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How to Live in Denmark

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 liv... Read more

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Nudity in Denmark: The naked truth

Nudity in Denmark: The naked truth

The relaxed approach to nudity in Denmark can be a surprise for many newcomers. It’s something they’re often confronted ... Read more

2 Nov 2019

5mins

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Danes and Stereotypes: The superficial American and the Copenhagen cheater

Danes and Stereotypes: The superficial American and the Copenhagen cheater

As an American in Denmark, I get to experience Danish stereotypes about Americans on a regular basis: we are superficial... Read more

9 Mar 2014

6mins

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Sex and Denmark

Sex and Denmark

Even though Denmark is very open about sex, it isn’t very…sexy. Everything’s so accepted, out in the open, so practical,... Read more

8 Dec 2013

5mins

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Dating in Denmark, Part 2: Dating Danish men, a guide for the foreign woman

Dating in Denmark, Part 2: Dating Danish men, a guide for the foreign woman

If you are a romance novelist, the Danish man is not your dream man. He will not write poetry and pursue his beloved to ... Read more

16 Feb 2014

5mins

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Arriving in Denmark: Some tips from my experience

Arriving in Denmark: Some tips from my experience

August in Denmark brings the first signs of fall: a crisp chill in the air, the changing color of the leaves, the annual... Read more

23 Aug 2015

8mins

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Dating in Denmark, Part 1: Meeting Danish women, a guide for the foreign man

Dating in Denmark, Part 1: Meeting Danish women, a guide for the foreign man

 A lot of the mail I get at howtoliveindenmark.com get is from men, wanting to know how they can meet women in Denmark. ... Read more

9 Feb 2014

6mins

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The Things I Do Double: Thoughts on Denmark’s offer of Double Citizenship

The Things I Do Double: Thoughts on Denmark’s offer of Double Citizenship

There was big news this week for foreigners in Denmark.  It looks double citizenship will soon be permitted.  Previousl... Read more

23 Mar 2014

6mins

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Is learning to speak Danish worth it?

Is learning to speak Danish worth it?

Learning to speak Danish can be difficult, even if you speak its close linguistic cousins, English and German. While the... Read more

7 May 2018

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Public nudity and the passion for privacy: Why I Google my Danish neighbors to find out who they are

Public nudity and the passion for privacy: Why I Google my Danish neighbors to find out who they are

They may appear nude on public beaches and in daily newspapers, but the Danes have a passion for privacy. And they may b... Read more

24 Aug 2013

7mins

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Danes and Beauty: Miss Denmark, the empty museum, and why you shouldn't expect compliments

Danes and Beauty: Miss Denmark, the empty museum, and why you shouldn't expect compliments

If you really want to get a Dane all hot and bothered, start talking about some thing that is beautifully designed. In... Read more

21 Sep 2015

7mins

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More Snow Tomorrow: Surviving winter as a foreigner in Denmark

More Snow Tomorrow: Surviving winter as a foreigner in Denmark

I’m looking out the window as I record, and it’s snowing again. It’s pretty, but it’s not a novelty any more. It’s been ... Read more

2 Feb 2014

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Are you a good foreigner, or a bad foreigner? How the Danes categorize newcomers to Denmark

Are you a good foreigner, or a bad foreigner? How the Danes categorize newcomers to Denmark

Have you ever seen the movie The Wizard of Oz?  It's a classic.  When Dorothy arrives in the land of Oz, the first thing... Read more

5 Oct 2014

6mins

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How to date a Dane: The two-speed bicycle and the flexible word

How to date a Dane: The two-speed bicycle and the flexible word

In Denmark, romance is like a two-speed bike. Speed one is casual sexual affairs with someone you may never see again: s... Read more

1 Nov 2015

6mins

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Making Danish friends: A few tips based on experience

Making Danish friends: A few tips based on experience

If you’re newly arrived in Denmark, making Danish friends is not easy – in fact, surveys show that one of the main reaso... Read more

1 Dec 2019

7mins

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Danes and Vikings, plus: Two words to use to get Danish people to do what you want

Danes and Vikings, plus: Two words to use to get Danish people to do what you want

I play a little game sometime when I look at Danish people. I imagine them as Vikings. It’s easy now that big beards are... Read more

26 Jan 2014

6mins

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No food, only stuff to make food: My culture shock in Denmark

No food, only stuff to make food: My culture shock in Denmark

At every Danish dinner party, I'm asked a standard set of questions: How did you come to Denmark? Why did you come to De... Read more

31 Aug 2013

4mins

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The Danish Flag: 800 years old and going out fashion?

The Danish Flag: 800 years old and going out fashion?

People visiting Denmark can’t help but notice that the Danish flag is everywhere. Christmas trees here are decorated wit... Read more

3 Sep 2017

5mins

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Christmas gift giving in Denmark: Package games, Almond Gifts, and Why It's OK to Exchange Whatever You Get

Christmas gift giving in Denmark: Package games, Almond Gifts, and Why It's OK to Exchange Whatever You Get

Like so many other aspects of life in Denmark, gift giving in the holiday season comes with dozens of unwritten rules an... Read more

2 Dec 2018

8mins

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Danes and English, or "Can I live in Denmark without speaking Danish?"

Danes and English, or "Can I live in Denmark without speaking Danish?"

I get a lot of mail at the How To Live in Denmark podcast, and some of it is from people who want to move to Denmark, bu... Read more

24 Aug 2014

5mins

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Understanding your Danish boss: Less like a general, more like a sports coach

Understanding your Danish boss: Less like a general, more like a sports coach

In an anti-authoritarian country like Denmark, being a boss is a precarious (social) position. Danish bosses don’t like ... Read more

29 Oct 2017

8mins

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