What Are You Doing in Denmark?

Voting turnout among internationals in Denmark is often under 30%, compared to over 70% for Danes. We can do better than that, right? Local elections in Denmark decide more than you think. Derek and Brooke get all the voting as international details from Narcis George Matache in this conversation. From Denmark’s upcoming local and regional elections—what councils actually do, who can vote, and why internationals matter. Highlights include:   * when you are eligible to vote (EU and non-EU citizens) * how early voting works * how to avoid mistakes that could invalidate your ballot No excuses: if you live here, you likely have a say. Listen in and learn how your vote shapes Denmark’s daily life. #VoteHome podcast: https://www.pod.link/1742152076 [https://www.pod.link/1742152076] Previous episode with Narcis: https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/Njg4M2QyODgzNzgxMzExZjkxNGI2ZDg5 [https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/Njg4M2QyODgzNzgxMzExZjkxNGI2ZDg5] Narcis George Matache (guest): IG: https://www.instagram.com/narcisgmatache [https://www.instagram.com/narcisgmatache] FB: https://www.facebook.com/NarcisGMatache/ [https://www.facebook.com/NarcisGMatache/] Last Week In Denmark (LWID) newsletter: https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ [https://lastweekdk.substack.com/] LWID podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5dFxU6ujQ6ktjNNTaPNVKu [https://open.spotify.com/show/5dFxU6ujQ6ktjNNTaPNVKu]  Vote Home Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3El6T0rZFAr0QV6P0ocyL6 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3El6T0rZFAr0QV6P0ocyL6] Derek Hartman:  IG: https://instagram.com/robetrottinghttps://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk [https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk]  YT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] FB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid [ https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] email: hello@robe-trotting.com 👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark. 👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/ [https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Helpful or Hilarious? In this episode, Derek is joined by comedian Jefferson Bond to explore the wonderfully unhinged world of expat Facebook groups in Denmark. These online spaces are meant to help newcomers navigate life in Denmark — but they’re also overflowing with conspiracy theories, questionable advice, and the occasional comedy gold. Highlights include: * A now-legendary post about someone repeatedly calling 112 “just to test if it works.” * The mystery of Copenhagen’s missing wasps (and Jefferson’s unforgettable wasp battle story). * How venting in these groups sometimes spirals into culture clashes between internationals and Danes. * The everyday frustrations that pop up — from crowded metros to unspoken social rules. It’s a reminder that while these groups can be useful, they’re also best enjoyed with a sense of humor… and a dose of common sense. Policing in Denmark episode mentioned: https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjhjMTY1MWYwNWRlNWRhYTIyN2QzZTE0 [https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjhjMTY1MWYwNWRlNWRhYTIyN2QzZTE0] Jefferson Bond (Guest): Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffersonbondcomedy [https://instagram.com/jeffersonbondcomedy]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/jeffersonbondcomedy [https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffersonbondcomedy] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson.A.Bond/ [https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson.A.Bond/] Tickets: https://billetto.dk/e/jefferson-bond-lucky-potato-billetter-1306749 [https://billetto.dk/e/jefferson-bond-lucky-potato-billetter-1306749] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.c [https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk]om/derekhartmandk [https://open.acast.com/networks/679262167ecca5646b2d5ada/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/episodes/om/derekhartmandk] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk [https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid [ https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] email: hello@robe-trotting.com 👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark. 👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/ [https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Beer, bonds, and belonging in Denmark. In Denmark, alcohol isn’t just a drink—it’s a social shortcut. From Friday bars to school parties, booze is woven into daily life in ways that can shock newcomers. For internationals, it can feel like you have to drink just to make friends, join in at work, or even learn the language. But is that really true? And how do you handle it if you’d rather not?  In this episode, Derek, Mike, and guest comedian Dharkshika Christopher share stories, stats, and laughs about drinking culture, social pressure, and why you don’t need to be drunk to feel at home in Denmark. Instagram post of Derek opening a beer bottle skillfully: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO3OFj8jF7_/ [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO3OFj8jF7_/] Dharkshika Christopher: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopher [https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopher] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy [https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy] Tickets: https://upfestival.dk/om/komikere/dharshika-christopher [https://upfestival.dk/om/komikere/dharshika-christopher?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeAnnEzvv7Kbgf3ubZ8zaHo8NoVDddePpKRbS3o6HNsmcL38f60sHpwZAtZiA_aem_tW0xQzatSSQLbC6MusFsAA] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.c [https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk]om/derekhartmandk [https://open.acast.com/networks/679262167ecca5646b2d5ada/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/episodes/om/derekhartmandk] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk [https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 [https://instagram.com/phillymike999] 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid [ https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] email: hello@robe-trotting.com 👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark. 👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/ [https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Respect. Trust. Laws. Myths. Police. Denmark. Policing in Denmark isn’t what you might expect. In this episode, Allan Hansen, Deputy Chief Superintendent of Copenhagen Police, joins Derek, Mike, and Brooke to demystify how policing really works here. From the difference between 112 and 114, to what’s legal (and what’s not) when it comes to biking, drinking, or swimming in the harbor, the team cuts through the myths internationals often carry with them. Allan also shares what makes Danish policing unique: one unified force, a strong culture of trust, and a focus on preventing problems before they escalate. If you’ve ever wondered whether jaywalking will get you fined, what to do if you lose your phone at a café, or how police handle scams, nightlife, and language barriers, this conversation has the answers. You’ll even hear a few wild stories from Allan’s 30 years on the job including a sheep’s head gone wrong and a city bus nose-diving into a canal. Get the clarity you need to feel safe, confident, and informed. Danish Police (Politi): Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/politi [https://www.instagram.com/politi] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politi/ [https://www.facebook.com/politi/] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.c [https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk]om/derekhartmandk [https://open.acast.com/networks/679262167ecca5646b2d5ada/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/episodes/om/derekhartmandk] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk [https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 [https://instagram.com/phillymike999] 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid [ https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] email: hello@robe-trotting.com 👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark. 👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/ [https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek, Mike, and Brooke dive into the adaptation stage of culture shock. It's that turning point when life in Denmark starts to click. Listeners share their own stories and voice notes about the moments they realized they were doing more than just getting by. They share what made them realize they were navigating daily routines without second-guessing, finding joy in small cultural quirks, and suddenly feeling at home in a place that once felt so unfamiliar. This episode is a reminder that adaptation doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a journey of little wins, awkward stumbles, and surprising breakthroughs. Chances are, you’ll hear a bit of your own experience in these stories. The original culture shock episode: https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark/episodes/culture-shock-in-denmark [https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark/episodes/culture-shock-in-denmark] 📢 Use our SpeakPipe link to send us a voice note: maybe you'll be featured in a future episode ➡️ speakpipe.com/waydid [https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark. For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media: What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] email: hello@robe-trotting.com Watch all episodes of What Are You Doing in Denmark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.c [https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk]om/derekhartmandk [https://open.acast.com/networks/679262167ecca5646b2d5ada/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/episodes/om/derekhartmandk] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk [https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 [https://instagram.com/phillymike999] 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid [ https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] email: hello@robe-trotting.com 👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark. 👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/ [https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.