Copenhagen
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Copenhagen
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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Copenhagen
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
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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Copenhagen
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…
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Copenhagen
With Help from Government, Nonprofits, Copenhagen Residents Make City More Sustainable
Residents of Copenhagen, Denmark have watched their city transform in the last five decades to become one of the greenest in the world. With plans to become carbon neutral by 2025, biking infrastructure all over the city and an annual average of 0.0 exposure to indoor air pollution, which is…
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Copenhagen
The Pricey Chocolate Culture in Copenhagen
Whenever I go abroad, I try to find what dish is native to the region, and although Denmark has its classic meals, nothing beats it pastries and chocolate. Danish chocolate is considered a delicacy, especially when inside a pastry. It is delicious to consume and even better to enjoy. The…
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Copenhagen
The Tour de France Finally Comes to Denmark
The Tour de France is set across Denmark for its first time starting in Copenhagen on July 1 and ending in Sønderborg on July 3. This is the most north that the competition has ever taken place. Senior communication consultant for Sport Event Denmark, Eline Andersen, says this has been…
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Copenhagen
Food Waste is Fought in Denmark Via Too Good To Go App
Too Good To Go combines the convenience of online food ordering and the environmental consciousness of today’s public, connecting consumers with affordable food options that would otherwise go to waste. While in Copenhagen, the prevalence of sustainable options is everywhere, and the Too Good To Go app is thriving. In…
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Copenhagen
The Allure of ‘Hygge’ and How It Attracts Denmark’s Tourists
While planning an upcoming trip to Denmark, tourists often stumble upon a unique Danish term important to the county’s culture: “hygge.” With no American cultural equivalence, the concept of hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) piques the interest of tourists who want to know more about Denmark’s customs. “When we were researching the…
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Copenhagen
The Creation And Curation of Graphic Design in Copenhagen
The meshing of history and innovation is clear in Copenhagen, Denmark, where 400-year-old buildings stand across from new shops lining the streets. Though the city is filled with history, new signs advertise along every block. This constant influx of media can be as overwhelming as it is informative, especially as…