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A tale of two mermaids
Jess Hearne explores Copenhagen’s iconic sisters: The Little Mermaid and her modern counterpart. Photographs: Jake Fletcher Text: Jess Hearne On the edge of Copenhagen’s harbour sits a delicate bronze figure gazing wistfully out towards the ocean, immortalising Hans Christian Andersen’s famous tale of love and loss – the Little Mermaid. But few visitors realise that, just a short walk away, is her sister – distorted, defiant and unmistakably modern. On Langelinie Allé sits th
The International
Nov 16, 20253 min read


“There’s no cow on the ice!”
Brooke Taylor Fossey's guide to ten Danish sayings that’ll make you feel more at home in Denmark. Images: Unsplash Text: Brooke Taylor Fossey Danish idioms and sayings offer a fascinating window into the country’s culture and humor – and nothing delights Danes more than hearing you use them. They also make learning the language feel fresh again, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve hit a plateau. Learn a few, drop them into conversation, and see what kind of reaction yo
The International
Nov 16, 20253 min read
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