In addition to friends, family, and overall familiarity, there are some surprising things I miss from home. Six months elsewhere goes past fast in almost any conditions. But these little observations remind me that I’m not at home. 1. Having more than two big tea mugs It is surprising how little material we need for … Continue reading The surprising things I miss from home
Category: Denmark
Our six months stay in Denmark
Frederiksberg winter blues
This week I attended meetings at Copenhagen Business School and walked through Frederiksberg Have (park). I'd love to write a novel or poem about the park as it seems a world of its own in the middle of Copenhagen. Actually, Frederiksberg is its own municipality in the middle of Copenhagen. Frederiksberg park is not the … Continue reading Frederiksberg winter blues
Teleported to Roskilde
I missed my bus this morning. Twice. In a row. I took another bus which is not as convenient for me and finally made it to the Roskilde university. I need a bike, start to act like a Dane and bike to work. This episode captures something elemental about moving to another country for a … Continue reading Teleported to Roskilde
Our Great Move to Roskilde
Everything has a reason, even running late from a morning bus. Now I can wear my slippers and write a long due blog post concerning our move to Roskilde, Denmark, for six months. Actually, there’s only 5 ½ months left. Instead of words, here's some photos of our journey and first days in Roskilde. We … Continue reading Our Great Move to Roskilde
Should we take a blender? The realities of moving abroad for half a year
We are moving to Denmark for six months in two weeks time. I’m visiting Roskilde University, Centre for Social Entrepreneurship due to my PhD studies. Exciting stuff! This is what I have been dreaming about for some years now: visiting a relevant place for my work and gaining everyday experiences while living in a new … Continue reading Should we take a blender? The realities of moving abroad for half a year
Eeva Houtbeckers 