Voting at McDonald’s: Danish politics, and the posters that will last until spring – Podcast #17
I like Danish politics, and I follow it, even though I don’t follow Danish sports or...
Voting at McDonald’s: Danish politics, and the posters that will last until spring – Podcast #17
I like Danish politics, and I follow it, even though I don’t follow Danish sports or...
Danes and Work: My vacation flight was cancelled, because the pilot was on vacation
A few years ago, during the peak July vacation season, SAS had to cancel a large number of...
Gossip and Scandal in Denmark – Podcast #22
While French or American politicians have sex scandals, Danish politicians have tax scandals....
Even though Denmark is very open about sex, it isn’t very…sexy. Everything’s so accepted, out in...
How to survive the dark times, plus: Should I move to Denmark? – Podcast #20
Sitting at my desk in grey, November Copenhagen, I received an email from sunny Portugal....
Christmas in Denmark Part 2: Get Yourself an Elf Hat – Podcast #19
Wearing an elf hat at Christmas time is a way to show you’ve got a sense of humor about yourself....
Ørestad, Ørested and Øresund: Why I still get lost in Denmark – Podcast #18
I still get confused about Danish place names. A lot of names sound so similar that I am...
The Two Months of Christmas: Holiday drinking in Denmark begins now – Podcast #16
Traditionally, there has been little crime in Denmark, which is a society based on trust. But...
Just buy more insurance: Crime and Punishment in Denmark – Podcast #15
Traditionally, there has been little crime in Denmark, which is a society based on trust. But...
No planned hangovers: Ways I refuse to integrate in Denmark – Podcast #14
More than a decade after moving to Denmark, there are still a few things I won't do to fit in. I...
Danish Design: From spaceship toilets to thieves that steal chairs
The dark days of winter in Denmark last from October to March. The sky is dark when you get up in...
Here come the dark times: Winter in Denmark – Podcast #12
The dark days of winter in Denmark last from October to March. The sky is dark when you get up in...
A thatched roof over your head: How to find a place to live in Denmark – Podcast #11
If you want to live in a thatched cottage in rural Denmark, you'll find a lot to choose from....
All the colors of the Danish landscape: The truth about Danish fashion – Podcast #10
Danes dress to match the Danish landscape. This is why most Danish fashion comes in grey, green,...
Two-Wheeled Vikings and why I own three bikes: Danes and Cycling – Podcast #9
For Danes, bicycle lanes are the Vikings' last stand. These gentle blond people - these people...
No food, only stuff to make food: My culture shock in Denmark, Part #1 – Podcast 8
At every Danish dinner party, I'm asked a standard set of questions: How did you come to Denmark?...
It's all about the cake: The secrets of socializing with your Danish colleagues
When you work in a Danish office, you’ll often find yourself invited to impromptu in-office...
Danish union vs A-kasse: What's the difference?
When you first arrive in Denmark to work or look for work, the last thing you need is another...
Alone for the holidays: What to do for Christmas in Denmark when you're on your own
Being alone for Christmas in Denmark can be tough – one of the downsides of Danish "hygge" is...
The story behind the How to Live in Denmark Podcast: Fifth anniversary episode
This is a special episode, because this is the fifth anniversary of the How to Live in Denmark...