Balancing the Bad Days Abroad | Look for the Stories

On June 11, 2021June 12, 2021 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn #expatlife, Copenhagen, Expat Life1 Comment

It’s not all sunshine and roses this life lived abroad

SOMETIMES ALL YOU CAN SEE IS THE DOG SHIT AND CIGARETTE BUTTS

Not every day in this life lived abroad is wonderful. Even when you live in wonderful, wonderful, Copenhagen. If you read along at Oregon Girl Around the World, you know. I want you to come here. Come to Copenhagen, she said. I’ll say it again. And you should. I miss you! Please plan a visit! It’s all sorts of cute over here. But while I like to share the pretty bits more than than the shitty bits, I have to be honest. Those days happen too. Continue reading “Balancing the Bad Days Abroad | Look for the Stories” →

Enjoy a Slice of Danish Summer Town Life in Adorable Ebeltoft Denmark

On June 4, 2021June 11, 2021 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Denmark1 Comment

Explore this gem of the Djursland region

FIND NATURE, CULTURE, LOCAL FOOD, AND FUN ON THE EAST COAST OF JUTLAND

The Danes know how to savor summer. Those who have coped with even one long and dark Danish winter will understand why. Here in Scandinavia, you’ll find whole villages and towns dedicated to enjoying the long hours of that sweet summer life. Lovely little Ebeltoft, Denmark is just such a spot. Continue reading “Enjoy a Slice of Danish Summer Town Life in Adorable Ebeltoft Denmark” →

Reasons to Beeline for a Blue Flag Beach

On May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Beach, DenmarkLeave a comment

Sustainable Blue Flag beaches offer clean water and coastlines with safe access for all.

No matter where you live in Denmark, you are never further than 52 kilometers from the coast. And under Danish law, the entire span of that shore is open to the public. But which beaches are best? That might depend on what you are looking to do on your day out. Knowing that the spot you have picked has first aid facilities, stringent water testing policies, and protections for the local environment is a great place to begin. Look for the iconic blue flag flying to find just that sort of beach.

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Plan an Artful Day Out Around Copenhagen | What’s on and How to Get Tickets

On May 14, 2021May 15, 2021 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn CopenhagenLeave a comment

Current Exhibitions and Entrance Rules for Art Museums in and around the Danish Capital

From classics to contemporary, there are plenty of places for you to peruse Denmark’s impressive collection of art. With a rich cultural history and artistic legacy of its own, in these institutions you’ll find Danish artists as well as those of international acclaim. But what are the rules to book tickets to get inside?

Beginning on April 21, 2021 – all of the museums and cultural institutions in Denmark have been allowed to re-open within current government guidelines. Each facility listed here has incorporated the latest recommended health measures to ensure all visitors and staff stay safe and protected.

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Lyngvig Fyr Lighthouse on the west coast of Denmark

Discover the Beautiful & Wild West Coast of Jutland, Denmark

On April 8, 2021May 9, 2021 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Denmark, Jutland4 Comments

So many reasons to explore the Danish Vesterhavet region

IS THE “VESTKYST” THE BEST COAST IN DENMARK?

The sea feels different on this side of Denmark. Here you must climb tall grass-covered dunes that crest to reveal wide windswept swaths of open sandy beaches. This is the North Sea and it can batter this shore. It definitely feels wilder and freer compared to the calmer Baltic Sea around Copenhagen. This is the Danish west coast. Vestkysten in Danish. We recently spent a long Easter break weekend in a cozy summer house nestled safely behind those sand dunes north of Hvide Sande in west Jutland. Come see why this area is worthy of exploring more.