One Year in Denmark - Not What I Expected…
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Hello everyone and welcome back to my channel!
In this video, I'm want to celebrate with you my first year as an emmigrant in Denmark, and share some things I've gathered along the way. If you have any additional tips or insights, drop them in the comments below! :)
See ya in the next one... Byeeeee!
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I found the part on cold winters really funny. I lived in Spain, and in Spain I was always cold in the winters. To my bones! Inside the house, in friends houses, in restaurants, in shops, theatres, in the train and in the bus -every where.
In Denmark you go into the bus and it is warm, if you are could outside, you go in the first shop and say: I don't want to buy anything, I just want to get warm. And the answer: You are welcome to stay as long as you want.
In Denmark, I am never cold in the winter time 😊
Yesssss, I totaly relate! It's a whole different story in Denmark, though! 😁🥰
Actually I think buildings a well insulated in southern Europe as well.
Otherwise it would get very expensive to stay cool indoors in summer.
But while aircon and outside blinds are common in the south, in Denmark it's more common to have a heating system that can keep the indoors above 22°C even when it's -15C outside...
And you wouldn't see a shop owner rejecting a potential customer to the streets in a 40°C heatwave in Portugal or Spain either I believe. They'd let people come around to cool down in the aircondition.
While most food stores have A/C it's a rather new phenomenon for private homes to have two-way heatpumps here up north.
@@thejoanaalves what sort of job you are doing?
I’m a tech recruiter 🥰
You may know that we had a Portuguese Princess/Queen in Denmark: Berengària (1198 -1221)! She was married to King Valdemar II and became the mother of King Eric IV.
She is buried in St. Bendts Church in Ringsted, one of the two major Royal Burials in Denmark (The other is of course Roskilde Cathedral).
In late 1800 the Royal Burials in the floor became excavated and a Cast was made of her cranium, showing that she had been extremely beautiful, as also Valdemar's second wife (Berengària's head had for some reason been replaced with a stone in the coffin, and had been put to the side?)! They have the casts exhibited in a minor room in the Church.
That's so interesting! Thank you so much for sharing these historical facts! Now I'm really curious to visit that church!
Thanks again for your comment; it's always wonderful to learn a bit more about Denmark's history, especially in this specific situation that intersects with Portuguese history! ☺️☺️🙏🏼
@@thejoanaalves It is several years ago I visited Portugal on a Historical trip, and looking for Port! The neighboring building mostly had their roof torn off by landing planes for the Airport outside Lisbon! We also visited Salazars rebuilt Palace with the copies of the Tapestries which are in Madrid!
But I liked my stay anyway and would like to come back some time. Finn. Denmark
We also visited the Beach witch is known for a Record High Surf Wave and I think a neighboring Racetrack, known from F1. Finn
And the 4'th gorvenor of the Danish West Indian island (now the virgin islands) his wife came from a high ranking Jewish family from Portugal/Spain. Her father were Benjamin Musaphia. Gabriel Milan (the gorvernor) him self also came from a family that originated from Portugal.
I only know this, because they are all my ancestors.
Happy 1 year Denmarkversary! 🌍
I hope the next year will be a good one.
Thank you so much! I bet it will 🤍🇩🇰
Nice video, it promotes 'hygge' really well, even the dog has figured it out ☺🐶😄Congratulations on the 'Paper wedding' with Denmark, hope there will be more 🙂
Byte embraces the hygge culture better than anyone here at home, especially when it comes to snuggling with blankets on the sofa 🤣
Thank you sooooo much 🫶🏼
It's a good place. Great for bringing up children. Winter months can be difficult, even for Scandinavians. But there's so much else that makes up for the volatile weather.
I completely agree! Denmark is indeed a fantastic place! I don't have children yet, but I can't wait to have that experience! While the winter months can be challenging (and I struggle with that a lot too!), the quality of life, the sense of community, and various cultural offerings contribute to making it a wonderful place to live! 🥰
@@thejoanaalves Hi, I am a Dane who stumbled upon your video. It was really awesome watch. If you are set on having kids in Denmark, I can recommend looking up Forest Kindergartens just so you know they exist as an option for your kids ^^ best of luck to you!
Hellooooo :)
That’s awesome! That you so much for your tip! I’m planning on having yes eheheh but not for now 🤭🤭
We had a meeting, all the Danes, and we are happy you are here and you are welcome to stay, as Long as you like👍
Ohhhh such a nice comment!!! I loved it! Thank you for the kindness :)
Welcome aboard, we're glad you like it here.🙂👍
Yesss! I loving it 🤍
Planning to visit Denmark during summer to have a feel of the country before i make a job decision. This video has already made me feel hopeful that its a beautiful and warm country. Warm wishes 😊 🌍
Go for it! You’ll love it here 🤍
Carol, where are you comming from ?
the hard part is the dark winter -it gets dark at 4 o'clock in the afternoon in the shortest days plus the rain and cloudy weather, in summer however the days are very long it only gets dark 4-5 hours at night, the language is also hard to learn but everybody can speak english
Denmark in January and denmark in July is like two different countries
Woooooow!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Your videos just getting more and more amazing! Loved every scene and your take in Denmark for the first year! 🥹 It’s beautiful Jo 🥰
Thank you sweetheart! And thank you for your tips 🥰
good to hear about the positive life there - the lack of negativity was so pleasant, that I would just like to have stayed there :)
That’s soooo nice to read! Thank you for your comment! I’m really loving it here 🥰
Interesting learning about some on what it is like to move to Denmark from Portugal. Thank you for sharing.
I hope you're able to feel more and more at home here in Denmark.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I'm glad you found the insights about moving to Denmark from Portugal interesting. Denmark has indeed been a unique journey, and I appreciate your well wishes
Go Joana!! Your videos are amazing!
Thank you so much 🥺🤍
Welcome to the butterhole Denmark.
Obrigado.
She must have rehearsed what she was going to say since the dog gave the impression that it had heard it all before. 😀
Ahahah, you caught us! 😋
🌍 loved it, Joaninha!
Thank you so much, once again, for the support dear Kate 🤍
What a journey!!!! 🌍
Yesssss, it has been 🤍
What a beautiful video!💕
Thank you gorgeous! 🤍
that dog is like "please, I'm trying to sleep here"
Facts... He's the star of the show 🤣
Hi Joana
Welcome to Denmark. Remember there is much more of Denmark outside of Copenhagen.
Regards from Fyn
Absolutely! One of my goals for 2024 is definitely to start exploring the rest of Denmark! This first year has been a period of adjustment and gaining some stability; from here on, I am eager to see all the beautiful corners that Denmark has to offer! 🥰
Good luck with that project. Each of the many islands in Denmark have something to offer.
Best regards
NB: I am looking forward to watch other of your videos here on YT
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@@FlyToChina0071i can’t wait to explore 🥹
Thank you sooo much! 🥰
@@FlyToChina0071 and Fanø is one of them :)
Wishing you welcome to Denmark. I hope that you will have a great life here in Denmark 👍👍
Thank youuu! :)
Obrigado for sharing your experiences towards getting integrated into our society. May you always feel welcome and appreciated 🙂
De nada! (you are welcome!) Thank you for your kind words :)
Best Content Always!!!
Thank youuuuu 🙈
keep going, im watching!!
Thank you girl
You are doing fine.Welcome to Danmark. We hope you stay, young lady!
Thank you for the warm welcoming 🥰
OMG, that doggo is so sweet 😍
I know right?! 🥹🥹🥹
The oil crisis in 1973 had a huge impact. Suddenly energy became very much more expensive, and we were very motivated to isolate our houses.
Amazing! I didn’t know that! It’s always nice to learn about Denmark’s history! :)
Yeh, well, plus a zillion in tax
Actually today way more tax than anything else
O Byte é só adorável!!! 😊 Já não me lembrava da cenas das luzes Joaninha 😮 É tão estranhoooo!
Mesmooo 🤣🤣🤣 obrigada Sofs 🤍
Hope you will continue to thrive in our nation :D You are a wonderful addition to our country, so interesting!!
Hello!! Thank u soooo much for your kind words :)
Welcome to Denmark, hope you will settle in nicely here, kind regards Peter from Denmark
Hello, Petter eheheh :) Thank you for your kind words!! Regards from Joana, from Portugal but now living in Denmark too 🥰
Mais um video muito bem concebido e esclarecedor. Parabéns também ao Byte, muito bem comportado 👍🏻
Eheheh, muito obrigadaaaaa 🤍🙏🏼
Nem acredito que já passou 1 ano. Passou tão rápido
Nem eu amiga 🥲
Yea the first lesson is to just ask. In Denmark people really like to give answers to questions.
Its normal to ask. So just ask ask ask.
Got it!! I'll ask! :)
Velkommen til Danmark.
Mange tak for den varme velkomst! 🙏🏼
Happy new year!
thank you sooo much!!! for you too
Velkommen til Danmark ❤️
Mange tak!! 🥰
Welcome to Denmark 🇩🇰
Thank youuuuu 🥰
I'm guessing that fireplace provides less heat than an old CRT based one, which still provided less heat than a real one .
Ahahahaha, I love the comparison! 🔥 Well, I must admit, my fireplace might not generate as much heat as an old CRT, but at least it won't give you a nostalgic blast of static electricity! It's more about the cozy vibes than the warmth 😜
It's not impossible to find a company that has English as corporate language...
But i will admit that knowing some Danish will help you, both when dealing with authorities and around the lunch table.
Even if you try to strictly enforce English... the danes will recognise the accents or references and switch to Danish when you're not looking.
And if your job includes customer-/client-contact you will need to know a little Danish.
@BenjaminVestergaard Thanks for sharing your insights! You’re absolutely right-while English is widely used in many companies, knowing some Danish can definitely make life easier, especially in day-to-day interactions and when dealing with local authorities.
This is what my ancestors might have felt, when they arrived from Portugal/Spain around 1600. Personally I would not really say you are an immigrant. But rather relocated from within the EU. Technically, yea you are right. But that is not how I percieve you. Are we not all EU citizens at the end of it?
Ohhh, I understand your perspective :)
Seja bem vindo aqui na Dimamarca, Senhora!
Muito obrigada 🥰
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Ohhh, thank you for the globe imoji 😉😉🌍🌍🌍
Obrigado from Denmark.
De nada :)
Hello Joana, I'm also from Portugal, at the moment I'm looking for a country in Europe to do my master's internship and Denmark is one of my choices, however I've never been to Denmark so I want to know if Denmark is a good choice for you for a Portuguese person who is looking for a better lifestyle?
Hi Rodrigo it's great to connect with a fellow Portuguese! :)
I've been living in Denmark for 1 year, and overall, it has been a wonderful experience! Denmark offers a high quality of life with a strong focus on work life balance, excellent healthcare, and a well functioning social system. If you're looking for a country with a high standard of living and growth opportunities, Denmark is definitely an excellent choice :)
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Doggo
Byte is the cutest
I ❤ portugal
Me tooooooo :)
Denmark is not a country for foreigners. You will always feel that you are foreigner and not a part of the danish society. The danes are very careful selecting their friends and they will NOT choose you if you don't speak danish almost perfect, and you will not do it if you come to Denmark as adult (over 22-25). Trust me it's a very dificult language and when the danes hear that you speak with accent, they lose interest in you immediately. You will always feel better comunicating with them in english. I know what I'm talking about. I have been in this country 27 year and I speak danish very well (I work in danish). I still live here only because my family (childrens) live here.
And I'm just talking about the language, the mentality is an other story and not a funny one, unfortunately :/
Thank you for sharing your perspective. It’s clear that integrating into Danish society can be challenging, especially with the language barrier. Your experience is valuable, and I appreciate your honesty about the difficulties you've faced🥰🥰
It all depends on what you bring with you! No, I am not talking about your furniture but your mentality and life experience.
I have lived here for most of my life but have experienced a number of racist attacks simply because I have a non-English surname. I had a good job but at the age of 51 was made redundant, people were not buying newspapers but getting their news off the web. One of the first jobs I applied for gave me an indication of what I was up against, I received an email where the only words were "Hvor kommer du fra?" later I was at a meeting with a government worker when my friend who was Danish asked the interviewer if he would give me a job, he replied immediately "No he might as well be called Mohammed". I got up and left the room. I could give more examples of the reality of the Danish attitude toward foreigners but I will spare the natives who prefer to live in HC Andersen's dream world.
good video
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Obrigada minha querida 🤍
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nice video. what is the diffence between Portugal and Denmark. I would like to move to portugal
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Portugal and Denmark are unique in their own ways. While both countries have their charm, there are some notable differences. Portugal is known for its warm climate, vibrant culture and good food! The cost of living is generally lower compared to many other Western European countries. On the other hand, Denmark offers a high quality of life, a strong social welfare system, and a more temperate climate. It's essential to consider factors like weather, language, and lifestyle preferences when deciding where to move. If you have specific questions about Portugal or need more information, feel free to ask! Best of luck with your decision to potentially move 🥰
I can speak only of Copenhagen vs Lisbon:
In Lisbon it's potentially warmer outside but the houses are freezing cold if not new build.
Food in Denmark way better and affordable when living and working in Denmark.
When I go out to eat in Lisbon prices are exaggerated. No idea how the locals are able to afford it. I live in Spain where you get more bang for your buck. It used to be the other way around but Portugal has become increasingly expensive, especially in coastal regions. I prefer Spain.
I have heard it's due to a lot of people especially Americans have moved to Portugal making it way more expensive , that's always a challenge for locals when your country become popular , certainly also true for Denmark especially Copenhagen and Århus , - the country need people from outside so I'm not complaining that people want to move here , however it does make it way more expensive @@henrik4438
Just get used to it.. its not Portugal!
Its like me visiting Spain.. they have a lot of electric stuff outside of there houses!
But in the winter when its snow and rains????
Our houses is buildt for winter, its our worste period, on the iberian peninsuela, you build houses to sustain the summer!??
Being in Spain and a rainfall, everything stop working for a wail, the electricy can cut out, and the locals think its a normal thing/an special event/not expected at all/a fring by nature.. it shouldnt be happen/in anyway we didnt plan for that!
In the oposite direction, living in Copenhagen, there is seldome any A/C, becuse its a fringe of nature.. it shouldnt supose to happen, at least not more then 25 degrees!
Hello! I hope everything is going well with you, ehehe :)
I didn't complain; in fact, I love that the houses are so warm here! As you can imagine, being cold inside is not pleasant :(
expensive expensive expensive expensive expensive expensive expensive expensive.....................
Ahahah it is! A bit! 🤭🤭
Small adjustments.. We don't have trust in the government at all. But the summer (1 month we have) is the best in the world :) Otherwise we travel to Spain or something else.
Hehe, you should also try traveling to Portugal in the summer! You'll love it! My favorite part of Portugal is a place called Lamego-delicious food, amazing wine, and gorgeous landscapes! ;)
what its not what you expected yes its can be below 5 an little more in this an naturlig you may toke this launiust in this country you are ore english
What? 😅
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The imoji 🥹 thank you babe 🤍
i know both ! >Portugal..the best weather on this planet...but jobs are xxl rares and very poorly paid >The Danmark= their mentality " brutaly honest." probably the best on this planet.. NB ; women are healthy and beautiful.. unfortunately their society in general is very boring >> going towards the distopia 1984 0rwellian.
the world is moving toward 1984 Orwellian not just Denmark-actually Denmark is far far from the worse in that direction , and you write Danes are brutally earnest-that's certainly not Orwellian 😁if you find it boring you aren't doing the right things
brutaly Honest...dear veronica, i meant.@@veronicajensen7690
It's important to acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses of each society and recognize that perceptions can vary based on individual experiences. Thank you both for sharing your thoughts on the matter! 🌍🤔
It's important to acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses of each society and recognize that perceptions can vary based on individual experiences. Thank you both for sharing your thoughts on the matter! 🌍🤔
I hate to live here taxes are to high
I understand! it's a common concern. It's important to consider the overall benefits and services provided by the taxes 🙂
I love living here because of the high taxes ❤
ok so you will be even happier if you pay my taxes also @@Rune__
It’s very important to remember that taxes are never worth it. Administration, highly paid ineffective government employed staff and so on makes the services very expensive. We should get to keep our money and take care of our selfs.
Then move back to your own country.. simple