The dark days are here and no, they are no joke, even for us Danes :D Lots of candles and "hygge" with friends is highly recommended the next 4 months :) I hope you have a great time here Joana :)
Absolutely, the dark days can be quite a challenge! I love the idea of 'hygge' to combat the darker days. Surrounding myself with candles, friends, and creating a cozy atmosphere makes a world of difference. It's one of the things I appreciate most here in Denmark! 🕯️😊 Thank you for your comment
The biig supermarket stores like Bilka DOES NOT close that early most close at 22:00 and some days they close at midnight..... Netto , 365, and the likes close around 21:00
You're right :) However, I ended up referring to the supermarkets near me, and I was just trying to give a general example of the difference with Portugal :)! Thank you for the comment and insight
Even as a Dane I can relate to having a difficult time with the dark days of the winter. Some years it's better than others, depending on the general mood. But hey at least we have more light than in places north of the polar circle, where they get some days without sun at all (and in the summer get days where the sun doesn't go down at all). At least we can look forward to december 21st, the shortest day of the year, and take comfort in the thought that from then on the days will get longer.
Absolutely, I totally understand what you mean about the challenging winter days, especially the darkness! You're right that we're fortunate to have more daylight compared to places north of the polar circle where they experience days without sun in the winter and never ending daylight in the summer, I honestly don't know how they handle it 😪 Thank you for you comment❤
@@thejoanaalvesThis is why shops close early compared to southern Europe it's not to do with work life balance as you put it, same in UK and other northern countries, it's because historically we had to make the most of the day before it got dark. We also don't stop for long periods in the middle of the day like in Iberia to avoid the heat.
@@aldozilli1293 You're absolutely right! I should have also talked about that factor! In the next video I make, I'll address this point. Thank you for your comment, it's always good to learn. 🤍
I totally relate with the dark days!! When I lived in Warsaw (even for only 6 months) it was the most challenging thing for me to deal with! Great video!! 👌🏼👌🏼
As a Dane I visited Portugal many years ago, on a Historical Trip (Horrible traffic!) and found out that I hardly could buy a decent bottle of Port, as it had all been exported to GB and Denmark (I'm a collector of those and still have a "decent" Collection of finer versions!). Our hotel in Lisbon had its roof near torn off by landing planes to the Airport! I liked the music and brought a CD back with a very popular Portuguese Singer! And we also visited the Beach with the World Record high surf! But the Old Looking, rebuilt Castle (Salazar) with the copies of the original carpets, which are actually, exhibited in Spain 😁? But I liked it anyway.
@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188, first of all, thank you so much for your commet! It sounds like you had quite an adventure in Portugal! The traffic is a huge struggle we have... specialy in Lisbon :( It's great that you enjoyed the music and brought back a CD from a popular Portuguese singer - any chance you can share the artist's name? :) Exploring the beach with the world record high surf must have been exhilarating, it's called "Praia da Nazaré"! And despite the historical nuances at the Old Castle, it's wonderful that you found charm in it. Do you have any plans to revisit Portugal or explore other historical destinations? Safe travels! 😊🌍
@@thejoanaalves We also had a Fado evening - and it was one of the most famous, a by then rather young woman! My present car haven't even a CD player any more, so I have saved most of my huge collection in my cellar. Our Guide was a former Danish Stewardess, now living in Portugal and we looked at local History, very much. Our party was to a high degree Danish Teachers, who also liked this! As now 75 and with a Handicapped wife I doubt we will come back, as she like to be able to meet if anything happens to one of us. But I liked our visit very much, also without a proper bottle of Port! Finn
The quality of the tap water depends on where the water originally comes from. Danish tap water primarily comes from the underground; Portuguese water comes fra lakes and the sea. Therefore the Portuguese authorities have to add clorin to make sure the water is safe to drink. Hi from Copenhagen🙂
@frankhollinger3692, thanks for the insight into the water quality difference between Denmark and Portugal! The use of chlorine in Portuguese water for safety is an interesting detail, I actually didn't knew that :o
@@thejoanaalves I have met an Englishman, walking along Hadrians Wall, who knew about Danish Water and its origin! And also visited Malta where they hardly have any water in the chalk, so all is imported for drinking.
Welcome to Denmark 😊0:40 I live in Copenhagen and totally agree with the lack of personal space. My solution is, I just stay away from crowded streets and I stay away from the tourist areas like Strøget and Nyhavn, there are so many other options, when you know the city.
Thank you for the warm welcome! 😊 It's great to hear your perspective on managing personal space in Copenhagen! Avoiding crowded streets and touristy areas like Strøget and Nyhavn makes sense, and it's a smart strategy to explore alternative options. What are some of your favorite lesser known spots or hidden gems in the city that you would recommend to newcomers? :)
@@thejoanaalves It all depends on the purpose of going somewhere, what expectations you have and when you have time for it. If there is an event or a popular place, there will always be many people, especially in the summer. Would recommend jumping on a bike and exploring Copenhagen and all the districts, It's the best way to get to know the city. 🙂
Dear Joana! Your a gift to Denmark ! We need U and more like U ! Please Stay 👍😊👍 ! All of Europe always needs well educated employees and workers! Joana! Your SO Welcome here! Happy New Year !
Thank you so much for your kind word! It's truly heartening to hear such encouragement. I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Denmark and be part of this vibrant community. Happy New Year filled with joy and success! 🇩🇰😊🎉
O que mais me chocou, mas que agora faz todo o sentido, é ver as crianças nos carrinhos do lado de fora dos restaurantes e a dormir nas varandas. A escuridão dos dias também me aflige...
Sim, também acaba por ser uma tradição aqui! É realmente chocante ao ínicio, mas acaba por ser uma forma de deixar os bebés mais fortes e com defesas eheh, para além disso também já li que os bebés dormem melhor na rua, porque estão mais frequinhos! No entanto eles dormem nos carrinhos super bem agasalhados. É verdade, os dias longos são complicados! Por isso é que os dinamarqueses acordem muito cedo, de forma a conseguirem aproveitar o máximo possível alguma luz do dia! :) Beijinhoooo e obrigada pelo comentário!
The bicycle thing is to a big extens a Copenhagen thing, but not neclected in other citys! Becuse its a conviniance thing, its even more convinient then use of public transportation!
Don't stay in all winter. Go or bike, also in evening. Going out and get some fresh air in your lungs are important. I do have a small flashlight in my winter jacket, it is very handy in winter time. Embrace the dark, and take your vitamins. Actually, the vitamins ain't needed if eating correct. Scandinavians and Finns have survived for thousands of years. Hope you learn to live with the dark. Nice video.
Thanks for the tips, I totally agree about getting fresh air and staying active during the winter. A small flashlight is a great idea-I’ll definitely consider adding one to my winter gear :)
Adorei este video!! Descreves extremamente bem as coisas que a mim também me fez confusão / mas que agora aprecio - na Dinamarca! E a edição: Very niiiiice!!! :D Beijinho
You are only telling about the dark days at winter time but you forgot to tell about that it’s totally opposite in the summertime when it’s very light most of the day and night…
Im soon moving out of Portugal too. We're a family of 3 (4th coming soon) and I'm an industrial designer and my wife's a nutritionist. What tips would you suggest for a family with kids?
@op_vox Congrats on the upcoming move! For a family with kids, here are a few tips: - Look for family-friendly neighborhoods with good schools and amenities. - Research schools and childcare options early to ensure a smooth transition. - Familiarize yourself with the local healthcare system and find a nearby pediatrician. - Learning some basic Danish can be helpful, especially for your kids and integrating into the community. Wishing you all the best with your move and settling into your new home!
Ehm yes they do. People just stop and looks around and forgets there might be someone behind them. This literally happens every time i go shopping. Every freaking time.
The dark days are here and no, they are no joke, even for us Danes :D Lots of candles and "hygge" with friends is highly recommended the next 4 months :) I hope you have a great time here Joana :)
Absolutely, the dark days can be quite a challenge! I love the idea of 'hygge' to combat the darker days. Surrounding myself with candles, friends, and creating a cozy atmosphere makes a world of difference. It's one of the things I appreciate most here in Denmark! 🕯️😊 Thank you for your comment
The biig supermarket stores like Bilka DOES NOT close that early most close at 22:00 and some days they close at midnight..... Netto , 365, and the likes close around 21:00
You're right :) However, I ended up referring to the supermarkets near me, and I was just trying to give a general example of the difference with Portugal :)! Thank you for the comment and insight
Even as a Dane I can relate to having a difficult time with the dark days of the winter. Some years it's better than others, depending on the general mood.
But hey at least we have more light than in places north of the polar circle, where they get some days without sun at all (and in the summer get days where the sun doesn't go down at all).
At least we can look forward to december 21st, the shortest day of the year, and take comfort in the thought that from then on the days will get longer.
Absolutely, I totally understand what you mean about the challenging winter days, especially the darkness!
You're right that we're fortunate to have more daylight compared to places north of the polar circle where they experience days without sun in the winter and never ending daylight in the summer, I honestly don't know how they handle it 😪
Thank you for you comment❤
@@thejoanaalvesThis is why shops close early compared to southern Europe it's not to do with work life balance as you put it, same in UK and other northern countries, it's because historically we had to make the most of the day before it got dark. We also don't stop for long periods in the middle of the day like in Iberia to avoid the heat.
@@aldozilli1293 You're absolutely right! I should have also talked about that factor! In the next video I make, I'll address this point. Thank you for your comment, it's always good to learn. 🤍
I totally relate with the dark days!! When I lived in Warsaw (even for only 6 months) it was the most challenging thing for me to deal with! Great video!! 👌🏼👌🏼
It issss.... :(
Thank you
As a Dane I visited Portugal many years ago, on a Historical Trip (Horrible traffic!) and found out that I hardly could buy a decent bottle of Port, as it had all been exported to GB and Denmark (I'm a collector of those and still have a "decent" Collection of finer versions!). Our hotel in Lisbon had its roof near torn off by landing planes to the Airport! I liked the music and brought a CD back with a very popular Portuguese Singer! And we also visited the Beach with the World Record high surf! But the Old Looking, rebuilt Castle (Salazar) with the copies of the original carpets, which are actually, exhibited in Spain 😁? But I liked it anyway.
@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188, first of all, thank you so much for your commet! It sounds like you had quite an adventure in Portugal!
The traffic is a huge struggle we have... specialy in Lisbon :(
It's great that you enjoyed the music and brought back a CD from a popular Portuguese singer - any chance you can share the artist's name? :)
Exploring the beach with the world record high surf must have been exhilarating, it's called "Praia da Nazaré"!
And despite the historical nuances at the Old Castle, it's wonderful that you found charm in it.
Do you have any plans to revisit Portugal or explore other historical destinations? Safe travels! 😊🌍
@@thejoanaalves We also had a Fado evening - and it was one of the most famous, a by then rather young woman! My present car haven't even a CD player any more, so I have saved most of my huge collection in my cellar.
Our Guide was a former Danish Stewardess, now living in Portugal and we looked at local History, very much. Our party was to a high degree Danish Teachers, who also liked this! As now 75 and with a Handicapped wife I doubt we will come back, as she like to be able to meet if anything happens to one of us. But I liked our visit very much, also without a proper bottle of Port! Finn
@@thejoanaalves And by then we hardly had any surf, just a little ripples on the water!
@@thejoanaalves I have visited Cairo many times, so Nothing in the Traffic will ever be felt absurd, compared with that!!!!
The quality of the tap water depends on where the water originally comes from. Danish tap water primarily comes from the underground; Portuguese water comes fra lakes and the sea. Therefore the Portuguese authorities have to add clorin to make sure the water is safe to drink. Hi from Copenhagen🙂
@frankhollinger3692, thanks for the insight into the water quality difference between Denmark and Portugal! The use of chlorine in Portuguese water for safety is an interesting detail, I actually didn't knew that :o
@@thejoanaalves I have met an Englishman, walking along Hadrians Wall, who knew about Danish Water and its origin! And also visited Malta where they hardly have any water in the chalk, so all is imported for drinking.
Welcome to Denmark 😊0:40 I live in Copenhagen and totally agree with the lack of personal space. My solution is, I just stay away from crowded streets and I stay away from the tourist areas like Strøget and Nyhavn, there are so many other options, when you know the city.
Thank you for the warm welcome! 😊 It's great to hear your perspective on managing personal space in Copenhagen! Avoiding crowded streets and touristy areas like Strøget and Nyhavn makes sense, and it's a smart strategy to explore alternative options. What are some of your favorite lesser known spots or hidden gems in the city that you would recommend to newcomers? :)
@@thejoanaalves It all depends on the purpose of going somewhere, what expectations you have and when you have time for it. If there is an event or a popular place, there will always be many people, especially in the summer. Would recommend jumping on a bike and exploring Copenhagen and all the districts, It's the best way to get to know the city. 🙂
Dear Joana! Your a gift to Denmark ! We need U and more like U ! Please Stay 👍😊👍 ! All of Europe always needs well educated employees and workers! Joana! Your SO Welcome here! Happy New Year !
Thank you so much for your kind word! It's truly heartening to hear such encouragement. I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Denmark and be part of this vibrant community. Happy New Year filled with joy and success! 🇩🇰😊🎉
Water and stores, so true in Belgium also!!! Feel the same
Ahahahah I get you 😋
O que mais me chocou, mas que agora faz todo o sentido, é ver as crianças nos carrinhos do lado de fora dos restaurantes e a dormir nas varandas. A escuridão dos dias também me aflige...
Sim, também acaba por ser uma tradição aqui! É realmente chocante ao ínicio, mas acaba por ser uma forma de deixar os bebés mais fortes e com defesas eheh, para além disso também já li que os bebés dormem melhor na rua, porque estão mais frequinhos! No entanto eles dormem nos carrinhos super bem agasalhados.
É verdade, os dias longos são complicados! Por isso é que os dinamarqueses acordem muito cedo, de forma a conseguirem aproveitar o máximo possível alguma luz do dia! :)
Beijinhoooo e obrigada pelo comentário!
Can't wait to go coffeeshop hunting with you!
You're going to love it here! I can't wait!!
The bicycle thing is to a big extens a Copenhagen thing, but not neclected in other citys!
Becuse its a conviniance thing, its even more convinient then use of public transportation!
Yeess! Totally right! And I love to ride my bike here :)
As diferenças são grandes, sim. Excelente tema. Dá nos a conhecer um pouco mais da adaptação de quem sai do seu país ❤
São mesmo :) Obrigada!
Love it!!!! ❤
Thank youuu
Don't stay in all winter. Go or bike, also in evening. Going out and get some fresh air in your lungs are important. I do have a small flashlight in my winter jacket, it is very handy in winter time. Embrace the dark, and take your vitamins. Actually, the vitamins ain't needed if eating correct. Scandinavians and Finns have survived for thousands of years.
Hope you learn to live with the dark. Nice video.
Thanks for the tips, I totally agree about getting fresh air and staying active during the winter. A small flashlight is a great idea-I’ll definitely consider adding one to my winter gear :)
Adorei este video!! Descreves extremamente bem as coisas que a mim também me fez confusão / mas que agora aprecio - na Dinamarca! E a edição: Very niiiiice!!! :D Beijinho
Vida do emigranteeee! Mas no geral o saldo é MUITO positivo :)
tão bom! excited to go there in december and try the tap water ahah
omggggg xD You can have as much tap water as you want xD
You are only telling about the dark days at winter time but you forgot to tell about that it’s totally opposite in the summertime when it’s very light most of the day and night…
eheheh, you're right! It will be for another video :)
In the summer, the short days are long... 😜
True too 🤣🤣☀️☀️☀️
Too be fair this view kinda only goes for Copenhagen. If you live in a smaller city your view will get a bit different. But else it’s kinda spot on.
I believe you're right. I haven't had the chance to experience life outside Copenhagen, but I would love to explore the rest of Denmark! 🥰🥰
Só imagino o caos de bicicletas que deve existir à porta de estádios de futebol ou pavilhões de eventos 😂
Eu juro que eu não sei como, no meio de tanta bicicleta, eles conseguem reconhecer a sua própria xD
Im soon moving out of Portugal too. We're a family of 3 (4th coming soon) and I'm an industrial designer and my wife's a nutritionist. What tips would you suggest for a family with kids?
@op_vox Congrats on the upcoming move! For a family with kids, here are a few tips:
- Look for family-friendly neighborhoods with good schools and amenities.
- Research schools and childcare options early to ensure a smooth transition.
- Familiarize yourself with the local healthcare system and find a nearby pediatrician.
- Learning some basic Danish can be helpful, especially for your kids and integrating into the community.
Wishing you all the best with your move and settling into your new home!
What about the SNAPS? 👀
You need to make a video on your channel about that 🤣
The first few items sounds like you live in Copenhagen and not outside Copenhagen.
Ehehe, you're right :) I'm now starting to discover the rest of Denmark! Any advices? :)
People bumping into eachother? Ehr, no
Ahahah, sometimes it happens :)
Thank you for your comment!
Ehm yes they do. People just stop and looks around and forgets there might be someone behind them. This literally happens every time i go shopping. Every freaking time.