FYI Denmark BlogThe Denmark Blog is my blog about living in Denmark as an expat. It will help other expats learn more about this country and how to get the most out of your stay. It will also help visitors with important information and tips for getting the most out of their visit. Look for periodic reports about what is happening in Denmark that might have an impact on expats and visitors. By subscribing to this blog, you will learn many money-saving tips, the inside scoop on living like a Dane and many, many more fun things. Just click on the orange RSS link at the top left corner of the page to subscribe. Welcome to Denmark! Mar 9, 2010, Music Festivals in DenmarkDenmark loves their music festivals and there is one in nearly every part of the country during the 3 months of summer. Does not matter if you like rock, folk or jazz, Denmark has a music festival. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Music Festivals in Denmark" Mar 9, 2010, MuseumsCopenhagen has a large collection of museums ranging from military to cultural, art and erotica, hans on and hands off. You will find something to satisfy your curosity. Permalink -- click for full blog post " Museums" Mar 8, 2010, Moving to DenmarkIf you are relocating to Denmark or moving to Denmark, there are many things you should do to prepare yourself in order to make your relocation easier. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Moving to Denmark" Mar 8, 2010, MotivationBeing an expat in Denmark is bound to be difficult at times and you will need some motivation. On this page are some feel good, inspirational and others motivational videos to help you along. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Motivation" Mar 8, 2010, Map of DenmarkThis map of Denmark will show you exactly where Denmark is located in Europe, plus it includes the major road system that crosses Denmark for easy access to all the major cities. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Map of Denmark" Mar 8, 2010, LanguageThe national language of Denmark is Dansk or Danish. Speaking Danish can be hard, but learning a few key phrases in Danish will be helpful and endear you to the Danes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Language" Mar 8, 2010, KlippekortTo understand how to read a klippekort and how many klips you need, you just have to decipher a couple of numbers. Easy once you know what to look for.. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Klippekort" Mar 8, 2010, Julens SangeIn Denmark, Julens Sange means the Songs of Christmas and below are the last of the eight classic Julesang that I grew up with as a child and I consider part of any Danish Christmas celebration. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Julens Sange" Mar 8, 2010, International Train TravelDenmark has a great international train travel system, where you can reach most points in Denmark or Europe by train. Learn a bit more about how to take full advantage of train travel. Permalink -- click for full blog post "International Train Travel" Mar 8, 2010, International Schools in DenmarkThere are many international schools in Denmark where teaching is carried out in either English, French or German, while still teaching Danish as a mandatory subject. Permalink -- click for full blog post "International Schools in Denmark" Mar 7, 2010, HolidaysDenmark does not have a lot of holidays compared to countries like the US, but below you will find a list of all the holidays for 2010 in Denmark Permalink -- click for full blog post "Holidays" Mar 7, 2010, Cities in DenmarkThere are many cities in Denmark, but the most populated are Copenhagen, Arhus, Aalborg and Odense. This does not mean that there are not other cities in Denmark worth visiting. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cities in Denmark" Mar 7, 2010, Helsingor DenmarkHelsingor or Elsinore is the home of Kronborg Castle, Hamlet and the resting place of Holger the Dane. No visit to Denmark is complete without a visit to Elsinore, but there is more to see and do than Permalink -- click for full blog post "Helsingor Denmark" Mar 7, 2010, Green Card SchemeOne of the ways to quickly get a work permit in Denmark is to qualify for the Green Card Scheme. Get 100 points and you automatically qualify. Learn more below. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Green Card Scheme" Mar 7, 2010, Getting Started in DenmarkGetting started in Denmark correctly will help your transition into a Danish lifestyle much easier. Here are 10 steps which every expat should do in order to start out on the right foot. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Getting Started in Denmark" Mar 7, 2010, Frederikssund, DenmarkFrederikssund is less than an hour’s train ride from Copenhagen and is a place full of natural beauty, historical castles and majestic fjords. Step back in time and see the Vikings. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Frederikssund, Denmark" Mar 7, 2010, Frederikshavn RestaurantsWhen visiting the Frederikshavn area you have over 124 restaurants to choose from. This includes Skagen, Hirtshals, Læsø, Lønstrup Permalink -- click for full blog post "Frederikshavn Restaurants" Mar 6, 2010, Ferries to DenmarkSeveral of the European countries offer ferries to Denmark, helping you avoid the long drive. Denmark has a large ferry system, helping commuters and truckers get to and from Denmark. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ferries to Denmark" Mar 6, 2010, Ferries in DenmarkThere are lots of ferries in denmark, which will help reduce your driving time and expenses. It is often cheaper and quicker to take a ferry, than to pay bridge tolls and petrol costs. Learn more here Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ferries in Denmark" Mar 6, 2010, FastelavnFastelavn is a Danish celebration held 7 weeks before Easter. The celebration includes beating a barrel and dressing up in costumes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fastelavn" Mar 6, 2010, Denmark Welcome GuideThe Denmark Welcome Guide will give you some basic facts about Denmark and than direct you to pages where you can get more detailed Denmark facts and information. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Denmark Welcome Guide" Mar 6, 2010, Exploring Denmark by BikeExploring Denmark by Bike is not only easy and fun, but probably the best way to see the real Denmark. There are 11 National bike routes and 1000s of miles of bike paths to take you there safely. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Exploring Denmark by Bike" Mar 6, 2010, Danish EtiquetteKnowing a little about Danish etiquette can serve you well when being invited to someone's home for dinner. Making a good first impression will help you assimilate into Danish society. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Etiquette" Mar 6, 2010, Denmark and the EnvironmentDenmark is world known as an environmentally conscience country and a leader in many environmental movements, but there is still alot to be done. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Denmark and the Environment" Mar 6, 2010, English BooksIf you are looking for English Books to read while living in Denmark, then check out some of our collection here. Permalink -- click for full blog post "English Books " Mar 6, 2010, Education in DenmarkEducation in Denmark is a very important and schooling starts early at age 6. Child sitting services begin at 6 months. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Education in Denmark" Mar 6, 2010, Dansk JulesangDenmark's most popular Christmas carole or Dansk julesang is probably Højt fra træets grønne top, which is sung while dancing around the Christmas tree. Learn the music and lyrics here. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dansk Julesang" Mar 6, 2010, Denmark Job SitesSearching Denmark Job Sites is one of the best ways to find jobs in Denmark. There are lots of them and here you can find the most popular ones. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Denmark Job Sites" Mar 6, 2010, Denmark Rental WebsitesHere is a list of 20 Denmark Rental Websites that you can help you find that perfect place to rent when you move to Denmark. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Denmark Rental Websites" Mar 6, 2010, Documents for DenmarkBefore arriving, it is important to have your documents for Denmark; such as passport, visa, work and study permits in order. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Documents for Denmark" Mar 6, 2010, Driving in DenmarkDriving in Denmark or importing a car is not cheap and rarely worth the hassle. If you wish to have a car in Denmark, weigh your costs to your actual needs. If you live and work in the city - NO! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Driving in Denmark" Mar 5, 2010, Danish VocabularyHere is a list of common words and phrases that will help you in your daily life in Denmark. These will be especially helpful when shopping. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Vocabulary" Mar 5, 2010, Danish Time and DatesIf you plan to visit Denmark, it is important you understand that Danish time, Danish dates and the Danish clock are expressed a little bit differently. Not knowing can cause alot of confusion. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Time and Dates" Mar 5, 2010, Danish TelephoneUsing a Danish telephone has a few quirks which you might struggle with unless you learn a few simple basic things. Remember you pay per minute, so the more you talk the more it costs. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Telephone" Mar 5, 2010, Danish ReligionThe National Danish religion is Lutheran and most Danes are part of the state supported church system. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Religion" Mar 5, 2010, Danish NumbersLearning Danish numbers is confusing since they are said backwards. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Numbers" Mar 5, 2010, Danish National AnthemThe Danish National Anthem is rarely heard outside of Denmark, so here is your chance to hear and learn the words. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish National Anthem" Mar 5, 2010, Danish LanguageSpeaking Danish can be hard, but learning a few key phrases of Dansk, the Danish language, will be helpful. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Language" Mar 5, 2010, Danish KommunesThere are 98 Danish kommunes in Denmark, which help run the country. Each kommune is like a municipality and is responsible for the public services and social services provided to their residents. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Kommunes" Mar 5, 2010, Danish GovernmentThe Danish government is a constitutional monarchy, which consists of a single chamber parliament. The Prime Minster Anders Fogh Rasmussen heads the government, while Queen Margrethe holds the throne. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Government" Mar 5, 2010, Danish FlagThe Danish Flag is known as the Dannebrog and is one of the few flags in the world which actually has a name. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Flag" Mar 5, 2010, Danish CurrencyThe Danish currency is the krone and not the Euro as many people think. Denmark opted out of the Euro and so you will need to exchange your money for Danish Money - The Krone! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Currency" Mar 5, 2010, Danish CultureThe Danish culture is based on "jante law", which is unique to Denmark and the Danes. It is a form of everybody being equal and no one is special. Equal rights are given to everyone. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Culture" Mar 4, 2010, Danish BicycleTraffic SignsHere are some of the Danish bicycle traffic signs that motorists and cyclists should know before heading out on the road. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish BicycleTraffic Signs" Mar 4, 2010, Danish CommercialsDanish commercials or reklames are known to be a bit over the top at times and often not seen outside the country due to their content. Below you will find some of those commercials. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Danish Commercials" Mar 4, 2010, CPRIf you plan to live in Denmark, you must have a CPR number, Civil Registars Number. Without one you will be unable to open a bank account, find a place to live or get a job. Permalink -- click for full blog post "CPR" Mar 4, 2010, Copenhagen SightsThere are many Copenhagen sights and attractions to keep anyone visiting this modern capitol happy and entertained. Below you will find a list of my favorites. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Copenhagen Sights" Mar 4, 2010, Copenhagen RestaurantsLast year a local paper put out a list of Copenhagen restaurants to help people experience more of the eclectic dining available in this wonderful city. Check out their list below. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Copenhagen Restaurants" Mar 4, 2010, Copenhagen ChristmasCopenhagen is a facinating place during the Christmas holidays and well worth visiting if you are interested in getting into the holiday spirit. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Copenhagen Christmas"
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