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An Intensive Week of Preparation
A week full of research and new insights into life in Denmark. From job opportunities to practical questions like opening bank accounts and MobilePay - the preparation becomes increasingly concrete and reveals countless details that need to be considered.
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Holiday Planning and First Steps Towards Denmark
The family has booked their summer holiday in Denmark and plans to stay in a cabin at a campsite near Løkken. Michael is coordinating viewing appointments for selected houses, while the family is intensively searching for a home and learning about issues like radon.
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Between Doubt and New Beginnings
The decision to move abroad feels like an emotional roller coaster. Swinging back and forth between clarity at the adult education center and doubts at home, the author finds her footing. A conversation with her best friend Andrea helps her trust in her decision.
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Homesickness—before I even leave
An emotional reflection on the feeling of homesickness, even though I'm still at home. I'm struggling with my upcoming move to Denmark and my mixed feelings about this major life change.
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Danish Lessons, Moving Plans, and Lottery Dreams
After Easter, our Danish lessons with teacher Dorte continue. Our upcoming trip to Denmark is getting closer, and our moving plans are taking concrete shape. However, selling my parents-in-law's house in Germany is proving difficult.
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Dreams of Denmark
A dream is taking shape: Instead of heading south, the author now feels drawn with all their heart to northern Denmark. The rugged beauty of the Danish coast and the special way of life of the Danes have captured their heart.
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Between the West Coast and Limfjord
The author and her partner Michael dream of living on Denmark's west coast. When searching for the perfect house, choosing between the west coast and the Limfjord region proves difficult. A personal account of the challenges in selecting their new home.
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Decision Made: It's the North Sea!
The family has decided on Denmark's west coast at the North Sea. The large German community in the area and the efficient Danish emergency system were particularly convincing. The house search is making good progress, and one special property has captured their hearts.
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Between East and North Sea - A Decision Dilemma
A family faces a difficult choice between the east and north coasts of Denmark. While the east coast attracts with higher-quality properties, prices on the North Sea are more affordable. Infrastructure and medical care play an important role in this decision.
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Should I really emigrate?
A personal reflection on the decision to emigrate: While my partner Michael is looking forward to moving to Denmark, I'm wrestling with my own decision between the desire for change and the comfort of my familiar home.
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Time Flies When You Have Dreams
Time Flies When You Have Dreams *January 19, 2023* Is it really mid-January already? The time since we returned from Denmark seems to have passed in fast-forw…
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Between Christmas and New Year: Looking Back and Looking Forward
My Danish course is coming to an end and I'm amazed at the progress I've made. Alongside my language studies, a big dream is becoming concrete: come early summer, we'll be viewing our first houses in Denmark. Between hope and anticipation, the coming year feels like a turning point.