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Monthly Archives: October 2011

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Applying for Residency (EU)

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Ann
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Although I am an EU citizen and should, therefore, have freedom of movement within EU countries, this doesn’t mean that I can just swan up to any country and settle there. It was, surprisingly, that easy when I moved to … Continue reading →

Posted in New in Town | Tagged bureaucracy, EU citizen, Moving, Moving to Denmark, paperwork, residency | 3 Replies

Mushroom Hunting in Sønderskoven

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Michael
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When I was living in Prague one of my Czech friends invited us on a trip to find mushrooms. I’ve never eaten mushrooms other than the ones from the supermarket so a bit reluctant I joined in on the expedition. … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoors | Tagged cafe international, forrest, mushrooms, outdoors, picking | Leave a reply

Play Danish Music Day

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Michael
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Tomorrow October 27th is the annual “Spil Dansk Dagen” (Play Danish Day) a day where Danish musicians are celebrated across the country and on the radio waves. It’s a day of celebrating music that has a Danish link either through … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged annual, choir, danish, live, music, radio | Leave a reply

Sonderborg Castle #2/99

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Ann
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This review is based on our visit to Sonderborg Castle when we were in the area for my interview in early September.  Fortifications in the Sonderborg Castle area have been around since the 12th century. The site, a piece of land jutting out … Continue reading →

Posted in Things To Do and Sights | Tagged 99things, als, Danish history, fortifications, Jutland, Sonderborg castle, southern Denmark | 4 Replies

The Wonders of Danish Taxes

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ann
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Now that the reality of moving to Denmark is slowly sinking in my sights are turning towards practicalities. I have heard that taxes in Denmark are eye-wateringly high so I decided to check things out for myself. First of all … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in Denmark | Tagged Denmark, Malta, tax, tax calculator | 5 Replies

Celebrating diversity and cross cultural inspiration

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Michael
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As Sønderborg and the rest of Denmark gets into a Christmas frenzy, Alsion Concert Hall will host a celebration of other cultures on November 20th. The day will be hosted by Singh & Goldschmidt, a duo with roots in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged alsion, concert, ethnic, live, music | 1 Reply

Explore Danfoss Universe #1/99

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Ann
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This is the first item of our 99 Things To Do in Sonderborg challenge. We went to Danfoss Univers in July 2010 during a trip to the region. This review is based on that trip. This is where I first heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Things To Do and Sights | Tagged Danfoss Univers, interactive exhibits, science park, scientist, Segway, theme park | Leave a reply

Free classic concert at Alsion 31/10/2011

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Michael
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As part of the Classical Orchestral programme at The Royal Academy of Music the students get to work with professional ensembles. And this year the people of Sonderborg get to benefit from this. The students will be performing together with … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged alsion, classic, live, music, musikkons | Leave a reply

Temporary Accommodation in Sonderborg

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Ann
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We were offered a flat in Sonderborg through one of the housing associations. However, the place is available from the 1st of December and I start work on the 15th of November. Therefore, we have to find a place to … Continue reading →

Posted in New in Town | Tagged B&B, hostel, hotel, Moving | 2 Replies

Enjoy Autumn Outdoors

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Michael
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The leaves are turning red and brown, it’s getting cold and windy and the Danish schools are getting close to the Potato Holiday – autumn is here. Monday October 17th the municipality in Sonderborg is celebrating the end of a project called … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoors | Tagged als, children, event, nature, outdoors, path, walk | Leave a reply

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