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Emigrating

Which flag, exactly? Emigrating

Which flag, exactly?

Ein Kommentar über die Gründe, warum Deutsche nach Dänemark auswandern wollen und was sie über das Land wissen sollten, bevor sie gehen.

September 8, 2026 7 min read
We can get there quickly Emigrating

We can get there quickly

You can plan emigrating—money, apartment, work, health insurance. But there's one aspect that people rarely talk about: What happens when something occurs in your old home that can't be solved with a phone call?

August 15, 2026 6 min read
On the Other Side of the Border Emigrating

On the Other Side of the Border

A critical look at stereotypes about Denmark and Scandinavia: Why the reality of expatriate life often looks completely different from the holiday dream.

July 29, 2026 5 min read
What do you plan to do with that? Emigrating

What do you plan to do with that?

A personal story about my path to Denmark: From learning accordion during Corona to blogging and working as a tour guide. A reflection on how not everything needs to have an immediate purpose, and how life often only makes sense in hindsight.

July 15, 2026 4 min read
Moving to Denmark and why I need to write this post Emigrating

Moving to Denmark and why I need to write this post

More and more Germans want to emigrate to Denmark. But moving abroad doesn't solve problems—it simply exchanges them for new ones. A post about realistic expectations and the differences between vacation dreams and everyday reality.

July 14, 2026 4 min read
Taking Root in Foreign Soil: The Art of Arriving Emigrating

Taking Root in Foreign Soil: The Art of Arriving

Emigrating is not a simple move – it's open-heart surgery that demands mental strength, courage, and a willingness to reinvent yourself.

March 22, 2026 4 min read
Between Here and There, There Is Still Family Emigrating

Between Here and There, There Is Still Family

When you emigrate, there are things you don't like to talk about: the family you leave behind, and the guilt that comes with it.

March 6, 2026 4 min read
Denmark is closer than you think; but farther than you believe Emigrating

Denmark is closer than you think; but farther than you believe

Many dream of a life in Denmark, our neighboring country. But reality is different from expectation. An expat shares his thoughts on what it really means to move to Denmark.

February 5, 2026 4 min read
On Standby in the Far North Emigrating

On Standby in the Far North

We've been living in northern Denmark for two years now. But in the eighth week of the calendar year, that gray and most desolate time of year, so much feels heavy — including the thought of returning to Germany.

January 19, 2026 3 min read
Happy New Year and Take Care of Each Other Emigrating

Happy New Year and Take Care of Each Other

After two years in Denmark, the authors reflect on a fulfilling second year in which they've integrated into the community, found professional success, and truly feel at home.

January 1, 2026 2 min read
A Personal Reflection on Arrival, Relationship, and Identity Emigrating

A Personal Reflection on Arrival, Relationship, and Identity

A deep reflection on integration as a conscious responsibility I choose to embrace: What does it really mean to move to a new country? How do I find my place without losing myself?

December 19, 2025 9 min read
Moving Abroad Means Taking Responsibility Emigrating

Moving Abroad Means Taking Responsibility

Integration is primarily the responsibility of those who come to a new country. If you move to Denmark, you must be willing to learn the language and actively contribute to society.

November 30, 2025 3 min read