Copenhagen is often touted as the world’s most eco-friendly city. By 2025, the Danish capital aims to become carbon-neutral, and they are well on their way to achieving this goal. Learn more about the world’s most eco-friendly city. Thinking about moving abroad and eager to embrace a green lifestyle? You’re not alone! These days, more and more expats are tuning into the importance of climate change and environmental sustainability. Let’s look at what makes the Danish capital a remarkable place to live and work. Copenhagen’s approach to sustainability is comprehensive, involving not just ..read more

India is the world’s largest country in terms of population with over 1.4 billion people. While China’s population is declining, India’s is growing by around 10 million a year. The country is the world’s fifth largest economy with growth of 7 percent. By 2030, India will be the world’s third largest economy – beaten only by China and the US. For many reasons, India is looking to Scandinavia. At the G20 summit in 2023, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi had the opportunity to present his country as a major power. There he promised that when the country celebrates its100 years’ anniversary in ..read more

Dishes of greens, fish and meat done well (not well-done) add to the allure and good vibes at the new Copenhagen restaurant Bobe. The culinary haven, curated by the renown chef Bo Bech, combines an international vibe with homely coziness, embodying his avant-garde approach to gastronomy. “We wanted to create a place where guests can come in the pursuit of the best in life, food, art, love,” says Bobe’s founder and chef, whose menu blends Nordic fare with global flavors. *********************************** Related: Korean restaurant in Copenhagen *********************************** The past a ..read more

“Collecting fashion is a relatively recent phenomenon,” says the Danish, London-based stylist and creative consultant Alexandra Carl, who has written the book “Collecting Fashion: Nostalgia, Passion, Obsession”. The book gathers the preeminent collection of archival obsessives, capturing the closets of an impressive list of fashion and design talent, and gives the readers insight in how to collect an impressive wardrobe. Each of the 20 chapters in Alexandra Carl’s Collecting Fashion (Rizzoli, out this month), covers a subject and their accumulations – and each person recalls somethi ..read more

Queen Margrethe, who surprised her country by abdicating earlier this year, is back as ballet costume designer with Denmark’s famed Tivoli amusement park that celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Learn more about abdicated Queen Margrete of Denmark creating new ballet costumes. Since childhood, The Queen has been strongly interested in the worlds of theatre and especially ballet, inspired particularly by Frederik IX’s enjoyment in this regard. Early on, Princess Margrethe went with her parents to the Royal Theatre, where in 1948 she attended August Bournonville’s ballet Napoli, which m ..read more

Next year, Sweden will send a combat battalion of approximately 600 soldiers to the NATO Forward Land Forces (FLF). The FLF are multinational forces deployed by NATO in eight Eastern European countries. This marks that Sweden is now a NATO member. Before applying for NATO membership, Sweden had maintained a policy of neutrality in military affairs since the Napoleonic Wars, after which Sweden adopted a policy of “non-alignment in peace and neutrality in war”. The country was neutral in both world wars—though it cooperated with both Germany and Allied nations  ..read more

Designed for HAY by Danish designer Leif Jørgensen, the Loop Stand is a series of tables and clothing stands. The series has just been relaunched in a number of new variants, with the tabletop now offered in oak veneer and the trestles updated in deep tones of red and blue. Learn more about the Danish loop stand. These new additions bring freshness to the well-known series and extend the options and versatility of the tables. The loop stand family Characterized by its uncluttered, graphic expression, the collection features a distinctive three-legged design. All models in the collection are o ..read more

Google Flights not only allows you to see what days are the cheapest to fly and what site has the cheapest fares but also allows you to purchase the tickets by following the links provided on the site. Learn how to reduce your flight costs with Google Flights. When following the provided links, you will sometimes purchase directly from the airline, and sometimes it will direct you to sites such as Priceline or Expedia. So, how do you use the functions of Google Flights to book flights as low as $178 to get from Los Angeles to Europe? If you already know where you would like to go, grab your l ..read more

The waterfront in Denmark’s capital has undergone impressive redevelopment in recent decades and transformed into Copenhagen’s new recreational hub. Today, you can almost read the chapters of Copenhagen’s harbor from fortress and trading port through shipbuilder and business center to a modern, creative knowledge city with integrated urban districts. The Copenhagen waterfront has been transformed into a vibrant public space with recreational activities and residential developments. The urban regeneration of the harbor has been in progress for nearly two decades. Politicians, landowners, and i ..read more

Moving to a new country is a thrilling adventure, packed with opportunities for personal growth and discovery. With its stunning natural landscapes, exceptional quality of life, and robust social welfare, Scandinavia stands out as a top destination for those pondering why to move abroad. In this article we give you insider tips and advice from expats living in Scandinavia. Scandinavia, encompassing Sweden, Norway and Denmark, offers a mosaic of experiences catering to various lifestyles and preferences. Drawing on advice from expats living in Scandinavia, this article aims to equip you with i ..read more