Coping in Copenhagen: And we’re back!

Marius, Owen and Abby talk Danish work-life balance, Pusher Street drama and a little known ‘potato holiday’.

Lena Hunter

Sep 8, 2023

This week, Marius asks, is Denmark a nation of malingers or is it just a good work/life balance?

And, Pusher Street is finally being pushed out, but is the Government using archaic methods?

Abby talks about the potato holiday no one really knows about.

Also, the great Rejsekort debate continues!

Listen to the show here.

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