http://www.fyidenmark.com/FYI-Denmark-blog.html We are changing the blog to included not only updates on FYI Denmark website, but to include news items about Denmark which we hope will make you think and give you an insight into Denmark. en-us FYI Denmark Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:58:41 GMT Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:58:41 GMT fyidenmark.com http://www.fyidenmark.com/music-festivals-in-Denmark.html Denmark 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:58:40 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/museums.html Copenhagen 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. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:31:11 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/moving_to_denmark.html If 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:52:09 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/motivation.html Being 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:49:40 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/map_of_denmark.html This 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:48:47 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/language.html The 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:42:14 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/klippekort.html To 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.. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:41:06 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/julens_sange.html In 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:38:47 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/international_train_travel.html Denmark 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:36:46 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/International_Schools_in_Denmark.html There 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. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:34:42 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/holidays.html Denmark 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 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:41:36 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/cities-in-Denmark.html There 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. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:40:43 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/helsingor.html Helsingor 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 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:38:24 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/green_card_scheme.html One 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. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:37:15 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/gettingstartedinDenmark.html Getting 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. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:35:10 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/frederikssund.html Frederikssund is less than an hours 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. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:13:53 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/frederikshavn_restaurants.html When visiting the Frederikshavn area you have over 124 restaurants to choose from. This includes Skagen, Hirtshals, Ls, Lnstrup Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:12:10 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/ferries_to_Denmark.html Several 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. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:48:40 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/ferries_in_denmark.html There 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 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:42:06 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/fastelavn.html Fastelavn is a Danish celebration held 7 weeks before Easter. The celebration includes beating a barrel and dressing up in costumes. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:40:06 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/facts_about_denmark.html The 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. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:38:56 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/exploring_Denmark_by_bike.html Exploring 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. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:33:29 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/etiquette.html Knowing 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. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:26:59 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/environment.html Denmark is world known as an environmentally conscience country and a leader in many environmental movements, but there is still alot to be done. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:17:41 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/english_books.html If you are looking for English Books to read while living in Denmark, then check out some of our collection here. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:16:01 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/education-in-Denmark.html Education in Denmark is a very important and schooling starts early at age 6. Child sitting services begin at 6 months. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:27:19 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/dansk_julesang.html Denmark's most popular Christmas carole or Dansk julesang is probably Hjt fra trets grnne top, which is sung while dancing around the Christmas tree. Learn the music and lyrics here. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:50:10 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/denmark_job_sites.html Searching 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. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:48:24 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/denmark_rental_websites.html Here is a list of 20 Denmark Rental Websites that you can help you find that perfect place to rent when you move to Denmark. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:34:12 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/Documents_for_Denmark.html Before arriving, it is important to have your documents for Denmark; such as passport, visa, work and study permits in order. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:01:06 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/driving_in_Denmark.html Driving 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! Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:52:45 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_vocabulary.html Here 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. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:26:34 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_time.html If 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. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:13:25 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_telephone.html Using 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. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:11:16 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_religion.html The National Danish religion is Lutheran and most Danes are part of the state supported church system. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:04:31 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_numbers.html Learning Danish numbers is confusing since they are said backwards. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:02:20 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_national_anthem.html The Danish National Anthem is rarely heard outside of Denmark, so here is your chance to hear and learn the words. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:58:43 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_language.html Speaking Danish can be hard, but learning a few key phrases of Dansk, the Danish language, will be helpful. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:54:44 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_kommunes.html There 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. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:50:15 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_government.html The 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. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:47:10 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_flag.html The Danish Flag is known as the Dannebrog and is one of the few flags in the world which actually has a name. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:39:04 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_currency.html The 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! Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:33:15 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_culture.html The 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. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:29:46 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish_bicycle_traffic_signs.html Here are some of the Danish bicycle traffic signs that motorists and cyclists should know before heading out on the road. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:50:05 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/danish-Commercials.html Danish 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. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:41:13 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/CPR.html If 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. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:36:38 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/copenhagen_sights.html There 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. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:33:38 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/copenhagen_restaurants.html Last 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. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:25:59 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/copenhagen_christmas.html Copenhagen is a facinating place during the Christmas holidays and well worth visiting if you are interested in getting into the holiday spirit. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:24:21 GMT http://www.fyidenmark.com/copenhagen.html A brief overview of Copenhagen, Denmark including a video tour. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:18:43 GMT