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

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 Danish workplace is always a tough nut to crack. This month, Natália Sepitkova spoke with Kay Xander Mellish, an American expat, author, and podcast host in Denmark, about how to avoid getting lost in the Danish workplace. Photographs: Kay Xander Mellish Text: Natália Sepitkova Kay Xander Mellish, an American living in Denmark, has a CV that includes some of Denmark’s largest companies, including Carlsberg and Danske Bank. She is the voice behind the “How to Live in Denma

Content creator Brooke Taylor Fossey explores what the Danish language means and how a new law for it can affect internationals and locals. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Brooke Taylor Fossey When Danes wax poetic about Danish culture, you’ll find that in addition to pølsevogne (hot dog carts), smørrebrød (open face sandwiches), and højskole (folk high school), the Danish language also tops their lists. Danish is more than just a language to Danes -- it is the thread that tie

Learning Danish can feel intimidating - but content creator Brooke Taylor Fossey shows how vulnerability can become your superpower....

In our continuing "How to" series, writer Natália Šepitková talks with psychotherapist Jonathan Marinatos about his move from Australia...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Brooke Taylor Fossey Anyone who knows me knows I have gone all-in on Danish. It’s been something that I have...

Denmark’s data blind spot. Photograph: Pexels Text: Kelly Draper Rasmussen Denmark's data systems track almost everything but lack...

Photographs: Daniel Dengaky Text: Natália Šepitková Daniel Dengaky is originally from Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the...

A truly global life, a refreshingly grounded perspective. Photographs: Sidsel Hollingsworth Text: Ophelia Wu Spending time with Sidsel...

Photographs: Ilana Buhl Text: Natália Šepitková Ilana Buhl grew up in the Bay Area of California until she was nine, after which her...

Photographs: Anatolie Cantir Text: Natália Šepitková Anatolie Cantir arrived in Denmark twenty years ago from his native Moldova and...

A man dressed in a Scottish kilt Bridging Scottish and Danish heritage. Photographs: Pexels Text: Heather Storgaard Scotland lies just...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Heather Storgaard Every country has their own Christmas music to accompany the season of joy, whether you love...

Are you ready for a Danish Christmas? Photographs: Pexels / Private Text: Natália Šepitková Christmas is the favourite hygge time for...

How internationals have changed their lifestyle after moving to Denmark. Photographs: Pexels / Private Text: Natália Šepitková To settle...

Photographs: Tue Hansen Text: Heather Storgaard Happy 10th of November! Have you ever celebrated Mortens Aften before? If not, this is...

Photographs: Region Sønderjylland-Schleswig FB Page / Destination Sønderjylland FB Page Text: Heather Storgaard It is a well-known fact...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Natália Šepitková Full integration into the new community requires knowledge of written and unwritten local...

A modern city by historical standards, Copenhagen remains rich in history despite its lack of ancient legacy. "In Plain Sight" acquaints...

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...

Photographs: Visit Copenhagen Text: Heather Storgaard If there's one thing that Danes do really well, it's Christmas. With ample food,...

Exploring the rich legacy of internationals in Denmark. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Heather Storgaard When discussing the challenges...

Demonstrating leadership competency across cultural boundaries is no easy task - our cultural detective, Jane, delves deeper into this...

Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu We can only give when we come from a place of abundance. When we truly give, without asking for...

Should companies spend time and investment on a well-structured onboarding process? The simple answer is yes, there are many good reasons...

With a cold winter ahead, everyone is feeling the pinch of the looming energy crisis. We are all interested in saving money. Where to...

Making friends while learning the Danish language. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Heather Storgaard The Danish language is a challenge for...

Moving anywhere new is difficult at first - writer Shani Bishop offers the best advice on how to join in. Photographs: Unsplash Text:...

So, new to Denmark? Have you started a new life with your family, or maybe you’ve arrived alone? You are happy with your professional...

The month of September marks yet again an exciting month for internationals throughout Denmark. Our newest edition to our editorial team,...