Denmark 101 with Alex Berger

By: Alex Berger
  • Summary

  • Tips, tricks, and cultural observations about the Danes and life in Denmark. From Copenhagen on the island of Sjaelland to Aarhus, Alborg and the far reaches of Jutland. I aspire to explore Denmark and to report back on Denmark's wonderful people, rich traditions and subtle quirks.
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Episodes
  • Shoe Etiquette and Danish Homes
    Dec 24 2018

    When you visit a Danish household, apartments in particular, there tends to be one hard and fast rule....the podcast title probably gives it away, but give this episode a watch and weigh in with your own stories and experiences.

    If you're Danish hopefully you'll find this series interesting, a bit informative, and not too outlandishly offensive.

    If you're a foreigner coming to Denmark, I hope this helps you build upon observations and insights the rest of us had to find out the hard way.

    Topics that will be covered include the Danish approach to nudity, how to make Danish friends, how to meet Danes, Danish manners, and even a look at Janteloven.

    Stay tuned for future updates - this is just the beginning!

    Explore the stories behind this podcast at http://virtualwayfarer.com.

    Where you can find me:

    BLOG - http://www.virtualwayfarer.com
    FACEBOOK- http://www.facebook.com/virtualwayfarer
    INSTAGRAM - http://instagram.com/virtualwayfarer
    TWITTER - http://twitter.com/AlexBerger

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    5 mins
  • Danes and Doggy Bags
    Dec 12 2018

    The meal was amazing. The portions were bottomless. You're ready to go home but feel guilty about wasting food. You're also feeling a bit lazy - why cook tomorrow morning? So, you ask for a doggy bag. What's a doggy bag? It's a to-go bag for your leftovers and while it may eventually find its way to a canine friend, the food you save and take home is usually reserved for human consumption as delicious leftovers. At least, that's how we do it in the US. But, what about Denmark?

    If you're Danish hopefully you'll find this series interesting, a bit informative, and not too outlandishly offensive.

    If you're a foreigner coming to Denmark, I hope this helps you build upon observations and insights the rest of us had to find out the hard way.

    Topics that will be covered include the Danish approach to nudity, how to make Danish friends, how to meet Danes, Danish manners, and even a look at Janteloven.

    Stay tuned for future updates - this is just the beginning!

    Explore the stories behind this podcast at http://virtualwayfarer.com.

    Where you can find me:

    BLOG - http://www.virtualwayfarer.com
    FACEBOOK- http://www.facebook.com/virtualwayfarer
    INSTAGRAM - http://instagram.com/virtualwayfarer
    TWITTER - http://twitter.com/AlexBerger

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    5 mins
  • Scandinavia and Fur Fashion
    Nov 17 2018

    Yikes! It's a hard topic. What's up with all the Danes wearing fur and working it into Danish fashion? Why is it still so popular in Nordic and Scandinavian fashion when most other regions have abandoned it? I encourage everyone tow atch the full video for commenting, particularly as I know it's an emotional and sensitive topic for most. Right or wrong is up to you, but, as with everything in this series - I aim to better understand and explain the what and the why. The rest, I leave up to you. Just keep it civil!

    If you're Danish hopefully you'll find this series interesting, a bit informative, and not too outlandishly offensive.

    If you're a foreigner coming to Denmark, I hope this helps you build upon observations and insights the rest of us had to find out the hard way.

    Topics that will be covered include the Danish approach to nudity, how to make Danish friends, how to meet Danes, Danish manners, and even a look at Janteloven.

    Stay tuned for future updates - this is just the beginning!

    Explore the stories behind this podcast at http://virtualwayfarer.com.

    Where you can find me:

    BLOG - http://www.virtualwayfarer.com
    FACEBOOK- http://www.facebook.com/virtualwayfarer
    INSTAGRAM - http://instagram.com/virtualwayfarer
    TWITTER - http://twitter.com/AlexBerger

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    6 mins

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