The Sojourner’s Dilemma
I love Copenhagen. It is, quite possibly, my favorite capital city in the world. Yet, recently, I found myself falling out of love with the city. A combination of factors - winter, a cold, the stress…
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The Little Mermaid – Copenhagen’s Tribute To Disappointment
When it comes to tourism, talk of Denmark far too often revolves around what is, perhaps, one of its most unimpressive a…
What is the difference between Scandinavia and the Nordics?
The Deutsch, who are German, are neither Danish, Dutch, Scandinavian nor Nordic. The Dutch, who hail from the Netherland…
The Joy of Walking
I recently found myself relaxing on Dronning Louises Bridge in the heart of central Copenhagen. The bridge, affectionat…
A Crash Course Guide For Instagram
The past couple of months have been fantastic. I've jumped head-first into Instagram and had an amazing series of experi…
Danish Bike Culture Is Even More Amazing Than You Thought
Over the last few years Copenhagen has become world famous for its incredible biking culture. It is no secret that there are a LOT of bikes in Copenhagen. The most commonly cited statistic is that mor…
A 7 Day Road Trip Through Rural Scotland – From Ullapool Northward
[caption id="attachment_2874" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The route, color coded by day, I took during my road trip…
Five Danish Life Lessons For The Rest of Us
After three years living and working with the Danes, what insights and life lessons have I learned?
Hygge is a very r…
Nordic Conversations Are Different
Silence. It is something Americans hate. In your typical American conversation you'll rarely find such a thing as a comf…
Your First Two Months Will Define Your Study Abroad Experience
I remember the surreal exhilaration as I took that first step onto Danish soil. Even as a veteran traveler I still coul…