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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The Requirement of a Bike: Seeing Copenhagen from the Sidewalk
Before studying abroad, I never expected to feel left out due to my inability to ride a bicycle. Even in cities where bikes are popular, such as Oxford, England, I was fine walking and taking buses. However, Copenhagen is different as its size demands the ability to ride a bike…
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Handball: A Reflection of Denmark’s Culture, Values
Handball reflects Denmark’s core values and allows tourists a deeper connection to Danish culture. Being an active fan of handball as a visitor is a simple and engaging decision to feel like a local while exploring the country. Social Relevance The sport’s fast-paced movement and three-step rule cause demand for…
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Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen: A Place to Feel Like a Kid Again
Amusement parks have always brought me a sense of thrill and happiness — now, they bring me feelings of nostalgia. Growing up, I went to amusement parks with my family all the time. Whether it was Disney World or a small park in New Hampshire, I always had a great…
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An Egalitarian Work Culture: What We Can Learn from the Danes
Danish work culture is known for its emphasis on work-life balance, resulting in a healthy relationship with work that doesn’t necessarily sacrifice quality. This presents a stark contrast to “hustle culture,” a popular sentiment in the United States where the value of a worker is measured by whether they go…
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A Place for the Dead and the Living: Vestre Kirkegård’s Dual Purpose
I spent a quiet afternoon getting lost in Vestre Kirkegård, Denmark’s largest cemetery, aimlessly wandering its winding paths and tall hedges, yet I wasn’t creeped out or afraid, tensing up at the silence or trying to find my way out, a safe distance from its marble headstones. In fact, on…
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Paddle and Pick: How You Can Kayak for Free in Copenhagen
The crystal-like water is glistening before me as I anxiously await on a wooden dock for a kayak tour in Copenhagen Harbour. The time is 1:55 in the afternoon. I arrive at my check-in point just in the knick of time to run a last-minute checklist in my head. Life…
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The Human Library: Challenging Stereotypes Through Conversation
A 20-year-old rising college junior sits with a middle-aged woman on a sunlit Sunday afternoon in Copenhagen, Denmark. The two are in close contact, sitting only a foot across from each other on wooden platforms. Colorful flowers are spaced around them, with leafy greens to balance the mix of purples,…
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Danish Pastry Class Offers Insight into Denmark’s Cuisine
In almost every coffee shop in Copenhagen, a tourist can stop in and pick up an authentic Danish pastry to enjoy while exploring the city. These delicious treats come in many shapes, sizes and flavors. For travelers who are planning their trip to Denmark and want to learn more about…
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Copenhagen Photo Festival 2022: An Unstructured Approach to Photographic Storytelling
I stumbled upon the Copenhagen Photo Festival after seeing a poster advertisement in the main part of the city. With no idea what to expect, I ventured out in search of the festival and found a community sharing stories through photographs. The annual festival took place from June 2-12…
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Fashion In Copenhagen: A Little Bit of Everything
Trench coats, bright colors, jeans and corduroy galore. That is what fashion is seen when walking down the streets in Copenhagen, Denmark. “Everything,” said Julie Andersen, a stylist at PIECES, a clothing store in Copenhagen, “you can see all the classic styles; you can see the crazy styles.” With Copenhagen…