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Embracing compassion amidst change. Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu Remember the last time a random act of kindness from a stranger...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Dominic J Stevensen Let’s call a spade a spade, Denmark can be a tough nut to crack regarding making friends....

Hidden hurdles to integration in Denmark. Photograph: Pexels Text: Luisa Geitmann-Mügge The fact that it is hard to learn Danish, takes...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu As April adorns the world with her fresh blooms and longer clear blue skies, people across the...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Dominic J Stevensen The strung fairy lights, lanterns, and candles of winter have given way to the array of...

A column devoted to those brave "first-time" internationals in Denmark. Photograph: Tivoli / Visitaarhus / Visitnordvestkysten Text:...

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...

Danish is a Scandinavian language from the same old language – Old Norse. It means that with a little effort, Danes, Norwegians and...

Moving to another country is a significant adjustment, embracing a new culture and language and, most importantly, leaving your family...

Photographs: Pexels / Aarhus City Welcome Text: Rikke Skak Harboe Danish companies and organisations are experiencing the most...

Summer holidays are around the corner! This means many more outdoor activities to go to and meet the locals. Photographs: Unsplash Text:...

Living between cultures. Photograph: Unsplash Text: Nanna Hauch Being an expat mother is a unique and enriching experience, but it can...

As an expat, no matter where you come from, you have many things to consider when moving to another country. Of course, work or studies...

When moving to Denmark from a big city like New York, London, Paris, or LA - you might find the Danish capital small and not as crowded...

Navigating the do's and don'ts of an office wardrobe in Denmark. Our cultural detective Jane gives us some tips and hints. Photographs:...

Have you ever considered how often you actually are negotiating? My guess is you are doing it all the time. Our cultural detective Jane...

Photographs: Unsplash Text: Heather Storgaard In January, the Christmas lights go out, and winter in Northern Europe becomes bleak and...

Is a friendly hug acceptable in Denmark? Have you had some doubts, especially when you meet a Dane for the first time? Our cultural...

Christmas traditions in Denmark. Are you confused or feeling culturally uninformed? Our cultural detective, Jane, shares some advice....

A column devoted to deconstructing and demystifying immigration and integration in Denmark, one disruptively uncomfortable and...