Scandinavia – Page 12 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingOctober 16, 2011October 16, 2011

Etiquette Be Damned. Stop Asking, “Do you speak X language?” It’s Rude and Pointless.

In a previous post Learning Danish – Surprising Realizations I discussed my evolving relationship with Danish. One of the things I didn’t discuss was the surprising advice I received from Danish friends regarding one of the cornerstones of a traveler's phrase book; the oft used opening inquiry, “…

BackpackingOctober 11, 2011October 11, 2011

How “Howdy” Has Made Me A Better Traveler – Considering Cultural Identifiers and Their Value

Each time we interact with a stranger there’s a significant amount of uncertainty. When that interaction occurs between people from different backgrounds, cultures, and languages that level of unknown is magnified sign…

EuropeSeptember 24, 2011September 24, 2011

Learning Danish – Surprising Realizations

When I first arrived in Denmark I was gung ho about learning Danish. I felt that as an incoming resident who would be spending two years in the country it was the least I could do to learn Danish during my stay. To m…

BackpackingAugust 25, 2011

The Danish Animal House! Photos From A Day at the Copenhagen Zoo

In my effort to round out my Copenhagen introductory experience I quickly realized that the Copenhagen Zoo was a must visit. With a reputation for being one of the best zoos in Europe it boasted stellar review after s…

EuropeAugust 18, 2011

Five Major Differences Between Long-Term and Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

It sounds simple but if you're like me, you probably view all study abroad programs as essentially the same, and you probably view most international students similarly as a result. Hold your horses! The two are actu…

BackpackingAugust 3, 2011August 3, 2011

A Danish Life Lesson: The Simple Joy of Sunshine

When was the last time you got up from your desk, stepped outside, stretched, paused and truly enjoyed a sunny day for more than a few seconds? I'm talking about heading down to a park, or out to your back yard to lounge in the sun like a cat on a lazy afternoon? If you're like me you probably h…

BackpackingAugust 2, 2011August 3, 2011

Moving to Study and Live Abroad: Why I Chose Europe for My Masters Degree

If everything goes according to plan with my Visa and class registration I'll be starting my two year Masters in Communication and Cognition at the University of Copenhagen in just under a Month. Eager to get settled …

BackpackingJuly 7, 2011October 26, 2011

Major Updates & Announcements: A Trans-Atlantic Move to Denmark, Interviews and Other Exciting Updates

So far 2011 has been an incredibly exciting year. The last several months have set the stage for wonderful new adventures and drastic lifestyle changes. These changes and accomplishments have been both personal and re…

BackpackingJune 27, 2011June 27, 2011

Can I Travel if I Don’t Know the Local Language?

Good Morning! Buon Giorno! Καλημέρα! Have you caught yourself dreaming about an international trip only to have that nagging voice in your head remind you that you don’t speak the local language? If you’re like many a…

BackpackingMarch 15, 2011March 17, 2011

New Videos & New Features

Hello friends, I'm excited to announce that I've made several additional tweaks to the site and my Thesis theme. You'll notice that the header is now significantly better incorporated into the theme. I've also include…