
Jul 8, 20224 min read
8 tips to make the most out of your summer holiday break
The summer season is here. Finally, we can spend hours outdoors from sunrise to sunset. Now that summer is here, let’s make sure we make...
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The International
Jul 8, 20223 min read
What is #SwedenGate?
#SwedenGate erupted at the start of June with a Reddit post about how families in Sweden don’t feed children visiting their households at...
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The International
Jun 7, 20223 min read
The important "father role" in the family
A father's role in the family is vital to a child's psychological and physical well-being. When a child has a healthy relationship with a...
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The International
May 9, 20223 min read
Mothers are professional jugglers
The word 'mother' conjures up a picture of nurturing and inspiration. And a reality check reveals that whether it's children, a business...
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The International
May 9, 20223 min read
Celebrating mum in the UK
Well-travelled writer Shani Bishop shares how she celebrates Mother's Day with her mum. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Shani Bishop The main...
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The International
Apr 4, 20223 min read
Embracing sustainability this Spring...
Today, we live in a changing world - where our environment is taking a beating. It's our responsibility to make choices to adopt a more...
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The International
Apr 4, 20224 min read
Sustainable Danes
Columnist Sarah Redohl’s search for secondhand furniture sent her searching for answers to an unexpected question: “Just how sustainable...
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