Danes… they’re complicated.

It took me a long time to figure out Danes... and I'm still years away from completely understanding the dark sarcastic Danish humor. Danes are accomplished, yet humble. Reserved, but next level wild. They are the champions of the understatement and humility. My level of confusion with Danes only deepened…

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A Perfect Synergy: Danish Work Life Balance

Work-life balance is the state of equilibrium in which the demands of personal life, professional life, and family life are equal. While this balance is no easy the feat, Danes make it look effortless. It is all synergy. Employers prioritize their employees' time with the family. They know that a…

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Next level hygge: Danish Summerhouses

Traditionally, a summerhouse is a home used for relaxation. These type of second residences are extremely common in the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and of course, Denmark (in Danish: sommerhus).  These second residences give you that ability to completely get away from everyday struggles. Comparing this to the United…

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Janteloven: Thou Art not Better Than the Other

Forget about hygge, Janteloven is truly what rules Denmark. The Law of Jante, known in Danish as Janteloven, is a code of conduct in Nordic countries that it rarely spoken about but always known. Janteloven, isn't necessarily an actual law but an overall theme of modesty that emphasizes the collective…

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