What Danes Wish Internationals Knew: The Best Advice We've Gotten About Living in Denmark | 164 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 27 MIN

What Danes Wish Internationals Knew: The Best Advice We've Gotten About Living in Denmark | 164

from What Are You Doing in Denmark?

What advice would Danes give to internationals trying to build a life here?In this special compilation episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations with Danish guests and pulling together the best advice they've shared over the years.From comedian Sofie Hagen's thoughts on standing out in a culture that values fitting in, to Cecilia Bau's practical tips for surviving Danish bureaucracy, to Mathias Bach's advice on learning Danish before your free language classes disappear, and Steven Feraru's help in understanding why Danes might misunderstand you - this episode is packed with insights for anyone trying to make Denmark feel a little more like home.Along the way we talk about:Finding your people in DenmarkWhy having Danish friends mattersLearning Danish (and why it's worth the effort)Navigating apps, MitID, e-Boks, and bureaucracyJanteloven and the fear of standing outWhy your weird interests might be your greatest assetFeatured guests:Sofie HagenCecilia BauMathias BachSteven FeraruLinks to the full episodes are included below:Reverse Culture Shock (Sofie Hagen)Dating, Coming Out, and No Such Thing as Oversharing (Ceceila Bau)Going Viral in Denmark (Mathias Bach)Are Danes Making it Harder for You to Learn Danish (Steven Feraru)📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F📢 Send your questions and/or comments.voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: [email protected]👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast.👀 More living in Denmark tips:https://instagram.com/waydidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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