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Sustainable Danes
Columnist Sarah Redohl’s search for secondhand furniture sent her searching for answers to an unexpected question: “Just how sustainable...
The International
Apr 4, 20224 min read


The importance of International Women's Day (IWD) in today's modern world.
On 8 March, IWD is a day to celebrate women's social, economic, and political achievements, reflect on progress, and demand gender...
The International
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Gender equality. Are we there yet?
Denmark regularly ranks among the top countries in the world to be a woman. Columnist Sarah Redohl wonders if figuring out the ‘best...
The International
Mar 4, 20224 min read


Where are our female comedians?
Conrad explores the gender gap in stand up comedy. Photograph: Unsplash Text: Conrad Molden The year is 2001 - I'm 11 years old and in...
The International
Mar 4, 20223 min read


How living abroad changes us
When you move abroad, you tend to think about the experiences and friends you will make. However, how you will change due to the...
The International
Feb 4, 20223 min read


Love comes in many different packages…
As Valentine's Day approaches, think about how you use the word "love" in your life. You love your partner, your children, friends, and...
The International
Feb 4, 20222 min read


Family (reunification) feud
Denmark's acceptance of alternative family structures is admirable. But not all its family-related policies deserve such praise, writes...
The International
Feb 4, 20224 min read


Parental love
Conrad shares his experiences raising third culture kids in international Denmark. Photograph: iStock Text: Conrad Molden Children are...
The International
Feb 4, 20223 min read


Every day of your life is a new beginning...
You can make daily resolutions, not just New Year resolutions - any day is suitable for making them, with feelings of happiness and...
The International
Jan 5, 20223 min read


Bon Voyage Denmark
Leaving a country and moving to another will always be a massive upheaval. However, moving in a pandemic adds even more complications,...
The International
Jan 5, 20223 min read


New Year's resolution: anchoring
Integration may be the ultimate goal for many internationals, but columnist Sarah Redohl argues that it isn’t one we must aim for...
The International
Jan 5, 20223 min read


Dipping with the Danes
Danish winter bathing takes a special kind of madness. Photograph: iStock Text: Conrad Molden If the sea was 2.5 degrees Celsius in many...
The International
Jan 5, 20223 min read


Coping without family this holiday season
Celebrating without your nearest and dearest doesn’t mean you can’t still feel the holiday cheer. Photographs: Unsplash.com Text: Lyndsay...
The International
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Where's the 'God' in God Jul?
Less than half of Danes believe in God, yet 75 percent are registered members of the Church of Denmark. Columnist Sarah Redohl thinks...
The International
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Being ginger in the land of the Vikings
Conrad Molden's guide to red hair woes. Photograph: iStock Text: Conrad Molden It's 2016, and I was back visiting my home country of...
The International
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Practising daily gratitude will boost your happiness
There is a lot to be said of living this international life. For one, you get to share and are exposed to different cultures and perhaps...
The International
Nov 3, 20213 min read


My Danish cupboard
Expats often say that repatriation to your home country is the hardest part of the adventure. Shani Bishop shares her repat journey with...
The International
Nov 3, 20213 min read


Drink like the Danes do?
Whether you prefer to stay sober or you’re the first to shout skål, there’s no denying that drinking is an important part of Danish...
The International
Nov 3, 20214 min read


Countryside living
Balancing life between two countries, blended cultures and life in rural Jutland. Photographs: Visit Djursland Text: Heather Storgaard...
The International
Oct 6, 20213 min read


Building bridges in Denmark
Life can throw you many curve balls - one of them being social life in Denmark. Conrad takes a comedic look at building a bro (bridge)...
The International
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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