Travel Journalism
As part of the Grady College Travel Journalism programs, students not only immerse themselves in other places and cultures but also report on what they’ve found.
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Discovering Hidden Giants in Copenhagen
Pieced together with recycled wooden panels and hidden in various locations, larger-than-life troll statues have created a scavenger hunt spanning the globe. Some are more accessible than others, tucked away in forests or placed right outside of cities, bringing tourists and locals alike into nature. The artist behind these trolls…
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Danish Restaurants Take Sustainable Approach with Kitchens
Restaurants throughout Copenhagen have implemented sustainable strategies when curating their menu and kitchens. While operating in an urban city, these restaurants are growing their own food and buying locally to minimize their impact on the surrounding environment. “Restaurants are not sustainable, I prefer to say responsible because we do have…
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Danish Researchers Look to AI for Sustainable Future
GPT-3, the groundbreaking artificial intelligence language model, puts out more than just human-like responses to your questions — it’s estimated to release the same amount of carbon it would take to travel around the equator roughly 18 times in an EU-registered car, according to research from 2022. Raghavendra Selvan and…
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Exploring Copenhagen’s Most Vibrant Neighborhood: A Day Unplanned in Nørrebro
My mom used to yell at me during family vacations when I would talk about what was next on our itinerary. I wasn’t, and still am not, good at enjoying “the now.” It’s an ongoing battle, as my brain would rather daydream about the future than practice mindfulness. Not until…
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Fabro: Fusion of Danish, Italian Dining
Outside Fabro, an Italian restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark, chatter can be heard from multiple blocks away. Wine glasses are in practically every hand; customers are standing on the sidewalk, sitting on the curb and taking pictures around the scenic street; and smiles are on everyone’s faces. Hygge and Found Family…
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Cultivating Copenhagen’s Community Through Games: Bastard Café
Thousands of board games line the walls, coupled with loud music and colorful art that sets the ambiance of the establishment. Along with the food and drinks that one would typically find at a coffee shop, games are available for patrons to browse before settling down to play. With over…
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A Culture of Comfort: The Significance of Coffee in Copenhagen
In rainy, chilly Copenhagen, a walk down any narrow street of colorful houses on a cobblestone path will be rewarded with at least one cozy coffee shop. True to Danish style, the interiors of the city’s countless cafes are often warm and well-designed, living up to the culture defined by…
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The Danish Deviation: How Trust Propels News Media
Denmark is known for its culture of trust, with trust considered “the basis of most social interactions as well as business and government,” according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. “Denmark is off the scale in trust,” said Brendan Sweeney, a Danish Institute for Study Abroad Copenhagen Faculty…
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Unrevolutionary Revolution: The Past, Present and Future of Denmark’s Queer Community
A group of people stand around a table pointing at different designs of fliers. The fliers are all black, each with a different configuration of a pink or yellow logo, and some have an additional rainbow or silhouette of a drag queen. A steaming coffeepot and a cake box sit…
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Tote Bags: Popular Accessory for Denmark’s Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Scanning my groceries at Føtex Food’s self-checkout on the second day of our stay in Copenhagen, I was met with a question I had never experienced at a supermarket in my small hometown in Georgia. “Do you want to purchase a plastic bag?” Cutting Down on Consumption and Cost Finja…