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​Dear Readers,

The Danish summer slowdown

Every year around this time, Denmark begins to change rhythm. Schools close for summer, colleagues start disappearing one by one with cheerful “god sommer” wishes, offices become quieter, and suddenly everyone seems to be heading towards summer houses, campsites, airports, beaches, or long evenings in the garden.
 

For many internationals, especially those new to Denmark, July can come as a bit of a surprise. Emails slow down. Meetings get postponed until August. Some businesses close entirely for a few weeks. Municipal offices run at half speed. It can feel like the whole country collectively takes a deep breath and says, "We’ll come back later."
 

And honestly, I think there is something incredibly healthy about that

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Lyndsay Jensen

Editor-In-Chief & Founder