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Category: Studying Abroad
Semesters abroad, internships, master’s degrees. I’ve done a lot of studying abroad in my day – mostly in Germany, but sometimes in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands too.
Copenhagen, as it’s meant to be seen
Last weekend I saw Copenhagen as it’s meant to be seen: from a bicycle.
An excursion to the German embassy to apply for a residence permit turned into a weekend-long trip to Denmark’s capital city. Instead of my usual diary-style narrative, I’m going to write you a “listicle” (list + article) around a topic: Copenhagen on a budget. Continue reading “Copenhagen, as it’s meant to be seen”
Rude awakening: An encounter with Danish tax law
Thus far in my journey I’ve been enjoying many of the benefits of the social welfare state of Denmark without having to pay much in return: (mostly) free health care, affordable public transport, steep student subsidies, etc. But after a paid gig tutoring undergraduates, the Danish powers that be decided it was time for me to pay up.
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Rakia: the best and worst thing to come from the Balkans
It burns like cheap vodka, is sweet like rum, and strong like moonshine. On two separate recent occasions I’ve been introduced to the alcoholic beverage rakia.
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Bike ride to the beach
One lazy Saturday afternoon my neighbor James and I decided to take a spontaneous bike ride to the beach.
Following the Wanderlust 