Number of weeks living in Denmark: 58 (and only 1 left!) Weather: Sunny, blue skies (oh, happy day!) and 50 F What I’m loving The sun is (sometimes) back! It’s still been a weird spring weather-wise with random rain, lots of wind and not as much sun as I would like, but it’s still here and […]
Life in Denmark
Fruitful Travels: Copenhagen
This travel post is an extra special one because it’s about a city that I didn’t just visit, but am living in! My family and I moved abroad to the lovely city of Copenhagen, Denmark in April 2023, and we have been loving the adventures here. Don’t be fooled by our dog’s serious face in […]
Scandinavian Secrets: Good bread makes for a good life
Almost everyone loves bread in Scandinavia. And why wouldn’t they?! It’s some of the best bread (and pastries) in the world. We’re talking rye/brown bread, wheat bread, sourdough, multi-grain, and rolls in dozens of flavors (beer, oat, seeds, dried fruit and nuts). And while bakery bread is the best, the grocery stuff is surprisingly good, […]
Scandinavian Secrets: Potatoes are perfect
This one may be admittedly be more of a Danish secret than a Scandinavian one, but their potatoes are really special. They’re so creamy. And they’re everywhere. Fries, potato frikadeller (meatballs), potato salad, potatoes in open-faced sandwiches. They’re everywhere, and they’re all amazing! There are lots of farms in Denmark, and I guess they’re just […]
Scandinavian Secrets: Shop secondhand
I really admire that in Scandinavia, everyone wants to save money and spend thriftily. They are humble people and don’t like to be flashy or show wealth. And no matter how much they make or where they live, they love secondhand shopping (hand-me-downs, too). There are all kinds of thrift and second-hand shops across Copenhagen […]