Best Expats In Denmark Podcasts (2026)

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138 | What to Expect on a Danish New Year's Eve 31:35

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What should you expect from your first New Year’s Eve in Denmark? Couch-jumping? Royal speeches? Fireworks that feel slightly… unregulated? In this end-of-year episode, Derek and Conrad break down Danish New Year traditions from the perspective of internationals who’ve learned them the hard (and funny) way. From watching the King’s speech at 6 pm a…

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816 Vesterheim; Atlas Obscura Curiosities; Lessons Learned 52:00

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Celebrate Norwegian roots in America as we mark the 200th anniversary of a major wave of immigration to the US from the Scandinavian nation. Then join an expert of the offbeat as he delves into some of the more curious places and things held dear by people around the world. And listen in as callers share their favorite travel memories of the year b…

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Re-run: Moving Back - Linda's Reverse Culture Shock after Decades Abroad in Japan 1:05:00

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Today's episode is a re-run! I wish you all a merry Christmas and happy holidays! If you feel generous for the season you can support this Podcast and leave a 5* rating or Buy me a Coffee. In this heartfelt episode of Worlds Collide, I sit down with Linda, who, alongside her family, embraced the expatriate life for an incredible 26 years in Japan. …

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137 | Danish Christmas Culture Shocks (replay) 28:59

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With Christmas just around the corner, we’re revisiting one of our favorite holiday episodes from last year. In this festive roundtable, Derek, Conrad, Brooke, Annie, and guest Steven Feraru, talk about the big and small culture shocks that come with celebrating Christmas in Denmark as an international. From julekalenders and gløgg to julefrokost c…

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427c Christmas in London, Umbria, France, Norway, Greece, Basque Country 52:00

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Christmas is a little different across the pond — where Santas dwell on farms or in the woods, festively decorated boats stand in for sleighs, and fermented trout is a must-try treat. Learn about holiday traditions observed in France, Norway, Greece, London, the Spanish Basque Country, and small-town Italy, as a slate of Rick's guides share their c…

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Reinventing yourself - from China over Canada to NYC 40:34

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In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria sits down with Tracey, a global nomad originally from China, who has made her way to the bustling streets of New York City. After living in six different cities across three countries, Tracey shares her transformative journey that began at just 16 years old when she left her small hometown for the me…

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Failing Danish Classes, Dental Costs, December Stress: LWID S4E19 37:06

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Send us a text Language Lessons, Teeth, and Tired Families in Denmark. Denmark is ending the year under pressure. In this season finale, Katie and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, look at why adult Danish language classes are failing learners, how a proposed free dental check is fueling inequality, and why children say December leaves par…

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136 | How to Survive a Danish Winter (According to Unhinged People Who Actually Live Here) 38:57

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Winter in Denmark isn’t just cold, it’s dark, windy, wet, and emotionally confusing. In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek and Conrad are joined by comedians Jeff Bond and Jacob Taarnhøj to break down how to actually survive a Danish winter. From cycling through sideways wind, understanding seasonal affective disorder, navigating …

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815 Sacred Paris; Newgrange Solstice; Finnish Sauna; Christmas in Estonia, Rome, Venice 52:00

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Hear a Francophile's recommendations for some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris. Then vicariously experience a winter solstice ritual from inside an ancient tomb in Ireland, and warm up to the custom that's central to life in Finland: the sauna. Plus, kick off the Christmas season with local holiday traditions from …

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Embracing Change - Christina's Expat Life from Canada to Budapest 40:42

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💬 Show Notes In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria welcomes Christina, a Canadian expat who has made her home in Hungary after a whirlwind journey through several European cities. Christina shares her story of moving from Vancouver to Europe, starting with a spontaneous decision in Paris that led her to London, then to Paris again, Amste…

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135 | Parenting Through Denmark’s Healthcare 27:45

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If you’re raising kids in Denmark and still feel confused every time you deal with the healthcare system, this episode will make things finally click. Derek and Brooke return for part two of their conversation with Emma, a British pediatrician based in Copenhagen. This time, the three of them talk about what it actually feels like to navigate Danis…

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Denmark’s Police Reform, Health Concerns and the Future of Local Communities: LWID S4E18 25:47

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Send us a text Denmark’s Police Boost, Health Decline & Community Shift: Kalpita and Golda unpack a week where Denmark moves forward and slips back at the same time. Crime is falling and vulnerable neighborhoods are improving, yet consumer confidence has crashed and the new Nordic health report highlights a worrying drop in wellbeing across Denmark…

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134 | Navigating Healthcare in Denmark as an International 30:14

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Navigating Denmark’s healthcare system as an international can feel confusing, surprising, and occasionally hilarious, but it doesn’t have to. Derek and Brooke sit down with Dr. Emma, a British pediatrician in Copenhagen, to unpack how the system really works for internationals. They cover why the GP is your main gateway into care, why appointments…

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814 Tuesdays at the Louvre; Stone 52:00

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A Paris-based journalist lets us in on what happens behind closed doors at the city's grandest museum when it shuts to the public each Tuesday. And the last apprentice to be trained in the medieval techniques of masonry in Tuscany reveals how ancient secrets help to turn stone into masterpieces of art and architecture. For more information on Trave…

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Moving to France - Paul gets Frenched 59:43

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In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria chats with Paul, the creative mind behind the popular Instagram account "We Got Frenched." Join them as they explore Paul's adventurous journey of moving to France from Southern California. With a backdrop of the picturesque Loire Valley, Paul shares the pivotal moment that led him to take the leap i…

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133 | Enough About Mikkel Klint Thorius (part 2) 28:37

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In this second half of our conversation with comedian Mikkel Klint-Thorius, we dive even deeper into Danish humor, cultural taboos, political satire, and how comedy evolves with the times. From reflections on “casual racism” in old material to Denmark’s unique relationship with free speech, intent, and edge-pushing jokes, Mikkel gives a refreshingl…

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December: Little Nisse, Big Money: The Danish Year Part 12 7:04

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The nisse is a centuries-old figure in Danish folklore, and every December these tiny, mischievous spirits take center stage. While Santa Claus makes one big appearance late in the month, the nisse are active the whole season long. With their short stature and bright red hats, nisse are often mistaken for Santa's elves, but they live very different…

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Danish Darkness, LGBT Marriage Rights and the Weird Cinnamon Tradition: LWID S4E17 32:24

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Send us a text Danish Winter Gloom, LGBT News and Denmark’s Spiciest Tradition . This week, Fionn and Katie, two internationals making sense of life in Denmark, talk about the reality of the Danish winter darkness and how to cope with it, what the EU’s new same sex marriage ruling means in practice, and the surprising birthday custom that leaves 25…

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132 | Enough About Mikkel Klint Thorious (part 1) 25:25

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In this episode, Derek and Conrad sit down with Danish stand-up comedian Mikkel Klint Thorius, one of the sharpest, most fearless voices in Danish comedy, to talk about the jokes behind the jokes, the culture that shapes them, and why Denmark works precisely because Danes refuse to think it does. Mikkel shares how he first stepped on stage at age 1…

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495b National Parks Dinner Party; The Great Southwest; Utah's Craziest Bike Ride 52:00

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Author Terry Tempest Williams describes the various "personalities" of a dozen US national parks and examines each one's contributions to the American character. Then historian Flannery Burke tells us how Arizona and New Mexico came to embody what we now think of as the Great Southwest. And travel writer Christopher Solomon enjoys getting dusty on …

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131 | Denmark’s Local Election Results: The Big Shifts Explained 38:41

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Denmark’s 2025 local and regional elections delivered anything but the usual political calm. Historic strongholds flipped, long-dominant parties stumbled, and unexpected winners surged—reshaping the political map just months before a likely national election. In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek Hartman and Mike Walsh break down …

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From the USA to Iceland - Amanda's Life in the Land of Fire and Ice 55:58

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Today's episode is a rerun. Support this Podcast with a 5* review wherever you listen and don't forget to subscribe. If you feel especcially generous, you can also buy me a coffee! This weeks episode is Amanda's riveting journey to Iceland, the land of fire and ice, an adventurous spirit who traded America for the stark beauty of Iceland. In this e…

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Denmark’s Surprising Election Results LWID S4E16 29:10

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Send us a text Local vote shakes Denmark's political map. This week, Fionn and Golda, two internationals living in Denmark, break down a wild week in Danish local elections, from the collapse of the Social Democrats to surprise mayoral twists and a record rise in women leaders. They also look at what the results mean for internationals and why Denm…

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130 |The Danish Classic Julekalender Explained for Internationals 25:21

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Every December in Denmark, a very specific kind of chaos takes over and it all traces back to one quirky Christmas show. It’s time to explore The Julekalender, the 1991 Danish Christmas classic that internationals always look up when they’re trying to make sense of December in Denmark. Derek and Conrad are joined by an actual Dane, Henrik, who grew…

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November Rain and "daylighting" buried rivers: The Danish Year Part 11 8:35

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November always seems like the rainiest of Danish months, but it isn't, actually. October is. But November feels rainier, because the sky is so grey, and it gets dark so early, and the rain sometimes comes down in little freezing pellets. Denmark is a watery country, not just its long coastline and many rivers and lakes, but also the fact it is mos…

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813 20th-Century France; Finest Hotel in Kabul; Photogenic Scotland 52:00

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Historian Colin Jones has managed to distill centuries of French history into just 250 pages, and he leads us through significant sights from the mighty nation's recent past. Then a veteran BBC correspondent recalls turbulent times in 1980s Afghanistan and the hotel that still stands as a symbol of the country's resilient people. And a photographer…

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Life as a Third Culture Kid - Tanya's Story from Australia to the World 59:59

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In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria engages in a heartfelt conversation with Tanya, a passionate advocate for third culture kids (TCKs) who shares her own experiences growing up as a TCK. Originally from Australia, Tanya recounts her journey through various countries, including significant time in China and Cambodia, and her current as…

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Billion kroner boost for SMEs, Check Preliminary Tax, Tougher Rules for Airbnb Rentals in Denmark LWID S4E15 28:56

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Send us a text Billions, tax traps and stricter rentals . This week Katie and Kalpita dig into fresh SME funding, tax checks and Denmark’s new clampdown on short term rentals. This week's episode explores how a new billion kroner fund aims to lift small and medium-sized businesses through digital and green upgrades, questions remain about who will …

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129 | Why Internationals Stay in Denmark 29:27

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Most internationals who make it past the first few years in Denmark stay for one of two reasons and they’re not what you think. That’s what Derek found out when he chatted with Dan Rosenberg from Copenhagen Capacity about their latest expat survey. While Denmark attracts record numbers of global talent, keeping them is getting harder. Dan breaks do…

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812 What's New in Venice; The Senior Nomads Come Home; Food Tours in Europe 52:00

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One of Rick's favorite Venice tour guides lets us in on changes afoot in Italy's city of dreams. Then the tireless Senior Nomads share lessons from a dozen years on the road as they unpack their suitcases and settle down for good. And a gastronomic guide invites us to dig into the best bites from across the continent. For more information on Travel…

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Navigating Culture Shock - Cecile's move back to France 48:49

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Cecile's Relocation Agency Haven In France. Support this Podcast with a 5* rating or at Buy me a Coffee. In this week's episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria sits down with Cecile, a passionate relocation expert who shares her journey from England back to France. Listen in as they discuss the challenges of reintegrating into one's own culture an…

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128 | Housing, Schools, and Jobs: Meet the Candidates Eager to Take on Copenhagen's Biggest Issues 39:57

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This is our final episode talking to candidates for the 2025 local and regional council elections. This week, Derek sits down with Asbjørn Reissman from Social Democrats, Heidi Wang from Venstre, and Joanne Bywater from Liberal Alliance to discuss the biggest issues in Copenhagen's local elections. From schooling to housing prices, the candidates s…

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DF remigration plan, Rising obesity rates in Denmark, Dinner parties fade, LWID S4E14 35:38

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Send us a text Deportations, obesity, and dinner party decline. This week, Dom and Fionn, internationals living in Denmark, explore how Denmark debates who belongs, and how we live together. From the Danish People’s Party’s proposal to deport up to 100,000 internationals, to a warning that obesity may surge across municipalities, and a new study sh…

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127 | Addiction in Denmark: From a sense of disconnection to hope 30:23

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Belonging, loneliness, and coping in Denmark. The line between belonging and losing yourself can be thin sometimes. That’s what Derek, Brooke and therapist and author guest Lucy Vittrup Christensen explore in this episode. Together they explore how the pressure to fit in, the loneliness of expat life, and Denmark’s open drinking and drug culture ca…

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811 Slavic Europe; Running with the Bulls; Checking In 52:00

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Guidebook researcher Cameron Hewitt opens our eyes to the history, nature, and genuine welcome that await travelers venturing to the Slavic nations of central and eastern Europe. Then a tour guide from Switzerland explains what compels him to run with the bulls in Pamplona each summer, as he's done for five decades. And listeners chat with Rick abo…

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Building a Life Abroad in Japan - Jo tells her story 45:25

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In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria speaks with Jo, an expat who has called Japan home since the late 90s. Jo shares her fascinating journey of relocating from the UK to Japan, where she not only taught English but also raised her son amidst the backdrop of cultural differences and significant events, including the Fukushima earthquake…

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126 | How Denmark's International Residents Can Decide Local Election 36:28

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In this episode, Derek sits down with Anders Storgaard from The Conservatives and member of the Frederiksberg Municipal Council, and Mads Hvid from The Socialist People’s Party (SF), who’s running for the Copenhagen Municipal Council. Together, they explore why internationals in Denmark should make their voices heard at the ballot box and how to de…

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Voting Rights for Internationals, Tax Perks or Election Tricks, and Denmark’s Aging Crisis: LWID S4E13 30:14

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Send us a text Voting rights, tax breaks, and tough truths. This week, Katie and Kalpita dive into Denmark’s local elections, revealing what internationals need to know before casting their votes. This week’s episode explores how democracy and welfare intersect in Denmark — from mobilizing international voters and new tax breaks to deeper concerns …

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125 | Pandas on the Loose and Other Wild Zoo Scandals in Denmark 29:42

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Behind the zoo cages lies something deeper. Denmark’s comfort with nature, death, and education sets it apart from much of the world and nowhere is that clearer than in its zoos. While other countries hide the realities of life and death, Denmark puts them on display, even for children. What shocks outsiders often feels completely normal to Danes, …

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810 Gothic Literary Tourism; Mexico's Day of the Dead; Spooky New Orleans 52:00

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Hear how Gothic literature uses scary stories and the supernatural to explore human nature. Then learn about the origins and traditions of Mexico's annual celebration of departed loved ones. And get a New Orleans tour guide's take on the uniquely spiritual culture of her city as well as some of its most haunted sights. For more information on Trave…

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124 | Ghost Stories From Denmark's Most Haunted Castle (replay) 21:03

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In this episode, we're revisiting the ghost stories of Dragsholm Slot, one of Europe's most haunted castles located right here in Denmark. From the crypt of 2024 spooky season you'll hear Derek share the tales of four different ghosts haunting the castle while paranormal skeptic, Mike, gives his thoughts and reactions. Whether or not you celebrate …

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Working opportunity abroad - Nancy's expat experience in Switzerland and Denmark 47:23

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In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria welcomes Nancy, who shares her incredible journey of working abroad in Switzerland and Denmark. From navigating the corporate world to dealing with the challenges of aging parents, Nancy offers valuable insights into her experiences living in different cultures. Join us as we explore the highs and lo…

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123 | Meet Finn Holschlek, Denmark's Youngest Candidate and a Voice for Change 29:04

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In this episode, Derek interviews Finn Holschlek, Denmark's youngest candidate for local office at just 17 years old. Finn shares his journey from Austria to Denmark, his motivations for political involvement, and the importance of youth engagement in politics. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities faced by young politicians, t…

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Denmark’s International Party Movement, Budget 2026 Highlights, Students Learn Mental Health: LWID S4E12 38:36

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Send us a text We're starting early to build a better Denmark. This week, Dom and Fionn explore Billund’s new International Party, Denmark’s 2026 Finance Plan, and a pilot program adding mental health to school curriculums. From sugar tax cuts to climate investments and classroom wellbeing, they unpack how these changes reflect a Denmark that’s slo…

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122 | Danish Friends, International Circles, and Feeling Anchored 27:59

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Is making friends in Denmark really that hard? Derek and Mike dig into what friendship and belonging look like for internationals in Denmark, from the comfort of expat bubbles to the challenge of entering long-standing Danish circles. They explore whether you truly need Danish friends to feel at home, or just the right people to anchor you. It’s a …

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809 Women of Pompeii; Lesser-Known Greek Isles; Weird Ireland 52:00

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Learn about the societal roles and everyday lives of the women of Pompeii. Then get recommendations from a Greek tour guide for some islands that should be on your radar for your next visit. And take a walk on the Emerald Isle's weird side with a local collector of all things offbeat, outlandish, and delightfully Irish. For more information on Trav…

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Moving to Amsterdam - Kyle about buying a business abroad 55:32

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Support this Podcast with leaving a 5* review wherever you listen to it, or you can also Buy me a Coffee. Here are the links to Kyle's work for Via Travelers and Santorini Secrets. In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria chats with Kyle, an adventurous expat who has made Amsterdam his home for the past three and a half years. Originally fr…

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121 | Meet Lasse Frimand Jensen: Aalborg's Mayor Creating a Modern Hub for All 38:47

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In this episode, Derek is joined by Lasse Frimand Jensen, the mayor of Aalborg, to explore the city's transformation from an industrial hub to a modern center for education, green energy, and culture. Discover how Aalborg is embracing its growing international community and leading the way in sustainable development. Lasse shares insights from his …

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Raising Denmark’s Share Account Limit, Reviewing International Student Permits, More Women Candidates in Politics: LWID S4E11 28:22

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Send us a text Change is taking root in Denmark. Two long term international living in Denmark, Kalpita and Narcis, tackle three big stories in this conversation: the proposal to raise Denmark’s share account limit, the review of Bangladeshi and Nepali student permits, and the rise of women and internationals in local elections. Each topic asks wha…

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120 | Ghosts, Witches, and Modern Magic in Denmark 31:30

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Witch hunts, haunted castles, and modern magic. Derek, Brooke, and Conrad dig into Denmark’s witchy past — from real 17th-century witch trials to modern-day magic and haunted castles. Along the way, they mix eerie history with humor, ghost stories, and a few surprising facts about why Danes still burn witches on midsummer bonfires. It’s a spirited …