abroad diaries | moving to copenhagen

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welcome to my very first abroad diaries in copenhagen!!! in this first episode, i take you along as i settle into my new city and explore its many beautiful areas. i thrift, tell you about books i'm reading, go to cafés, and show you my new room in this one. hope you enjoy & lmk what you would like to see from me while i'm here x ❤️
songs used: all from epidemic sound share.epidemic...
- you're out
- waste it
- benga
- live your life
- reel two reel
- floater
- turtle swim
my makeup routine ☀️
- my lipliner go.magik.ly/ml... (in dopey or ex-factor i think is most similar)
- my mascara go.magik.ly/ml...
- my blush go.magik.ly/ml... (in storm and eve)
- my highlighter go.magik.ly/ml... (in heat)
- my lip balms go.magik.ly/ml...
my jewelry staples 💕
- diamonds open ring mejurifinecrew...
- heirloom ring in honey quartz mejurifinecrew...
- curb chain necklace mejurifinecrew...
- bold large hoops mejurifinecrew...
- pavé diamond bar bracelet mejurifinecrew...
- charlotte ring mejurifinecrew...
- beaded medium hoops mejurifinecrew...
- gemstone ear jacket studs mejurifinecrew...
- diamond necklace mejurifinecrew...
- oversized thin hoops mejurifinecrew...
FAQ 💛
~ how old are you? 20 when this is posted (my bday is august 23rd)
~ what language do you speak when you aren't speaking english? french! my dad is french canadian and my mom is american
~ where do you live? currently studying abroad in copenhagen, but from montreal
~ are you in college? i'm in cultural studies at mcgill
~ what camera do you use? Canon G7x mark ii

[@kyragarcia5170]

eva is such an art herself. there should actually be an award for this type of editing because it is truly amazing.

[@emiliaranta3858]

Agree!!! Can we get an editing course?!

[@SimpleKarate]

afriqa gaming

[@annacarolinaamaral2709]

EXACTLY it’s just so amazong and makes me feel so comfortable watching it

[@tahlia.mckenzie]

EVA !!!! Your videos are so comforting and inspiring! I'm so happy for you that you're able to travel the world and thank you for documenting it for us! Definitely have been inspired by your travel destinations for where I dream to go

[@lusss8]

Agreeee

[@mariaelyoussif]

as a dane, it's so nice to see the city from the lens of someone seeing it for the first time! hope u enjoy ur stay here, danish summer is the best

[@emiliaranta3858]

Oh yes, the summer is going to be amazing!

[@CarloRossi54523]

you aren't a dane

[@emmavdv1379]

@@CarloRossi54523 That's very rude!

[@adrijana13]

@@CarloRossi54523 shut up

[@ceciliemariehvringlarsen1282]

@@CarloRossi54523 Det ved du sku da ingenting om? Why u being rude??

[@Mariana-ox3zt]

It doesn’t matter the place Eva is, she can always capture the beauty of the city and make the most out of it, which definitely is a reflection of her as a person, genuinely beautiful inside and out

[@damondominique]

the entire world could use more HYGGE

[@ilariaalicelaquintana2320]

It’s so refreshing seeing someone talking openly about the anxiety of travelling: I often feel very jittery right before leaving my comfort zone and a few days after the departure, which makes me feel so ungrateful and like such a scaredy cat. Thank you for speaking about it, it made me feel less alone 💌✨ (also, from a literature graduate to another, keep the book reviews coming!)

[@catarinazamboni4061]

eva, what is the name of the book your mom gave it to you?

[@M.Clarke790]

You have no idea how blessed and lucky you are! Your travel videos bring me so much comfort as due to circumstances I could never have amazing opportunities like living abroad which would be a dream. Love all your videos but I am so excited for more videos in Scandinavia! It’s my dream destination in the world. You should take a trip to Sweden and Norway that would be so cool! As an American I almost never met or see other Americans or Canadians who choose Scandinavia to travel or live, it’s always France or Italy so this is so exciting! Can’t wait for more videos from your Scandinavian adventures ❤️

[@julsdio]

such a sweet comment ☺️❤️

[@emiliaranta3858]

A goog point! The culture, infrastructure and people are so different in northern Europe.

[@fee2222]

Hi guys does anybody know where she finds those cute background sounds and songs without getting in trouble with youtube? I wanna start a Yt channel and yeah maybe someone can help me out?🥹💗

[@TheMarysia888]

its from epidemic sound, linked in the description:)

[@user-xb5bz4fu9o]

I'd heavily recommend The Secret History! One of my fav novels.

[@sadiekapp]

hi eva! do you know the name (or where it's located) of the public art installation at shown at 5:16? your capturing of it sparked inspiration for an english assignment of mine, however, i am unable to find its name/creator:((

[@annem2108]

i'll be studying abroad in denmark (Aarhus) too starting august! woaah i'm so excited for your abroad diaries now! 💛💛

[@babiixjo]

It’s so nice to have friends that enjoy reading as much as you!

[@sharp_objects]

Copenhagen looks beautiful ❤ Also I didn’t like the book the idiot either, very dry and not super captivating lol

[@mikeyb2932]

I have translated the recipe I got from my mother and added steps and hints. Drømmekage fra Brovst: (Dreamcake from Brovst) Ingredients: For a baking tray about 42cm x 42cm (~ 16.5 x 16.5 inches). If your baking tray is slightly smaller or bigger it just means your cake will be slightly thinner or thicker and you might want to adjust your baking time to fit that - experiment with it. Note: best to measure out every ingredient for both the sponge and topping first but making sure to keep them separate to not accidentally mixing them together. Also, a good idea to read the whole recipe and make sure all the needed utensils are at hand and ready to be used. The same pot for melting ingredients, can be used for both the sponge and the topping. For easy cleaning you can line your baking tray with baking paper, otherwise you will need extra butter to grease your baking tray, before pouring in the mixture for the sponge. Sponge: 6 Eggs (experiment to figure out which size eggs suits you best) 600 grams Sugar 500 grams Wheat flour 6 teaspoons Baking powder 2 teaspoons Vanilla sugar 4 decilitres Milk (3.5% fat or as close as you can get) 100 grams Butter Extra Butter (if you decide to grease your baking tray) Topping: 250 grams Butter 200 grams Coconut flour (this is supposed to be quite course, so not finely grounded like regular flour) 500 grams Muscovado sugar 1 decilitre Milk (3.5% fat or as close as you can get) Step 1: Either line your baking tray with baking paper or grease it with butter. For the sponge part of the cake: Use large bowl that can hold all the ingredients for the sponge. Set oven to preheat to 200 C (392 F - you might use 400 F) Step 2: (Sponge) Eggs (without the eggshells) Sugar Whip these 2 ingredients together at least until the mixture gets foamy. Step 3: (Sponge) Wheat flour Baking powder Vanilla sugar Fold the 3 above ingredients carefully into the egg and sugar mixture from above. The reason for folding it carefully is to retain the air that was whipped into the mixture. Step 4: (Sponge) Milk (just the amount for the sponge) Butter (just the amount for the sponge) These 2 ingredients are first slowly melted together in a pot (don't get it boiling - just melted) and then also folded into the above mixture. Step 5: (Sponge) The mixture is poured into a baking tray and the baking tray (with the mixture in it) is put as close as it can to the middle part of the oven and baked for about 20 minutes (experiment with timing) For the topping part of the cake: Do this quite soon after step 5, since it is best for the topping to cool down a bit before spreading it on the sponge. Step 6: (Topping) Butter Muscovado sugar Milk These 3 ingredients are melted together in a pot. Step 7: (Topping) Coconut flour This 1 ingredient is added to the pot and mixed in well. Let it sit and cool a bit while the sponge finish baking. Step 8: (Sponge) Take the baking tray out of the oven after the 20 minutes (or what time you have found to be best) Set the oven to 220 C (428 F) Step 9: (Sponge & Topping) Spread the topping on the sponge and prepare to get it back in the oven. When ready put it back in the oven for about 5 minutes. Step 10: (Sponge & Topping) Take the baking tray out of the oven after the 5 minutes and fight the urge not to cut and eat the cake right then and there - remember it is very hot right out of the oven.

[@satinebtht]

JUST WHAT I NEEDED !! im moving to copenhagen for 3 months in april and this is also my first time being away from home. thanks for sharing how it feels

[@femke.huinink]

quick question where is your stay? im going to copenhagen for 20 weeks and am still looking for a affordable place :) or where did you found it?

[@nataliamanna1047]

i can’t wait for you read the perks of being a wallflower. it’s my all time favorite book, it’s the book that got me into reading. despite its “simple” writing i find that it’s a mask for the real depth that lays behind the story. i love it and i hope you do to 💗

[@CaroBana1]

The one store you stopped by, Motel à Mio, is a German brand making Portuguese porcelain (all made in Portugal) but is inspired by Danish design. It’s such a great mix of different parts of Europe !

[@clairepunzalan4222]

Hi Eva! I am obsessed with your brown metal frame sunglasses. Where are they from?

[@ngelavalencia]

What’s your lipstick it’s beautiful!!

[@gradskieez]

Denmark is a beautiful nation with a vibrant culture and history. You've already taken a courageous and thrilling step towards new horizons. Enjoy the new experiences.

[@xemmaxx5643]

I recommend this place called Reffen,is where they have lots of street food and they have so many different choices ! I also recommend renting bikes because it's so nice and calming biking around Copenhagen!

[@Elena-pq8yp]

Yesss Reffen is amazing 😍

[@hjklkjhghjkl]

The reason Danes are some of the happiest people in the world is not hygge, it's their social security system and income equality. Hygge is the symptom of welfare state.

[@Junooo79]

I'm Danish and live in Copenhagen too, so nice to see that you like the city too :D Also some of the places you showed are new to me 😊 here are some other recommendations: Delphine, Broens Gadekøkken (in summer) Østre Anlæg/Frederiksberg garden, Moment KBH antique store, Ø12 for brunch, Frankies pizza, Lousiana museum or SMK 💫

[@lusss8]

Sooo lucky I’m gonna go next month❤

[@Junooo79]

@@lusss8 sounds nice! ☺️

[@emiliaranta3858]

Love your recommendations!!!

[@Junooo79]

@@emiliaranta3858 thank you :D❤️

[@lilymaria2681]

I miss frankies pizza 😭😭

[@danihddez]

eva have u thought about creating a podcast? it would be great 💌

[@Jules-matcha]

evaaaa i love you and i look forward to more abroad diaries

[@safaminnah]

The joy it brings me to watch you here in copenhagen is something else. I love love this video and I think it might be one of my favorites of yours. It is just so amazing to see Copenhagen from your perspective, I hope you'll like it here.❤ hopefully I'll someday meet you while you're here, that would be a dream come true 🎀

[@sarahlopezpeytz4345]

Hey Eva! I How did you find your apartment? Because i'm currently looking so much for a place in Copenhagen, and it's very difficult.

[@nicollecannone6332]

Could you share what those chocolates are that you had? Thank you

[@danigama-gu6ye]

Something about (almost) every European country gives off major SKAM vibes, including Denmark, though I believe your editing also plays a role in that. I'm a relatively new subscriber, but I have to say that I love the way you capture small things from everyday life

[@helldi2blo]

i think im in love with this city. I. WANNA. MOVE. THERE.

[@kendallvenegas6572]

the past few days i’ve been rewatching all your old videos and today i am sick and am gifted with this gem! thank you so so much for blessing me with this amazing piece of your life it truly is healing me rn - ps. so excited for you to be in copenhagen! could you do a high school stats video and mcgill application advice video sometime? love you eva!

[@eleanoreracelle6805]

I love the concept of hygge! I want to include it as well from now on, I’m studying abroad in the US but am from the EU- you’re description of all matches exactly what I experienced too. Lovely video ❤️

[@lusss8]

Wowowow so coool

[@nicolaemiliano2272]

VERY NICE VIDEO EVA .........COMPLIMENTI AMORE ......❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤💯💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋CIAO BELLISSIMA 💋❣

[@Caity253]

What book did you get from your mother about hygge?

[@kajdflm]

There's something about small apartments that I love

[@emiliaranta3858]

Yes, love this. It is like your own nest.

[@albaneraphael3196]

Hello Eva très cool et esthétique cette vidéo 😍 je suis expat au Danemark aussi. Pourrais tu donner le nom de la friperie filmée vers 7:55 ? Je ne la connais pas celle ci 😇 merciii

[@earthblossom6225]

omg I’ve been looking forward to this!! copenhagen looks beautiful. ur environment apart from the greenery but the PEOPLE >> so excited to watch. biggest comfort person. ilyyyy

[@emiliaranta3858]

Love the "comfort person"!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kfjfjdndjxhdjd]

These travel diaries are one of my favourite videos to watch ahhh. You curate such a beautiful story for every city/country that you visit😍😍

[@fayth9071]

eva, thank you for sharing these moments with us, even the harder moments. a lot of people don’t talk about how hard it can be to leave home and you depicted it perfectly. i hope you are having so much fun so far in copenhagen!

[@morganeley2736]

READ THE SECRET HISTORY! It's one of my favorite books of all time.

[@laurynl202]

omg I'm finishing up the last few minutes of this video right now and you mentioned TPOBAW so I had to come back and comment. Perks is my favorite book of all time. I read it in 9th grade (I'm in 12th now), and it changed my life tremendously. Even though I have read so many books since then, nothing will ever top Perks for me. It is just utter perfection. I hope you enjoy it! Also: my 2nd fav book is Daisy Jones and The Six which is also featured in this video HAHA.

[@adellp8515]

Hey, I'm looking for a shared apartment with some kind and smart people for an exchange semester at the Polytechnique in Montréal from late August to December? Can anyone help me?

[@adellp8515]

I'm German.

[@manongombeau]

i know i'm late in watching these videos, but you're making me miss my time abroad in Sweden, discovering the place you'll be living in for the next few months, creating new little habits... i miss this moment of my life very much and i hope you enjoyed it as much as i did!! i also hope i'll be able to live this again!!

[@paulineribeau6065]

You’re not ready for summer - summer in Copenhagen is literally the best and it’s so HYGGELIGT

[@tasneemsaeed2740]

I love love love your videos and vibes they’re absolutely everything 🖤🖤🙏🏼

[@jaysaxxanna]

Eva, you exactly expressed how i feel right now. So hard being away from home and everyone. You could never be mentally and emotionally prepared 😢 Looking forward to your abroad series as we journey the progress of our personal development. Cheers!

[@Yoshijudd]

Gorgeous video! You’ve got yourself a new subscriber 🎉 💕 from Mauritius 🇲🇺🫶🏼

[@miachambat2534]

we have the same mug haha!! enjoy copenhagen :)) it looks great :)

[@SerineH]

I'm obsessed with you, copenhagen, this editing, the aesthetics, the art, the everything

[@edaradi1153]

Definitely read The Secret History. My all-time fave.

[@alicee6337]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! the editing is perfect like always and you just seem to capture Copenhagen in such a beautiful way. one of my fave cities

[@ddoni]

how much does thrifting usually cost there? the pieces are beautiful

[@Stephen_Stoevend]

Reading Either/Or may help you at least determine - if not change - how you feel about The Idiot

[@elisacavini7149]

Hi Eva! I've been on Erasmus for one semester from september 2022 and just got back now to my hometown and I can assure you that you are not alone and your feelings are so natural right now but there will be better time and very good moments to enjoy, just trust me☺💖

[@emiliaranta3858]

It is strange to see this city through your eyes. I've spent quite a lot of time there for work and this brings a new perspective. Love it! I am happy you are in such a safe, lovely and beautiful city. I hope you get to enjoy it to full extent. The spring will be beautiful. Danish summers are SO lovely as well. I REALLY hope you will visit the most beautiful beaches there during the summer. Please believe me: a study exchange will go SO SO SO fast! Denmark is also a great hub to visit other places. As Denmark is quite expensive a lot of the locals go shopping across the border to northern Germany. I love that you can take a train to many parts of Europe from there!!! Also had no idea Copenhagen has a good thrifting scene. Thanks for the tip! =)

[@weronika4607]

whats the book about Danes? the one that your mum gave to you?

[@Suepergurl]

omg i am so happy every time you upload something! So excited for your time in Copenhagen :) ly

[@aionagambucci1516]

omg!! come to lund it's so close to cph!! it's the biggest student city in sweden and student life is crazy with 12+ student clubs etc!! come over

[@annavegge6648]

Can I ask what size the TNA coat is in? Love your videos btw

[@lusss8]

I’m coming next month ! And definitely I’m gonna do some videos ! But not your quality :(

[@rsncrllvea]

Don’t compare yourself everyone is on their own journey :) I’m sure ur quality will be good in ur own way

[@paulacapel]

May I know what lipstick you use? I love it. :)

[@y0landa543]

12:19 omg that pink sweater!!! i’ve been looking for something like this for ages. may i ask where you got it from, or did you thrift it also? anyways it’s one of the prettiest piece of clothing i have seen in quite a while. the vlog is artistically brilliant as always

[@EvaMeloche]

Teddy fresh! And thank u 💗

[@orsikatona9234]

i think it's your best vlog so far. quite inspiring , aesthetic and honest. the city is stunning and i hope you will recover soon. also, we appreciate your honesty about anxiety and homesickness. wishing you the best and hope that you will enjoy every moment of your time there

[@inez2895]

Loved the vlog!! Sweden is just a train ride away, the south is beautiful in summer! Also, the y in hygge is pronounced like ü :-) love from Sweden

[@camillemagnier1738]

I just discover your videos and I really like it, a little soothing moment ! Thank you 🥰

[@doorknob559]

Canadians and Australians really are just Europeans who went travelling both literally and in a metaphorical sense

[@witthee]

could u please elaborate?:d

[@emiliaranta3858]

As a European Canadians and Australians are the most relatable! Love these countries!!!

[@alexandra-nd6kc]

​@@witthee i think because they're ethnically, in this case, European. No such thing as Canadian/Australian ethnicity 🙂

[@daniella785]

u should definetly try visiting the amusement park tivoli gardens, when it opens up the on 31st of march. i live in copenhagen myself and it is one of the nicest and hyggeligste places in the city

[@helaaaaaaa7951]

Actually this is a product Placement for Copenhagen 😂 💞

[@paulinagomez9243]

What’s the name of the Hygge book your mom gave you?

[@emilywallis7513]

watching this as i just submitted my application to study abroad in montreal!

[@colegrossman1640]

Who’s that girl at 4:53 with the white hat and glasses, I want to party with her

[@aracelyleija481]

every single time you post I always look forward to it eva 💞I was wondering where the sunglasses you wore at 4:23 were from? :)

[@camleins5846]

OMG I’m always happy when I see you wearing teddy fresh! I love that brand so much and love the color of the hoodie on u! ❤

[@leandragoytizolo4260]

Please please let us know the prices! I’m going abroad in Copenhagen next semester and I’d love to know what the price ranges are for thrifting and other things!

[@annemxma]

so so excited to follow this new adventure ! i'm so happy for you, hope you're having a great time !! it makes me want to go and live abroad :) just a few questions pls : how much do you pay for your studio ? and is it easy for foreign students to go and live there (in your own experience) ?

[@ilovybb]

omg the marching band is so cute 😭💓

[@SerineH]

evaaaa this is so lovely to watch... can you talk about what you're studying and uni life? and social life? luv u

[@biazaffani5675]

love it love it love it, I look forward to your videos every week 🫶🏼

[@chrysi2497]

hey eva i hope you are doing better and adjusting to the new lifestyle of Denmark ❤️

[@ericschillinger8653]

eva moved to copenhagen, so i’m moving to copenhagen.

[@oliviasmitt8968]

Love this! Would love to hear more about the exchange… like what University you are at and type of accommodation? How is the work load and style of teaching over there ?

[@kyra-laine]

Eva in Europe always hits different

[@maneel_]

Exactly what I needed after a long day !😭💓 ily evaaaaaaaa hope you're having an awesome day 💗

[@simitini]

loooove ur vid as alwsys!!! hope u can share the title of the book where u read about hygge

[@laurynl202]

YAYYY! i’ve been waiting for Copenhagen videos :) so so happy for you Eva ⭐️⭐️❤️

[@ashalucienne]

the best KZbinr ever, I genuinely get excited to watch all your videos

[@Nikowithak]

the custest! im from denmark btw

[@leightessa5119]

eva always reppin teddy fresh🙌🙌

[@lizzyrocks2100]

Hey, just wondering would you ever travel outside of Europe?

[@fraugray]

Such a lovely video 🤩

[@gerdamartin2360]

Why is she moving to Copenhagen?

[@mirchen01]

So happy for you, one step at a time ❤

[@sabelg.9398]

I am so excited to celebrate Easter holiday in Copenhagen again!!! The places you went to were so interesting. I have added them to my list

[@elodiebibeau6351]

what are you studying? I love your videos!

[@briannarose8569]

The way you make every single place you visit look so appealing! Copenhagen reminds me a lot of my home city Melbourne - I hope to visit one day!

[@helenabuchel9285]

Copenhagen is the best city ever. I also did my exchange there last semster and it was one of the best periods of my life. I know for sure that I want to go back to this city to work/live there long term. Enjoy!!

[@emiliaranta3858]

Doesn't an exchange just go by so fast!?!

[@pilarrodriguezallo2023]

Hi! I love your videos! Which app do you use to edit your videos?

[@bennisball]

not you using "waste it" by Kylie Dailey

[@hannahzablocki]

I just adore all of the pottery and beautiful ceramics in danish culture. So so beautiful