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Found in Translation #12

The Trailblazing Spouse There is a lot of discussion right now amongst internationals in Denmark about the “Forgotten Gold”. The term, coined by Lynsday Jensen,...

Found in Translation #11

Velkommen Hjem! Our family has been travelling a lot over the past month, which is one reason why I haven’t written a column recently! In...

Found in Translation – episode 10

“Let’s Talk about Week Sex, Baby….” One year and one month into life in Denmark as a queer family from Scotland, translating as we go...

Found in Translation – episode 9

Et År January 22nd was our one-year anniversary (or Daniversary) of moving to Denmark. One whole year. Numerous boxes have been packed, unpacked, packed again,...

Life on Kontanthjælp in Denmark: What You Need to Know

As Denmark has started implementing new regulations for kontanthjælp (cash welfare assistance) in 2025, discussions about this essential pillar of the Danish welfare system...

Found In Translation – Issue nr 8

Godt Nytår! It’s a whole new year! It’s Monday morning, January 6th, and the grind of the daily routine has started again. The alarm has...

Found in Translation – Issue Nr 7

Jeg lærer dansk (I’m learning Danish) I say this phrase a lot and always like an apology. Not that I’m actually sorry I’m learning Danish....

Found in Translation – Issue Nr 6

Kvinde, Ken din plads (Women, know your place)  I am staring at a metre-high model of a clitoris. It’s painted bright red and pink and...

Found In Translation – Issue nr.4

Vinteren kommer Winter is coming. I always hear this like a sinister-sounding voice hissing in my ear, which will make total sense to you if...

Found In Translation – Issue nr.3

Vi Hygger Os (We are having a cosy time) Ask a non-Dane what they associate most with Denmark and “hygge” is likely to come up....
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