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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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…
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Bungy Jump 226 Feet Over Copenhagen Harbor
In the land of trust, where bicycles outnumber cars and babies are left outside stores in strollers, thrill seekers of Copenhagen can throw themselves off the side of a crane with one bungy cord strapped to their legs. Christian Malver, the owner of Bungy Jump Copenhagen, opened the jump in…
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Danish Ceramics: A New Realm for Sustainability
Irene Byon, a tourist customer at a local design studio in Copenhagen, Denmark, walks through the aisles of ceramics, enraptured by the colors and textures around her. “I like that everything’s handmade and has unique designs to it,” Byon said. Like Byon, many people are appreciative of the craftsmanship and…
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Wefood Market Cuts Food Waste Selling Excess for Less
Wefood, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, was the world’s first store to sell surplus foods, which extend the “best before” date but are still safe to consume. This also includes items with incorrect labels or damaged packaging but not fresh things like milk and yogurt. All are sold for a 30-50%…
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Copenhagen’s Secondhand Market Gives New Life to Old Stuff
Clemence Plantier is a fashionable French student clad in pinstripe trousers, chunky loafers and a silk scarf. She is a new member of “Free Your Stuff Copenhagen,” a Facebook group of close to 100,000 members dedicated to giving and taking furniture, clothes, appliances and plants — for free. Plantier, a…
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Danish School Builds Network for Refugee, Migrant Women in Technology
On a chilly Tuesday night in Copenhagen, Denmark, students rush inside from the rain as the sky darkens. Although it’s already evening and most Danes are heading home, class is about to begin for the women enrolled at the ReDI School of Digital Integration. The school is a nonprofit organization…
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Copenhagen Stage: Finding Identity in Culture, Choreography
Staring at his reflection in the studio’s mirror thinking back on the past 20 years of his life, Mark Philip finally felt like he could create, experiment and dance without the pressure of an approaching deadline. His newfound freedom in his movements filled up each corner of the empty studio…
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Enghaveparken: Where Sustainability Meets Livability in Copenhagen
The city of Copenhagen is known for being sustainable and happy. One reason for this is the livability of the city’s design. One aspect of livability in Copenhagen is access to public parks. Locals in Copenhagen use the parks for everything you could imagine. A walk through any park on…
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Musical Derivative of the Past: Copenhagen’s ‘New Normal’ Living with COVID-19
If you walked into a music bar or venue in Copenhagen, Denmark, you may feel transported to life before the COVID-19 pandemic. While a tourist might rub their eyes to confirm a familiar environment, Copenhagen residents don’t hesitate to dance, drink and experience music. This reminiscent atmosphere is the “new…
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Step into a Fairy Tale Called the Copenhagen Butterfly House
“Concrete jungle” is used to describe cities around the world, and Copenhagen, Denmark is no exception — even though “small concrete jungle” would probably be more accurate. Due to the city’s vast parks, water systems, and environmentally friendly areas, Copenhagen is still a city, but with many different places. One…