Minimalist Lessons from Denmark | Copenhagen + Aarhus Vlog
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Today I want to share a vlog of my trip to Denmark! I'll also share my lessons and observations around minimalism and hygge culture!
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I am Danish. The best explanation of hygge I have heard, is that it is a state of mind.
I live in Mn, like you. I have never been a go-go person. I went to Chicago a few yrs back with my niece and sister. They wanted to go out to eat. I stayed in, ordered room service, and soaked in a tub. I only have a shower at home so soaking in a bath is what I like to do. My sister and niece came back, and my sister had a bad fall and spent all night in pain. They said they had wished they had just stayed like me. No one controls you. Live your life your way.
My husband and I always plan 2-3 nights to stay in and chill where we travel to. It’s a part of going on vacation for us and actually spending time together. Rushing out is not our thing either.
Yikes! I'm sorry that happened. So much to do and see in Chicago. Hope your sister is OK and the trip wasn't a total loss. 😞
Your video made me emotional. I cried a little. I used to study in Denmark at RUC and as a foreigner it was hard since I was constantly worried about money. I left abruptly because of the covid. And now I'm thinking to go back as a tourist just to remember and to experience this slow life that I felt I didn't had, or maybe I didn't let myself to go into it. I'm very grateful for my time there. I discovered so many things about myself and met beautiful people. I can't wait to go back. And thanks for sharing your memories with us.
About eating in restaurants in Denmark (and in Europe in general) yes it is normal to take your time, sometimes a meal can take all night -or a cup of coffee can take hours -funny how even though Northern Europeans are very effective and very concerned about always being on time, we are also very chill and relaxed at the same time-glad you had a wonderful time
I just visited Copenhagen for the first time a few weeks ago. I fell in love with the easy; slower pace. The city was so clean and welcoming. The time there wasn’t nearly enough and I will be back in March, to welcome a new grandchild! Headed to your Paris vlog, that was our next stop on the trip. Loved seeing this through your eyes! There is a different perspective on what truly is important and I’m incorporating a bit of this lovely slowdown into my own life!
You look so happy and relaxed. Beautiful travel vlog! My brother travelled to Denmark and stayed for a year...he loved it! I could actually FEEL the slower relaxed pace of the country through your vlog!
I spent my holiday in Denmark for a week. I also went to Aarhus for one day (which was too short in my opinion). I love the Danish people. They're so relaxed and friendly. I'd love to go back to Denmark.
Denmark is amazing! I'm so glad you like it. I live in Aarhus, and it's so interesting to hear your, like, interpretation of our culture and traditions💛 I've never seen our weddings this way, because it's just how we're used to it, but from now on I will look differently on it and try to appreciate the slowness and appreciation of relationships more - and not just the weddings but in everyday life. Thank you!
I’m new here in Denmark and I’ll definitely love to visit Aarhus one day 🥺
I moved to Denmark over 25 years ago, I live out in the sticks as I'm a rural girl at heart. I love Copenhagen, but Aarhus is my favourite city - both have compact city centers and lots of character.
It's always a bit strange to experience other's culture - I've got used to Danish parties - there are always lots of speeches and songs (don't forget the songs! They're usually very personal to the people being celebrated and typically written by guests, set to the music of a well known song). A wedding is a long event, and a lot of celebrations are, it's not uncommon for there to be a toastmaster, just to make sure that the speeches and songs don't mean the food gets cold! And then there's "natmad" which is usually a light dish served at the very end, marking that the festivities are over.
As for Hygge, it's a state of mind, a feeling of well being. A Dane might call a home "hyggeligt", even if its furnished in modern minimalistic way (so about as far from cosy as you can get), and its down to feeling comfortable in the space. You can have a hyggeligt time with friends and family and again it's about feeling comfortable, relaxed and enjoying being in the moment.
I lived in Copenhagen for three years as a young newlywed. It really shaped my adult life and while the winters were miserable, the lifestyle is one I always enjoyed. I learned Danish and got quite fluent at it and really immersed myself in the experience. It was hard to come back to the U.S. but I didn't miss the winter! I have thought about going back but I know it's so different now, I don't know how I will feel about that. Glad you enjoyed it!
Being someone who probably will never be able to afford to travel, I appreciated this vlog SO much.Thank you so much for bringing us along. My foster family was from Denmark and they were amazing.I spoke Danish as a child but forget it now (but recognize it if I hear it). You and Andy are such a beautiful couple.Much love to you both.
Hope you get to travel one day 🙏
If there's a will there's a way!
You can do it!
International travel might be surprisingly affordable. Actually, I'm a strong believer that vacationing in US is a lot of times more expensive than going abroad. You just need to pick a country where your dollar goes a long way. Best of luck! :)
just try to find the most financially viable ways to travel...it might work...
I think what you mean in the end of the vlog is that in the USA people live to work, whereas in certain countries in Europe people work to live ☺️ to be able to enjoy life on an everyday basis!
I’m glad you got to experience and enjoy Denmark! I live in Aarhus as an international and I adore it 😇
Szia! A nevedből ítélve magyar vagy :) Bevallom, kicsit irigykedem, hogy Dániában élsz ❤Nekünk is egy lehetséges opció Dánia, hogy a jövőre esedékes esküvőnk után kiköltözünk! ☺Minden jót neked! (és bár gondolom nincs, de ne is legyen honvágyad, az utóbbi hónapok egyre szürreálisabbak itthon)
So beautifully done. Thank you for taking us along. I enjoyed every minute.
Don't take this the wrong way, you make great content, but you are truly gifted at travel vlogging! Just beautiful! You should be proud of your work!
why would she take that the wrong way?
Copenhagen looks so clean and beautiful. I wish more cities were built like the old world.
I am unable to travel so I appreciate being taken along. What lovely places to visit!
What a beautiful place! Thanks for taking us along.💗
I used to go to Copenhagen every year (we have a vacation home in the south of Sweden, I'm from Switzerland) but haven't been since before the pandemic and you really made me miss being there so much, you really brought the vibes of the city across so well in this video and now I absolutely need to visit again when I'm in Sweden in the summer :) and you pronounced Aarhus perfectly ;)
What a beautiful vlog! Everything is so inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us. God bless 🤍 Hugs from Atlanta.
We are enjoying your vlogs so very much ... your soft voice, your genuine enJOYment of all that you are showing us ... incredible spaces, the food looks delicious ... we are savouring every bite!! thank you ... for showing us places we will never get to visit ... lovely seeing through your thoughtful eyes... thank you both!!
I have lived in Copenhagen for 2 years and still keep coming back often now. It's the best city that I ever lived in my life. I wish I could stay forever
Thank you so much for sharing some of your trip with us. We are so happy that you were able to go on this memorial trip.❤
You have inspired me to visit Denmark - loved seeing it through your eyes and travelling with you
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. I was so impressed on how clean and graffiti free the cities are. Everything is designed with beauty.
Thank you, Elin, for such a beautiful & meaningful video!
Love this! I enjoyed the vlogs so much and what you said at the end is so true!
Just came back from Copenhagen last week and had fun in Tivoli!
Love every bits of it!
Love the shirt and glad you had a great time you deserve it after the difficult months you’ve had in the past, thanks for sharing I want to go to Denmark now 😀🙏
Can I say you are so cute, natural and lively in these travel vlogs ? Love your thoughts on "hygge", so true, thank's for sharing !
Aw, thanks!
Thank you for making this wonderful video, it’s a lovely way to start my day and share your appreciation for your experiences 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for sharing! Would love to see more travel content from you.
I’m happy to see you out and about exploring and getting some good inspiration and recharge time. All the best.💚
Thank you! :)
I have been to a wedding in Denmark as well and the time spent together was the same. We loved all the speeches and food and conversation and some music with dancing. I loved it as well.
I had the pleasure of visiting Copenhagen and my God it’s the most wonderful place . People are friendly and very slow pace . My kind of place to make a move.
Definitely on my bucket list---so beautiful and clean!
You're so much like me and that you've come alive with travel and it's so rejuvenating! Have you considered living overseas and I'm going in that direction!? Yes please more videos like this or maybe even day trip videos. Love it!
I was also there visiting my sister in Copenhagen. I always forget how beautiful Denmark is.
Nice to see you enjoying !
I was just in Copenhagen and Aarhus a few weeks ago. I'm going to share this video with friends to show them (especially the part around 13:22) Aarhus. Great video!
I loved the vlog, especially your insights... I totally appreciate the same as you. Thank you!
Love this! Thank you for sharing your final thoughts! :-))
Such a good job on filming and editing! Love your perspective on minimalism and relationships. Joshua Becker says minimalism helps us focus on the important things (and people) in life.
Hi first video I have ever watched form you and you have a really nice natural calm energy. Love how calming this video was and thank you for not being so self involved it is really nice to see.
really beautiful! thanks for taking us with you 😊
Aelin, you look gorgeous and flawless without makeup!! I'm not a fan of makeup on myself, and it's clear since I much prefer the no makeup look on you... you rock it!
And thank you for taking us with you to Copenhagen, it's been on my list of places to visit! I always enjoy travel vlogs :)
That was the first thing I noticed too! You looked so fresh and happy and beautiful! I absolutely loved this vlog! It made me cry happy tears. I grew up in and absolutely love Europe and am going back to visit in the spring! 💗
Really wonderful to see your eyes light up with such joy. You deserve it.
Lovely vlog! Thank you for sharing! Wish I could go there one day!
I am also in love with Copenhagen... and your video is beautiful... catches the streets that look like they always did... coming back to Copenhagen is a treat... vibrant ever lasting... now 83 the buildings are just like when my dad and mum took me there once every year ... since I was 5... and looking up the history amazing how its surivived... thank you for this beautiful video... slow pace... and you, you are lovely too... like very lovely....
btw I am also a youtuber... just did now of the wider Odense... absolutly stunning... and was in Cph 3 days ago... did my first trial for one on Cph... ,,, but you know yours catches ALL the things I wanted to... you have a steady hand 🙂...
here is my first one on Odense outskirts of...
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It's been wonderful travelling vicariously through some of my favourite CZcamsrs this past week! Sunday Dawn of The Helpful Home does a series called "Tiny Tidy Tuesday" and her last episode was recorded while on a glorious trip to Hawaii. I'm grateful to both of you for sharing your dreamy experiences!
Thanks for this sharing this Vlog it was so nice seeing Denmark. I felt like I was there with you. Also the music you used was great.
Thank you sooo much for sharing this amazing trip✈️ to Copenhagen and Arhus🤍🤍 So beautiful places so hygge moments🤍🤍 I am wishing you more trips in the future wherever your heart 💞💞desires my loveliest 🥰🥰 The shirt is marvelous btw😻😻
Denmark is definitely one if my favorite countries. And what you have described, I like a lot in Scandinavian countries. They have a different culture, in Germany we also really focus on carrier, working, being busy. The people do not really enjoy the moment. That's what I feel here - especially in the cities. There is so much around you can be influenced by. I really look forward to spend this winter in Norway! Thanks for that vlog, it was so nice (also the Paris blog) cause it really felt like being with you and not that you are just scripting a perfect city vlog. much love to both of you!
First we work..and then we play! Erst die Arbeit, dann das Spiel!
Germany was more like Denmark many Years ago. LG aus Canada in meine Heimat Germany. ♥I can only speak for Bayern. Es ist und war viel gemuetlicher als USA und Canada. Muss man selbst erleben um den grossen Unterschied zu spueren. 🌍🌳
I'm from Japan. I love Copenhagen! I want to go to Denmark someday. It's very beautiful city and very good culture.
Please come! Vice versa, I’m a dane who’s been in love with Japan and my travels there. I feel like there are a lot of similarities between our countries, yet they’re still different. But appreciation of aesthetics, trying to be mindfull of your surrroundings and enjoying amazing cuisine and fashion is definitely a common interest!
@@laerkekebaab ありがとうございます。Thank you everything. I want to go to Denmark. I love Kronborg castle. I like Hamlet.
Let's be friend.
Appreciated your Denmark trip. I learned a lot 🫶❤️😊
So fun to watch this since I am Danish living in Denmark not far from Copenhagen ;-)
Beautiful vlog! Thoroughly enjoyed it 💚
I’m so glad! :)
I went when I was 19 during the Winter 🥶 and loved it! Hope to return soon.
That apartment! 🔥 Stunning! Takk! Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴
How can anybody get jetjag flying from Paris to Copenhagen? It takes about 2 hours and its the same timezone.
Great vlog ❤
So fun to watch. I´ve been subscribed to this channel for some time, and I actually live in Aarhus 😀Also living the simple life 🥰🥰
Beautiful vlog, can’t wait to visit one day! Are you able to share your trip details in the description box like restaurants you tried, things you saw and the accommodation you stayed at? Thanks! :)
Such a great video and I'm glad you had such a nice time! We're thinking of visiting Copenhagen in the next few months, could you share a link to the apartment? It looks so perfect!
Love the color grading on your video!
Even their bikes are beautiful.
We had a such a great time in Copenhagen doing exactly what you described in your intro. Relaxing, enjoying exploring and your video took me right back to that calm elegance. Can you share the apartment you stayed at ?
I love this
This a very good country in Denmark world. 👌👌❤🇩🇰❤🇧🇩
I loveeee these travel blogs, your videos are so professional yet personal!
Also are you liking your kizik tennis shoes? I’m a teacher so I need something I can stand and walk in all day!
Is the first flat on Airbnb or VRBO? If so, please share the link. Thanks!
Seriously my favorite place on earth :)
When I was studying across the Öresund in Lund, I’d visit Köpenhamn all the time. I just recently visited a friend in Aarhus and was so shocked! What a gem of a city. So nice to see you enjoying your travels there as well 😊 did you get to see the Louisiana or ARoS?
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️,,,,,,
Does the Act Peters Konditory have gluten-free pastry?
Fab footage. Copenhagen is my favourite city in the world... although I confess we've only been there in July (2003 and 2018) when the weather was glorious. We'd love to move there once Bucharest is no longer the place we're meant to be, although the taxes are a bit scary to think about!
Taxas are High but going to School, doctor, universiti are hospital are free
Thanks for sharing. How do you find those amazing places to stay?
Does anyone know the song at time stamp 9:15? Thanks! ☺️🙏🏻
Great video... All the best.. Greetings from Århus :-)
Incredible self control at Episode.
This was amazing and I enjoyed every second! I’m going a bit crazy trying to figure out the song, I just want to stay right here, keep everything the same right here! Can anyone tell me what it is? I love all of your music choices but I can’t get enough of that song!
Someone said:
You can live "From The Outside -> In or From The Inside -> Out"
Focus on the materialistic or focus more on your feelings.
Imo we are lucky if we surround us with people who live from the inside out.
Er det fortsatt kafé der Café Norden var? Syntes det stod "Hay" på vinduerne.
Great.i like your work and i love you also
Thank you for sharing! Don't think I'll ever make it to Copenhagen, Denmark but I'm so glad you shared this amazing place with everyone. It's now a dream trip added to my dream list. ❤
Would love to know details to book the beautiful apartment in Copenhagen. Thank you
Really enjoyed this look at Copenhagen. Would you please share the link to the apartment you stayed in? In what part of the city was it located? Thanks for sharing your trip!
That first apartment was amazing. Was it an Airbnb? I live in Austria and really want to head up there at some point. xoxo
Lovely vlog! Any chance we could get the address of where you stayed in Copenhagen?
What a world it would be if the US was like Denmark.
We're planning a trip to Copenhagen, and I just came across your beautiful Vlog. The apartment looks stunning, do you mind me asking what it's called? Or where it is? Thank you! :)
Hiiii ,loved ur vlog ,just started watching u recently ,it’s my dream to visit Denmark someday ,wud u share the name of the hotels where u stayed or the air BNB apartment ,it was beautiful it whole trip ,,,,I agree we need to slow down ,we are all just running after something that’s not v important ,other things are more imp ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌👌👍👍👍,,,the city of Aarhus is so beautiful
This is so delightful. If you don’t mind me asking- are you related to Hilary of Kinetic Kennons? You look very much alike. 😊
I’ve never been to Denmark, but I want to visit one day! Enjoyed your video and going on the trip with you!
Lovely. 👌🇩🇰🇩🇰❤🇧🇩🇧🇩
I went to the USA last year for the first time…….guns everywhere…..I was scared all the time. Pleasant people, but too frightening. Glad to be home in Scandinavia.
That bathroom! Are you at Versailles? Holy cow
We stayed nearby the train station as we had to walk everywhere 😩. We were not satisfied with the cheap places to stay. Again it’s all about not using the buses as the trains were a lot for us. We are so westerners 😏
Fellow creator here, saying hello!
Ой, как красиво!!! В Дании конечно минимализм, там же всё дорого 😆😆😆
It would be more fun with Andy in the vlog. Lovely places.
Can I make a suggestion? Turn the camera around more often so we can view the sights. U can still talk, but we want to see things. Your head shots are in the way. Otherwise a very good story