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Denmark 101 with Alex Berger

Tips, tricks, and cultural observations about the Danes and life in Denmark. From Copenhagen on the island of Sjaelland to Aarhus, Alborg and the far reaches of Jutland. I aspire to explore Denmark an... Read more

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Copenhagen's Neighborhoods

Copenhagen's Neighborhoods

Do you know the difference between København V, Vesterbro, Nørrebro, Østerbro, Christianshavn, Christiania, Amager and F... Read more

10 Jul 2018

11mins

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Searching for a Job

Searching for a Job

This is the final part in my sub-series of videos looking at lessons learned during my time looking for work in Denmark ... Read more

3 Dec 2017

14mins

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Scandinavia vs. The Nordics

Scandinavia vs. The Nordics

So, is Denmark a Scandinavian country or a Nordic one? The answer is...both. In this episode of Denmark 101 I run throug... Read more

13 Apr 2017

5mins

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Danish Summer Homes

Danish Summer Homes

Summer homes are a key and common part of Danish culture. In this episode of Denmark 101 I delve into what they are, how... Read more

3 Oct 2017

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A Look at Christiania, Copenhagen's Freetown

A Look at Christiania, Copenhagen's Freetown

The Freetown of Christiania is famous the world over as a fascinating cultural experiment. In this episode of Denmark 10... Read more

15 May 2017

16mins

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Creating a Danish Resume

Creating a Danish Resume

This is part two in my sub-series of videos looking at lessons learned during my time looking for work in Denmark and sh... Read more

1 Nov 2017

10mins

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Denmark's Service Problem

Denmark's Service Problem

Denmark has become famous for it's less than stellar service culture. While it's not as bad as what you'll find in some ... Read more

2 Apr 2017

4mins

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Jaywalking & Peeing in Public

Jaywalking & Peeing in Public

Danes are famous for their adherence to stoplight laws (unless they're biking of course). Jaywalking isn't something you... Read more

7 Sep 2016

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Danes and Religion

Danes and Religion

You requested I share observations about religion, religiosity and related considerations in Denmark, including some com... Read more

11 May 2018

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Candles and Hygge

Candles and Hygge

Hygge? You bet, but don't forget your candles! In today's episode I dive into the differences between how Americans deal... Read more

14 May 2018

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Boobs and Danish Beaches

Boobs and Danish Beaches

For my 50th Denmark 101 episode it's time to circle back around to the topic of Danes and Nudity, this time, let's focus... Read more

15 Jul 2018

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NemID and Using Credit Cards in Denmark

NemID and Using Credit Cards in Denmark

Visiting Denmark? There are some things you should know about how their credit card system works. This includes the incr... Read more

11 Jun 2017

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Talking to Strangers

Talking to Strangers

There are rumors that I am constantly terrorizing Danes throughout Copenhagen - from the metro to the line at the super ... Read more

12 Oct 2016

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Danes and Nudity

Danes and Nudity

The Danes are famous for their Nordic beauty. They also have a reputation for being quite liberal in their approach to n... Read more

17 Nov 2016

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Danish Rudeness

Danish Rudeness

A common complaint from tourists and recently arrived expats is Danish rudeness when it comes to navigating city streets... Read more

17 Sep 2016

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Talking While Inhaling

Talking While Inhaling

Every culture has its interesting linguistic quirks.  For the Danes, an expression similar to "uh-huh", "yes", and "yup"... Read more

8 Feb 2017

3mins

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Are Danes Easily Offended?

Are Danes Easily Offended?

Danes are famous for their directness and their open-mindedness.  But, how does that translate into how easily (or diffi... Read more

27 Nov 2016

3mins

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Danish Hard Alcohol

Danish Hard Alcohol

Experiencing Danish culture means experiencing Danish alcohols. From Gammel Dansk to Aalborg Gold and Fisherman's Friend... Read more

12 May 2018

7mins

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Dating Danish Women

Dating Danish Women

Denmark, dating, and Danish women are always a popular topic. While this isn't a deep dive, in it I quickly try and shar... Read more

2 Jan 2017

10mins

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How to Make Danish Friends

How to Make Danish Friends

Perhaps THE most common question among recently arrived internationals in Denmark is, "How do I make Danish friends!?". ... Read more

26 Sep 2016

3mins

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