Bestselling author of ‘The Year of Living Danishly’ Helen Russell on why she moved back to the UK after 12 years

After more than a decade living in Denmark, Russell shares why she made the move, how she’s coping, what she already misses, and the exciting new projects she’s working on. “It’s been a very tough decision. I love Denmark, and it will always hold a special place in my heart,” she says.

UK author Helen Russell has lived in Copenhagen for 12 years. Photo: Jonas Husballe Normann

Christina Kronback

Oct 25, 2024

REPUBLISHED FROM OCTOBER 25Readers have been pleased with many articles in 2024 at The Copenhagen Post.Throughout the holidays we re-publish the most popular stories of the past year. Hope you will enjoy!Helen Russell, bestselling author of The Year of Living Danishly and a well-known international in Denmark, has returned to her roots in the UK […]

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