Tips for making friends in a new country
One of the hardest parts of moving to a new country (or moving anywhere new, really!) is making new friends. It’s easy when you’re a kid, or even in college...
Category: Expat Life
Pregnant in Denmark: 3rd Trimester
As I write this, our due date is only a few days away!! I figured I’d go ahead and post the third and final installment of the series I’ve been...
The best (and worst) things about living in Denmark
I’ve often been asked about the pros and cons of living in Denmark. Overall, I love living here, but of course it’s not all rainbows and butterflies; there are downsides...
My experience with the Danish family reunification visa
In 2018, my husband and I applied for the Danish “family reunification” (familiesammenføring) visa so that I could live in Denmark. Thankfully, we were approved and I’ve been a legal...
Danish reality shows to watch
A couple months ago, I posted a TikTok with some sage advice to people learning a new language (particularly Danish): If you want to watch TV to help you learn,...
Where to learn about Danish culture
When I visited Denmark for the first time, it was to study abroad. I was only here for about 3 weeks (it was a short summer program) and I was...
Danish movies on my to-watch list
This weekend, my husband–who never wants to watch movies–randomly suggested we watch Blinkende Lygter (Flickering Lights) which he described as a “Danish cult classic.” I was skeptical at first, but...
Pregnant in Denmark: 2nd trimester
Read my first trimester post here! I’m officially in the last week of my second trimester, which is wild! I can’t believe our little guy is going to be here...