The Color Run Time
Maybe you know, but tomorrow The Color Run takes place in Copenhagen, precisely in Valbypark! Great day awaits, doesn’t it? And I am going to be there. I have been waiting for a long time to go to this...
View ArticleThe Royal visit in Odense
Last week on Thursday we had the honour of a visit from the Queen of Denmark and her Royal Consort. For me it was the perfect timing: I am leaving Denmark this Sunday for a couple of months, so...
View ArticleSearching for the Golden Dane (Denmark and Aristotle’s Golden Mean)
When writing a post for a blog like this it is very hard to stay away from generalisations, especially generalisations about all Danish people. The problem with generalisations is that they are...
View ArticleFirst Impressions
Friday morning, 3:00AM, an alarm set on my phone sounds to tell my partner and me that we have to get up. With our eyes still half shut, we rise up like the walking dead. The zombie like state only...
View ArticleDanish Weather: For Wetter or for Worse
I have written before about the need to structure you days when living in Denmark, due to their early closing times. Knowing what you need to do on that day and at roughly what time is good. Leaving...
View ArticleA Slice of Local Life
Whenever you are abroad or somewhere foreign, there is a general rule that when looking for somewhere or something to eat it is best to ‘do as the locals do.’ The premise being that as they live there,...
View ArticleWatch out for Black Teeth: A Sweet Tooth in Denmark
Before moving to Denmark, I was unaware of the Danes’ obsession with liquorice. If you can eat or drink it, then some Dane somewhere will have tried to add liquorice to it. Known to Danes as ‘lakrids,’...
View ArticleA mini-guide to surviving as a vegetarian
It’s a hard life for vegetarians in Denmark – a country known for its huge consumption of meat, especially pork and beef. Ask the 80 members of Raw Vegans Community in Aarhus, a facebook group started...
View ArticleBlink At Your Own Risk: Denmark and Handball
Since moving over here, I have come to find that Danes generally love sports, specifically team sports. The idea that one person can win but it is more fun to do it as a team really shines through....
View ArticleAre budget cuts for universities a good move?
Following a protest by students in University of Copenhagen against the two billion kroner budget cuts, it was the turn of Aarhus University’s students to protest today. While the government may have...
View ArticleOn the road in Southern Zealand – Vallø Slot
Flatness and prettiness are not mutually exclusive. Hard to imagine, but in flat as a pancake Denmark dramatic landscapes, pretty castles and beautiful nature are abound. I have not had a chance to...
View ArticleLoneliness: A hidden surprise for many!
Accepting requests of many people, I have decided to write again about my experience of Denmark and touch upon lot of pending ideas, I wanted to write once. So, here is my first coming back article....
View ArticleDemocratic ways of decision making- my first taste of democracy!
#Like to thank all my wonderful kitchen mates at Kampsax Kollegiet, Kitchen 24 Ever get chance to live with Danes? With one, two or many of them? Well, at least I did. For a very long duration of time...
View ArticleCopenhagen: Served excellent example to make my home town an Eco-friendly place
I have learn a lot of new things during my stay in Denmark. One of the most important was cycling. I was amazed to see that many people use cycle on the daily basis and there are special paths build...
View ArticleOur 5000 km road trip from Denmark to Armenia – how it all started!
Hello After one month of driving on the roads of Eastern Europe Andreas and I are back from our big adventure. On my blog here I am sharing the beginning of our road trip, as it all started in Denmark....
View ArticleHow to befriend with Danes-1: Eat the ‘patience’ pill first
[This is the first in the series of posts, where I will share some of my personal experiences on how to befriend with Danes] During my stay in Denmark, I have often come across the question on how to...
View ArticleHow to befriend with Danes-2: ‘Learn to discuss, not to debate’
‘Thank you very much’ to every reader of this blog. Thank you for your encouraging and praiseworthy comments on my previous posts. Before moving further, let me also clarify matter related to view...
View ArticleTobias Wilner Creates Soundtrack For ‘Bedrag/Follow The Money’
Tobias Wilner of Blue Foundation has created a hunting soundtrack for the latest Danish series from DR – producers of The Killing, Borgen & The Legacy – Follow the Money. This brand new eco-crime...
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