6 Things We Love About Living in Denmark

[@MIB_63]

Glad you're thriving here in DK. People like you are most welcome here.

[@RobeTrotting]

Thank you 😊 and thanks for watching 🇩🇰

[@gourdidol]

"People like you..."? 👀🤔

[@MIB_63]

@@gourdidol What are you insinuating? Troll detected.

[@gourdidol]

@@MIB_63 😂 no troll - and my insinuation was simply that I just wasn't sure if you were making an obliquely racist comment or not. Just had to check.

[@MIB_63]

@gourdidol I'm not racist and am a white Caucasian like these gentlemen. Btw. I don't judge people by their race, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual preferences etc. but by how they are as a person and how they treat other people. I despise racists and homophobes. And trolls.

[@tmfromdenmark9158]

I love My country Denmark , it is really safe here, i dont even lock My door. Healthcare is free too 🙏🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰 Thanks guys.

[@Zandain]

Trust is a big issue in the Scandi/Nordic countries, as a whole... It's one of the things that I appreciate most from: leaving your sleeping baby in a carriage outside, to walking home safely at night.. hello from Hundested 🌸

[@brormanner112birkly5]

Do you mean hundsted in like right besides vesterskerninge

[@Zandain]

@@brormanner112birkly5 No, Hundested like in Nordsjælland/færgen til Rørvig 😉

[@brormanner112birkly5]

@@Zandain oh just thought that you lived near me

[@Zandain]

@@brormanner112birkly5 Sorry, only been there on vacation...lovely spot

[@brormanner112birkly5]

@@Zandain thanks

[@AbsSolut]

Dane here,, when i was young i had several US cars, loved cruising in those old Mustang's,,, now i "only" got a US bicycle, Trek for the win :D

[@jenspeterkold5454]

Regarding number of holydays, the number is not "God given" (know it's a saying), it's hard won by Unions. Still remember the general strike on the 6. week. My sister lives in MT, her kollegies was very worried that there was a general strike in Denmark - nobody believed her that we were striking for the 6. week of holydays.

[@ePIC_dROP]

Love you guys! I'll arrive in CPH in 1 week to start a new life all by myself. Uuuuuu

[@OmniImpulse]

tell u what. you guys know more about danish history than 95% of the danes! love your vids and hope you enjoy your stay and please stay as long as you like you lovely people!

[@vincentglibert7282]

Pity you used the London tube to illustrate the underground 🤪

[@havenisse2009]

The "not having to drive" is a very "Copenhagen K/V" thing to say, where people ride their nihola and have no idea that people elsewhere need 1 or 2 cars, to get to their work 1+ hour away.

[@Fiirow1]

The trust part is probably the biggest shock for a lot of visitors ^^ A lot of stores have self-checkout that aren't monitored, there might be a couple of workers restocking shelves, but they don't really stop and check your payment. Sometimes these will have you show a digital receipt, but nobody actually stops and confirms your groceries - you're just trusted to have paid the correct amount.

[@johndododoe1411]

I've been stopped like that this year.

[@rasmusandersen2007]

That is not really true.. most places with self checkout are video recorded and minitored. You just don't notice.

[@renevw5812]

Ever i found your both, im so jealous. I hope this year we can move to Denmark too. For years now we go for a vacation to Denmark, but last 3 years we really are in love with the country. Last 2 times we came to Denmark it really felt like coming home. We came to Blokhus/NrLyngby/Lokken and it was home. So i never felt so depressed to leave. It was not like you normally can have, like "shoot vacation is almost over" but it was really stress, leaving home while you want to stay. So now learning Danish (its very hard). But we want to go and leave The Netherlands. You both are so blessed.

[@Hansen710]

we can trade houses, i live not far from blokhus i have lived in nederland and are born in denmark.. i speak both danish and dutch and denmark makes me depressed 🤣 its imposible to find a country where people hate bieng social with other people like they do in denmark.. more people work half time in nederland, and you need less money in nederland.. most working people in dk have stress our taxes are insane and we our hospitals and healthcare are worse.. im deffently not getting old in dk

[@renevw5812]

@@Hansen710 Hi, we (my wife and i) are learning Danish at the moment (to read and write is not so bad, but understanding the spoken word is very hard). Can we first have some mail contact. We are serious about starting a life in Denmark And maybe we can help eachother.

[@kalmarunions2115]

Ah it makes me so happy to see another video from you guys. And I'm so glad you like living in our small country. Have you considered making a video about ringridning?

[@peterc.1618]

I didn't know the London Underground had been extended to Copenhagen (1:18)😀

[@RobeTrotting]

it’s a stock video Peter 🙃

[@peterc.1618]

@@RobeTrotting Thanks, I know, hence the smiley.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I love it that you can trust people to watch your stuff when you live it for a moment. ❤ That does not happen where I live. You have to be on your guard, always. People steal.

[@Dovndyr13]

I agree trust is important Just been on holiday in Morocco. I talked with Moroccans and people from the USA. A Moroccan i talked with dreamed about moving to the US, but was affraid of gun violence. Moroccans told one of the Americans (a retired cop from San Diego), yes they have seen about homeless people. It was a program from national geographic about the USA. Maybe the US should start doing something so that people again trust each other and give internationally a better image of it self

[@mariozderic]

Danes be now "Finally positive video about our country"

[@LisNellemann]

Dear Mike & Derek! Thank You for your videos - You are such beutiful people and your videos remind me of the strength of our past culture. Please forget about the Americans and the danish - we are all brothers and sisters by blood, but in habit of forgetting, my self included. Greetings and lots of sunshine in Your way!

[@raykuc]

Have you mentioned to fans that by watching the ads you earn more money? Skipping the ads is better but watching the ads gets you some funds.

[@RobeTrotting]

We haven't mentioned that, I guess we feel like we'd rather give people something in return for supporting the channel (like the extra videos and recognitions etc) 😀

[@gabrielasova4178]

When listening to you I realised that most of the points apply in the context of USA and it really made me think what other Europeans including myself would perceive as a genuine plus point 😊

[@RobeTrotting]

For sure - our life experiences are only really based in Denmark and USA, but I’m always curious what stands out to other foreigners living in Denmark from elsewhere 😃

[@gabrielasova4178]

@@RobeTrotting It really made me think! It's always about the context and previous experience. I really appreciate listening to your point of view, probably because it's so different. I'd love to hear from others just to get more multi faceted view. ❤️ I moved from Denmark 8 years ago and for good reasons, but there surely are things I like about the country even though I wouldn't want to live there again. I have never formulated it in this way 😊 Anyway, thanks for the content you make

[@papaquonis]

It's pretty wild that you can basically reach somewhere around 40 countries with a 3 hour flight from Copenhagen - which just demonstrates how huge USA is, as that's just a domestic flight. From Philadelphia, you'd only get about as far as Kansas City, halfway across the country.

[@RobeTrotting]

Yeah, it’s wild for us to get to explore so many more world cultures in such a short distance. We have definitely taken advantage of that 😃

[@kinuuni]

Europe as a whole is slightly larger than the US though.

[@drdewott9154]

Yeah. Flying ain't really sustainable though and when it comes to sustainable modes of transport like Trains, then Denmark is quite lacking in international connections. We are working to fix that a bit with the new Femern tunnel and its high speed railway that'll replace the ferry and reduce the trip time from Copenhagen to Hamburg from 5 hours to 2.5 hours. Plus Hamburg is a huge rail hub with direct trains to a lot of places in Europe like Prague, Vienna, Munich, Berlin, Zurich, and so on. Could be better, could be worse, and we're still improving.

[@rasmusandersen2007]

4:30 we actually have 6 weeks. we have 5 weeks.. where 3 of them you can demand to have next to each other.. by law.. but only if you demand it.. the company can not say no to this. then we have 5 ekstra days or 37 hours / a week of "holiday free time days" that is days you can just use whenever you want to.. like asking to have a monday off.. for a fun.. or whatsoever. But keep in note.. all holidays... you pay for them yourself. The company just saves some of your paycheck. and gives you the money when you take days of.

[@traver1965]

Great video. It could be nice if you compared Denmark to a state in the US. Surely some states must have more digital awareness and better social care and maybe even free education?

[@adag87]

Hi. I’m American and I can speak to this. Different states do have different social services but none of them are as good as what I’ve heard about in Scandinavian countries. Generally speaking the states that are more liberal or progressive have better social programs. In the United States public school is generally free from around age 4/5 (before that we have early childcare or “daycare” which usually requires payment and can get quite expensive) until college/university. Universities are almost never free regardless of what state you live in, but some colleges that have two year vocational programs can be less expensive, and many times students can apply for forms of financial aid from the federal government. But many times these are only loans that must be paid back. Ultimately no matter what state someone lives in, higher education can be quite pricey and many people have a hard time affording it.

[@camillasaietz4856]

As always an amazing video! It's so much fun becoming aware of your own culture through your eyes ❤

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I have never had a car, a bike, a motorcycle, or any other conveyance. Biking would never work for me because I always have a pocketbook and tote bag with me. I rely on public transportation. I live where's its reliable. Thank goodness!

[@mariannejensen349]

Just a little side note; sry, I saw the little mobile recorded video of the literal Danish Language, the Kitchen edition, earlier. And I remember an egg being cracked on the frying pan.... -that alone, does not make an egg-cake. Frying the egg, makes "spejl æg". Can be delicious. You can fry it for full heat, making the bottom all black and crispy. I how ever, am more sensitive and prefers it not getting too much heat

[@mariannejensen349]

....I like to add, it is of course a good idea to apply some oil or butter to the pan first

[@davidpax]

I guess living in a small country in Europe is the reason to why we learn other languages and cultures in school. European history is pretty complicated. If you live in the US you don't have to know much about the outside world.

[@Minhnguyen-tf8ps]

We are from American and going to visit friends in Denmark for few weeks. Could you guys tell me what gifts should i buy in US for my Denmark friends ? Something tgey really like it!!! Many thanks

[@Mathilde1469]

NyQuil. Ibuprofen. Aleve.

[@Minhnguyen-tf8ps]

@@Mathilde1469 anything else?

[@Mathilde1469]

@@Minhnguyen-tf8ps depends. Once someone sent me Kraft Mac & Cheese. I thought I’d like it but it made me swell. After a while I couldn’t eat American processed foods. But maybe they can?

[@Mathilde1469]

@@Minhnguyen-tf8ps but American candies like jolly ranchers might be a hit.

[@Mathilde1469]

Also Mexican spices (or any kind of international spices they like). Dry goods.

[@Gwenx]

I like the trust but i do find it very weird when someone leave their iPhone to charge at a table they don't sit at for a good 30 minutes.. We where keeping an eye because we thought it must have been one of the baristas who maybe had it there, but people weren't sure if they could occupy the table and some was about to take it to the baristas to ask if it was a lost phone or what, first THERE did the girls get up from across the room to get it..

[@csanderse]

On trust you Can trust that your kids Will not be shot while the are at School I had to mention it

[@helene8331]

I’m curious in regards to the trust thing. Has it changed with all the refuges of different nationalities? I haven’t been home to Denmark 30 years , I’m sure it’s changed in that time.

[@johndododoe1411]

Not much, but increasing corporate and government dishonesty has hurt trust levels.

[@helene8331]

@@johndododoe1411 yes I bet. And that’s in Australia too. Thanks for replying

[@herbertschilling5103]

You are lucky you moved to Copenhagen, being i other parts of Denmark isn´t so nice as a foreigner.

[@RobeTrotting]

We agree with you there 👍

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Guys, I have questions for you, in light of something I read on twitter, today, which was stated in context asking why America can't be more far honest and trusting. That part of a tweet is this sentence: "Most of America is low trust because every multiracial/ethnic society on earth except Singapore has low social trust." My question, in light of what I read is this one: What is the racial and ethnic makeup (other than White) in Denmark? What are the percentages of Black, Asian, and Hispanic people in Denmark (as far as you know), please? Sure, I can Google the answer to these questions, but, I would rather read an answer from Americans who can see for themselves. I like personal, from-experience testimony. Thank you, in advance, for any information you care to impart to me. Or maybe make a whole video about this subject?

[@janlindtner305]

👍

[@janhjorth965]

Guys…a quiet suggestion: your Sound is hard and echo-y…sometimes drowning your words out a little..would it be worth it to experiment with a thick soft blanket on the table between yourselves and the mike?

[@MartinMllerSkarbiniksPedersen]

are there no around abouts in USA?

[@pallew]

Very few, some cities have some. But it's like 99.95% traffic lights

[@pliashmuldba]

Not that many, and many dont seem to know how to use them judging by dashcam videos. Also the way a 4 way stop ( højre vigepligt ) work ( unsure if its all over or state wise ) seem stupid to me,,,,,, assuming i have it figured out correct.

[@drdewott9154]

Roundabouts are very rare in the US, to the point where many Americans don't even know how they work. You'll find some truly brainmelting videos here from time to time in which Americans just have no idea how roundabouts work. Granted some states and cities have had some for longer and so the people there would be more used to roundabouts but its still a very alien concept to many across the pond.

[@Mathilde1469]

Certain towns have a lot, but it’s not the norm.

[@r.w.h.1535]

With Denmark's strict immigration laws, I'm curious how you were able to immigrate there.

[@RobeTrotting]

On a work visa

[@r.w.h.1535]

@@RobeTrotting Awesome, thanks. I'm an American living in Denmark. (Danish wife) I really enjoy your videos.

[@labb22]

Derek looks soo sad, or am I the only one who sees that, looks like he is crying

[@pliashmuldba]

Haha funny i live in the #6 largest Danish town ( Randers ) with 6?,000 people ) I would like you guys to one day make a video with a few things you think would make Denmark better. Like not just " we dont like this stop that " but more actual changes to society there, you find would be better. For instance i have a few gripes. I am forced to pay via tax to families, but as far as i know families do not in any way pay towards me a bachelor and for sure a person that WEILL NOT put any children into this world / country.

[@robertrawley1115]

*Is the unemployment rate in most European countries lower than the US?* Logic surmises that 5 weeks of vacation means that you keep more people employed? Just wondering if it actually works out that way...

[@RobeTrotting]

EU unemployment rate in January 2023 was 6.1%, US was 3.6% and Denmark’s was 2.3% - a lot of factors play in that but holiday time wouldn’t have a lot to do with things, or so it seems 😃

[@jacobriis7859]

This is not how economics work. Your logic is wrong. The more people work, the more money is made. That money is spend so more people are needed for work. I think more women work in Denmark and also other European countries compared to the US. That is good for the economy. The US also has a great economy like the northern European countries. It's just a bit different.

[@robertrawley1115]

@@jacobriis7859 I think you just made my point but I guess I was unclear. US companies would have to hire a lot more people if they were giving 5 weeks of vacation to everybody instead of the measly two weeks most get. I do also recognize that the US right now has an incredibly low unemployment rate that has nothing to do with vacation time... This isn't the long-term norm for the US.

[@Sianistic]

Also, there've been some studies suggesting that number of work hours is a 'less is more' situation, in terms of that Europeans (specially northern Europeans) get more work done due to higher motivation/mental wellbeing, from being able to have regular 'recharging' vacations, to the point where the total difference between how much work you get out of an American/European setting is negligible if not in favour of Europe

[@Mathilde1469]

@@robertrawley1115 OR they can stagger the schedules. 5 weeks isn’t that much.

[@OutdoorFreedomDk]

♥👍🇩🇰

[@oscarpihl6028]

1st

[@RobeTrotting]

Tillykke 🇩🇰😃

[@istdasgeil]

No guns and no knives does make a huge difference.

[@RobeTrotting]

I mean, both guns and knives exist in Denmark - I won’t act like gun violence isn’t an issue in the US, it is, but Denmark isn’t immune to it.

[@kristiandannevang5244]

You have at average 143 days not working in Denmark.

I thought it was more than that. Don't you usually say that there are 200 work-days a year?

[@vincentglibert7282]

Wow, you lost weight! Looks great. Long live the European diet 😂

[@hassegreiner9675]

We're still a relatively homogenous population - when I was a kid there were literally not a single non-western person in Denmark unless you count the small and peaceful Jewish community as non-western and certainly no rebellions among the few others. No body talked about 'white men' because half of us were white males and the other half were white females who all more or less descended from Gorm the Old, so to speak. Not so anymore, so enjoy the peace and quiet while it slowly dies out with un-invited immigrants from hostile tracts.