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Emigrating
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.
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First Lesson: More Than Just a Language Course
The first Danish lesson becomes a turning point: Christine and Michael speak their emigration plans aloud and realize this is no longer just a dream.
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The Dannebrog on the Coffee Cup: Small Steps Heading North
Michael's birthday becomes the occasion for symbolic gifts: Danish textbooks and coffee cups with the Dannebrog. In less than two weeks, a language course begins, while the couple learns from the experiences of others in expat communities.
Daily Life
The First Step is Done
I've submitted my registration for a course at the folk high school and ordered the books. But now the first doubts are creeping in: Was this really a good idea? A personal account of overcoming self-doubt at the beginning of a new learning adventure.