
About this podcast
Quick takes on life in Denmark, in 10 minutes or less. Life as an international in Denmark, one of the world's most homogenous countries, isn't always easy. In Denmark's longest-running English-language podcast, Kay Xander Mellish, an American who has lived in Denmark for more than a decade, offers tips for enjoying your time in "the world's happiest country" plus insights on Danish culture and Danish working culture. Whether you're living in Denmark, thinking about moving to Denmark, or…
150 episodes · society
How to Live in Denmark
About this podcast
Quick takes on life in Denmark, in 10 minutes or less. Life as an international in Denmark, one of the world's most homogenous countries, isn't always easy. In Denmark's longest-running English-language podcast, Kay Xander Mellish, an American who has lived in Denmark for more than a decade, offers tips for enjoying your time in "the world's happiest country" plus insights on Danish culture and Danish working culture. Whether you're living in Denmark, thinking about moving to Denmark, or…
Recent episodes
- Copenhagen vs Berlin27 Jul · 7 min
- Brok: The Danish art of petty complaints24 Jun · 6 min
- Authenticity and the Danish Summer Light28 May · 8 min
- My Awkward First Year in Denmark29 Apr · 9 min
- The Scheduled Dane: Why Friendship Needs a Calendar30 Mar · 6 min
- Danish dinner party customs & why it's OK to break your Royal Copenhagen cup15 Feb · 7 min
- Vintage TV and movies as a guide to Danish culture22 Jan · 9 min
- December: Little Nisse, Big Money: The Danish Year Part 123 Dec 2025 · 7 min
- November Rain and "daylighting" buried rivers: The Danish Year Part 1122 Nov 2025 · 9 min
- October, democracy in denmark, and competitive poster hanging: The Danish Year Part 1013 Oct 2025 · 9 min