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One Year Since Shark Tank: What I'd Tell You Now
Five months pregnant, standing behind those doors with my dad, heart pounding. Here's what the Sharks were really like, the three months of secret-keeping after, and what a year on the other side has taught me.
Sep 204 min read
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2.5 Trillion in Coronavirus Cash Handouts | Denmark’s Approach to Avoiding Another Great Depression
Denmark's government is giving out cash, no strings attached in order to offset economic trauma due to coronavirus.
Mar 23, 20204 min read


Day One in Denmark Coronavirus Shut Down | What You Can Expect in a Government Shut Down
What you can expect with government shut down. I will be updating my readers abroad on the situation here in Europe; Denmark specifically.
Mar 12, 20204 min read


Every Danish Pastry You Need to Try in Denmark | Danish Pastries 101
As Americans when you think of Danish pastries, what comes to mind? Maybe cherry filling, cream cheese, and flakey dough? In the states we are used to eating “Danishes,” but the original Danish pastry, from Denmark, is a bit different. It is called a spandauer. I put my honeymoon body on the line for this post! There is not one pastry that I did not try. It just would not be fair to review these tasty sweets without trying every single one. So, you are welcome! 😉 But truly,
Mar 11, 20204 min read


Beyond Copenhagen | 6 Underrated Danish Cities That You Should Visit
I have now been living in Denmark for over a year, and I feel like I need to show the little cities some love. Before marrying a Dane and moving to Denmark, I honestly don't know if I could name a single city or town in Denmark beyond Copenhagen. I love Copenhagen, but there are some other neat places around the country worth visiting to get the full Danish experience. Denmark is basically broken into three islands: Jutland, Fyn and Sjælland. And at any given time you are no
Oct 30, 20195 min read


Visit Thisted, Denmark | Hometown Series with Mille Filtenborg Jensen
A Local’s Guide to Thisted, Denmark | with Mille The more I travel, the more I love my hometown— Albuquerque, New Mexico. And this has inspired me to start this series, the hometown series. I will be interviewing people from around the world and asking them about their personal connections to their hometowns. Meet my friend, Mille Filtenborg Jensen. I met her in downtown Randers while on a wild hunt for plant-based protein powder! I was so excited when I found her in quite po
Oct 1, 20193 min read


Bye Again, USA | See You in 10 Months!
Summer is coming to a close. This time of year, for the second year in a row, is very bitter sweet for me. After being away from my family for 10 months, I really cherish the little bit of time we get together. Rasmus and I spent the summer soaking up time with our family and friends. We split time this summer between Albuquerque and Austin to see everyone. I have no doubt that Tuesday will be a day filled with tears, happy and sad, as I leave my family one more time for Denm
Aug 10, 20192 min read


12 Things Americans Could Learn from Danes
Moving to a foreign country is such a refreshing experience. It allows you to ask questions about your own culture and another. In the last year, I have spent many hours replaying interactions I have had with people in the streets and wondering why they acted in specific ways. Certain things I thought were universal, are not, and others that you wouldn’t expect are. I am very thankful that we ended up in Denmark. Denmark is “the happiest country on earth,” according to the 20
May 3, 20197 min read


Reflection of Year One Abroad | Randers, Denmark
Hey all, check out our year end wrap-up video below where Rasmus and I reflect on Denmark. Personal Reflection I cannot believe the long winter has finally ended! This has undoubtedly been one of the most formative experiences of my whole life. Moving to Denmark met every expectation and also missed every expectation. I can say that I am better for it. There is nothing like distance to make you really appreciate your loved ones and roots. I did it. I moved. I dabbled in a n
Apr 29, 20193 min read


Moving to a New Country Sucks
Moving to a New Country Sucks I want to be totally candid on my blog. I am also of the belief that being vulnerable is where you see the most growth in life. And I want to be vulnerable here. If you see my beautiful pictures and think I have it all, I want you to know that behind those incredible experiences are oftentimes tears. I know you can't see tears on my Instagram page, but you need to know that they exist. Our generation is all about posting the positive, great, but
Feb 28, 20193 min read
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