Nearly 12 months ago I came across a copy of ‘The International’. An independent Danish newspaper written in English full of real and entertaining information aimed at helping international residents in their adjustment to life in Denmark. I liked it. A lot.

So I reached out to the Editor, the ever so lovely Lyndsay, who gave me the opportunity to be part of her team sharing some of my experiences and advice for living in Denmark.

Since then I’ve had fun writing and sharing our ‘wisdom’ with a dash of humour, about life in Denmark.

Looking back at all of my columns for 2018 I realised that collectively they make quite a cool set of helpful and (I hope) entertaining information that in most cases is fairly timeless. Somewhat of a mini insiders guide to life in Denmark - also known as my ‘10 must read articles about living in Denmark’

So, I thought I’d group them all together in one place for easy reference. Whether you live in Denmark or not, I hope they give you a little slice of understanding of what it’s like to be an International living in Denmark.

Enjoy & let me know what you’d like me to write about in 2019!

NUMBER ONE

From Local to Foreigner in 24 hours

Navigating the transition from being a local to being a ‘foreigner’

NUMBER TWO

Parenting in a foreign land

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what if its not your village?

NUMBER THREE

Embracing pedal power in Denmark

With one of the worlds most sophisticated cycling infrastructures, Denmark is one of the best countries to be a cyclist in. But it can also be one of the most intimidating.

NUMBER FOUR

Exploring the birthplace of IKEA

One of the best things about living in a new country can be escaping it. And in this case we escaped to the birthplace of IKEA, just 2.5 hours from Copenhagen.

NUMBER FIVE

Nothing says summer quite like a Danish strawberry

July is the month when Dansk jordbær (Danish strawberries) are in plentiful supply.  A true taste of summer that shouldn’t be missed. 

NUMBER SIX

Communal dining - where strangers meet

Faellesspisning, a Danish communal dining experience, has become increasingly popular in Denmark over the last few years.  A unique way to share a meal that welcomes everybody and is creating colourful dining rooms all over the country. 

NUMBER SEVEN

Super smart Aarhus

With so much great design in Denmark it’s easy to take it for granted.  But Denmark’s second biggest city has a full extra tricks up its sleeve.

NUMBER EIGHT

Cycling for all abilities

Whilst most Danes are seemingly ‘born on a bike’, embracing the cycling culture can often be a challenge for new residents and visitors to Denmark. In this article we share several ways you can share the cycling culture with your next set of visitors.

NUMBER NINE

Breaking the rules

Whether it be using public transport, naming your child or parking your car, Denmark has a few rules worth knowing about.  Rules which are normally diligently observed as a result of the hefty fines and penalty fees incurred if broken.

NUMBER TEN

A mischievious elf named Nisse

In terms of hygge, Christmas in Denmark is when it reaches its peak.  So, buckle up, grab an advent candle an æbleskiver pan and look out for the arrival of an elf named Nisse.