How to Live in Denmark
By Kay Xander Mellish
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Life as an international in Denmark, one of the world's most homogenous countries, isn't always easy. In Denmark’s longest-running English-language podcast, Kay Xander Mellish, an American who has lived in Denmark for more than a decade, offers tips for enjoying your time in “the world’s happiest country” plus insights on Danish culture and how to build friendships with Danes.
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Why Danes Find Compliments So Awkward
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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Romance in Denmark
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Finding light in the Danish Winter Darkness
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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New Year's Eve Traditions in Denmark
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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How to Handle a Conflict in Denmark
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Drugs in Denmark
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Equality and the Electric Bike
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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How to Meet a Dead Viking: The Mummies of Denmark
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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No ice cream in July: Scenes from the Danish summer vacation period
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Rich in Denmark
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May 26, 2023 |
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What Newcomers to Denmark Ask Me
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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Denmark and Butter: A Love Story
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Randers is not a joke
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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The Bridges of Denmark
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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On returning to Denmark: Swimming in Copenhagen harbor, picking wild blackberries, and admiring Danish law and order
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Ballad of the Danish Royal Teenagers
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May 14, 2022 |
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Tivoli vs Bakken: How two amusement parks show the two sides of Denmark
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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On the Road: Copenhagen Northwest, beyond the cherry trees
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Mar 19, 2022 |
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The Secret Strategy for Practicing Spoken Danish
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Queen Margrethe, Denmark's good-humored, much-loved monarch
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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The Non-Drinkers' Guide to Danish Christmas parties
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Denmark's Big and Wonderful Second Hand Economy
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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On the Road: The Tunnel to Germany
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Sep 26, 2021 |
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On the Road: Riding Copenhagen's big yellow "Harbor Bus" ferry
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Aug 08, 2021 |
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On the Road in Denmark: Esbjerg, Ribe, and Fanø
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May 19, 2021 |
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Saving money in Denmark: How to get around for less
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Saving money on food in Denmark
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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Books about Denmark from the second hand store
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Feb 27, 2021 |
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Practical tips for moving to Denmark
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Feb 21, 2021 |
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Gender equality in Denmark
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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Danish beaches in winter
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Driving in Denmark
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Feb 06, 2021 |
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Dining in Denmark: From crispy fried pork to flower juice with champagne
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Jan 30, 2021 |
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Denmark and the Coronavirus Summer
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Animals and Denmark: Swans, pigs, and horses
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May 08, 2020 |
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The Danish Alcohol Culture
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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Debt in Denmark
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Making Danish friends: A few tips based on experience
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Dec 01, 2019 |
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Nudity in Denmark: The naked truth
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Nov 02, 2019 |
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Politeness in Denmark: Some thoughts on Danish etiquette
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Oct 12, 2019 |
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What I say when I'm welcoming newcomers to Denmark
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Sep 01, 2019 |
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Summer Vacation in Denmark: The Agony and the Ecstasy
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Jul 02, 2019 |
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April Fool's in Denmark, and the rough game of Danish humor
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Mar 31, 2019 |
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Motivating Danish employees: Tips for Foreign Managers
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Mar 03, 2019 |
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The sound of Denmark? Quiet. Very quiet
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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Tips for Living with a Danish Family
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Jan 09, 2019 |
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Alone for the holidays: What to do for Christmas in Denmark when you're on your own
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Dec 15, 2018 |
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Christmas gift giving in Denmark: Package games, Almond Gifts, and Why It's OK to Exchange Whatever You Get
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Dec 02, 2018 |
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Autumn in Denmark: The slow fading of the light
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Sep 21, 2018 |
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The story behind the How to Live in Denmark Podcast: Fifth anniversary episode
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Aug 31, 2018 |
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Is learning to speak Danish worth it?
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May 07, 2018 |
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What to wear to work in Denmark: Fashion in blue, black, grey, and for the adventurous - beige
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Apr 03, 2018 |
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Your first day at work in Denmark: Flowers, handshakes, passwords, and several people named Mette
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Mar 07, 2018 |
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Can I date my Danish colleague?
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Feb 07, 2018 |
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Understanding your Danish boss: Less like a general, more like a sports coach
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Oct 29, 2017 |
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The Danish Flag: 800 years old and going out fashion?
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Sep 03, 2017 |
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Your free daily banana and five weeks off: Job benefits in Denmark
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Aug 27, 2017 |
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Danish gangsters: Night-time helicopters and the risks of a knit hat
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Aug 20, 2017 |
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The Trailing Spouse in Denmark
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Aug 13, 2017 |
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Why job titles aren't important in Denmark
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Mar 05, 2017 |
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Danish union vs A-kasse: What's the difference?
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Jan 25, 2017 |
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Networking in Denmark: 5 useful tips for making Danish business contacts
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Oct 23, 2016 |
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It's all about the cake: The secrets of socializing with your Danish colleagues
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Sep 04, 2016 |
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The Danish art of taking time off
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Aug 15, 2016 |
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The Danish job interview
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May 22, 2016 |
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Finding a job in Denmark: Cover Letters, LinkedIn, plus two magic words
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Apr 21, 2016 |
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Looking for a job in Denmark: Your Danish cv (And why you might want to consider a Danish nickname)
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Mar 18, 2016 |
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Getting a job in Denmark: Fine-tuning your approach to the Danish job market
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Feb 22, 2016 |
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How to date a Dane: The two-speed bicycle and the flexible word
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Nov 01, 2015 |
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Danes and Beauty: Miss Denmark, the empty museum, and why you shouldn't expect compliments
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Sep 21, 2015 |
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Arriving in Denmark: Some tips from my experience
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Aug 23, 2015 |
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Danish babies: Rolling Royalty and Tribal Names
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Jul 14, 2015 |
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Private-equity pastry and the decline of bodegas: How Denmark is changing
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May 31, 2015 |
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Danes and Fear: What is there to be afraid of in Denmark?
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May 10, 2015 |
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Spring in Denmark: Hot Wheat Buns and Highly-Educated Drunks
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Apr 19, 2015 |
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Danish Birthday Traditions
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Apr 12, 2015 |
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Danes and Singing
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Mar 08, 2015 |
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Danes and Inequality: Private Schools and Migrants Who Sleep in Sandboxes
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Jan 25, 2015 |
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Cat Bites and Dental Vacations: The ups and downs of the Danish health care system
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Jan 11, 2015 |
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'Best of' Podcast: Christmas in Denmark Part 2: Get Yourself an Elf Hat
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Dec 05, 2014 |
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Don't mention the flag: What I learned when I studied for the Danish citizenship exam
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Nov 29, 2014 |
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Donald Duck, Anti-Depressants, and the Myth of Danish Happiness
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Nov 16, 2014 |
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Danes and Environmentalism: Why a country that loves green tech is the world's fourth-biggest polluter
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Nov 02, 2014 |
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Are you a good foreigner, or a bad foreigner? How the Danes categorize newcomers to Denmark
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Oct 05, 2014 |
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The 8:00 meeting is not an 8:05 meeting: Do's and Don'ts in Denmark
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Sep 21, 2014 |
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The Little Match Girl and the Fur Industry: Danes and China
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Sep 14, 2014 |
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How to make friends in Denmark; or 'Friendship in Denmark is a slow-growing plant.'
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Aug 31, 2014 |
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Danes and English, or "Can I live in Denmark without speaking Danish?"
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Aug 24, 2014 |
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Danes and Authority: The giant penis on the wall, or how to deal with Danish civil servants
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Aug 17, 2014 |
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What I like about Denmark
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Jun 28, 2014 |
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More thoughts on Danish summer: The downside of the 'light times'
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Jun 15, 2014 |
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Danes and Swedes: The world's worst haircuts are Swedish
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Jun 08, 2014 |
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Danes & IT: Anyone can guess your CPR number
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May 31, 2014 |
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Danes and Norwegians: Bitter envy and brotherly love
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May 23, 2014 |
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Summerhouse or dollhouse? What to expect if you're invited to a Danish summer home
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May 10, 2014 |
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Stories of a Salty: Arriving back in Denmark after vacation
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May 04, 2014 |
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The Little Mermaid is Highly Disappointing: Better ideas for visitors to Denmark
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Apr 06, 2014 |
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Raising children in Denmark: If their social life's OK, academic success will follow
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Mar 30, 2014 |
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The Things I Do Double: Thoughts on Denmark’s offer of Double Citizenship
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Mar 23, 2014 |
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Salaam and Gooddag: Denmark for Muslims
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Mar 16, 2014 |
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Danes and Stereotypes: The superficial American and the Copenhagen cheater
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Mar 09, 2014 |
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Danish Names: Why Bent is not bent, and why It's bad to be Brian
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Mar 02, 2014 |
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How to find a job in Denmark: Not easy, but it can be done
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Feb 23, 2014 |
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Dating in Denmark, Part 2: Dating Danish men, a guide for the foreign woman
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Feb 16, 2014 |
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Dating in Denmark, Part 1: Meeting Danish women, a guide for the foreign man
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Feb 09, 2014 |
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More Snow Tomorrow: Surviving winter as a foreigner in Denmark
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Feb 02, 2014 |
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Danes and Vikings, plus: Two words to use to get Danish people to do what you want
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Jan 26, 2014 |
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Danes and Work: My vacation flight was cancelled, because the pilot was on vacation
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Jan 19, 2014 |
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Gossip and Scandal in Denmark
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Dec 15, 2013 |
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Sex and Denmark
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Dec 08, 2013 |
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How to survive the dark times, plus: Should I move to Denmark?
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Nov 23, 2013 |
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Christmas in Denmark Part 2: Get Yourself an Elf Hat
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Nov 16, 2013 |
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Ørestad, Ørested and Øresund: Why I still get lost in Denmark
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Nov 09, 2013 |
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Voting at McDonald’s: Danish politics, and the posters that will last until spring
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Nov 02, 2013 |
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The Two Months of Christmas: Holiday drinking in Denmark begins now
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Oct 25, 2013 |
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Just buy more insurance: Crime and Punishment in Denmark
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Oct 17, 2013 |
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No planned hangovers: Ways I refuse to integrate in Denmark
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Oct 11, 2013 |
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Danish Design: From spaceship toilets to thieves that steal chairs
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Oct 06, 2013 |
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Here come the dark times: Winter in Denmark
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Sep 28, 2013 |
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A thatched roof over your head: How to find a place to live in Denmark
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Sep 22, 2013 |
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All the colors of the Danish landscape: The truth about Danish fashion
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Sep 12, 2013 |
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Two-Wheeled Vikings and why I own three bikes: Danes and Cycling
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Sep 05, 2013 |
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No food, only stuff to make food: My culture shock in Denmark
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Aug 31, 2013 |
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Public nudity and the passion for privacy: Why I Google my Danish neighbors to find out who they are
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Aug 24, 2013 |
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Danish, Dutch, Deutschland: Confusing Denmark with its neighbors
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Aug 15, 2013 |
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Painful hugs and Poison Gifts: When the same words mean different things in Danish and English
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Aug 09, 2013 |
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Danish sports: Big handballs and lonely ping-pong players
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Aug 02, 2013 |
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White Socks and the Danish Tax Burden
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Jul 25, 2013 |
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The Deeper Meaning of Pigs
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Jul 18, 2013 |
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Summer in Denmark
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Jun 26, 2013 |