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Beer, Bedlam, and Belonging: The World of Denmark’s Graduate Trucks

Young women in white student caps celebrate on a green-railed graduation truck decorated with Danish flags and balloons, cheering and holding drinks as they ride through town
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Ira Sylvester and the Rise of Copenhagen’s English Comedy Scene!

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What is it with Danes and their summerhouses?

When I think back to my childhood summers, one place immediately comes to mind: our family summerhouse. Every Friday during the summer, we’d pack...

Denmark’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage nominations: 1. The Dannebrog: The Story of the World’s Oldest National Flag

Last month, the country was given the chance to vote for which local practices, representations, expressions and skills best represent us. We’ve been taking...

Unpacking a mystery at Books & Company

A chance encounter with a bookshop in Nairobi sounds like something out of a detective story. And, in a way, it is.  A few weeks...

Transforming Emotions into Experiences: A Day with Ceremonica Copenhagen

Have you ever wondered what it really means to feel at home in a foreign country? Because I have wondered about it. Especially when...

Your Guide to Danish Museums – With Heart, Curiosity, and a Bit of Sand in Your Shoes

Living in Denmark as an international can be equally cozy and confusing. The work-life balance is glorious, the tax system... less so. But here’s...