First up. Let’s address the elephant in the room.

I wrote (with a twinkle in my eye) a book called ‘Nothing Like a Dane’ . And just like the Danish sense of humour, it can be difficult for some to work out what that means.

But here’s my jam. I live with a Dane and have created a Dane (she’s 8 years old now). I’ve been jumping through immigration and integration hoops since 2016. I have a vested interest in living my best life in Denmark. I’m here for a long time, not just a good time.

But, life is not always ‘hygge & pastries’. And that’s what makes ‘Nothing Like a Dane’ different. Sharing the ups and downs (with lashings of humour) of my first year or so living in Denmark.

Citizen of New Zealand and resident of Denmark I've been navigating the reality of becoming a foreigner (although I prefer the label ‘international’) since 2016. Working out the secret of living with Danes when you’re nothing like one.

You’ll enjoy my writing & thoughts if:

• you’ve ever had to find your place in a new land

• you live with a Dane or someone of another nationality

• you’re new to Denmark or have a connection to Denmark

• you appreciate a dose of humour

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Work with Keri

are you curious to better understand the reality of living in denmark as an international?

‘What if we shared the reality of life in Denmark as an international with our Danish colleagues or students? How confusing it can be living amongst Danes when you are nothing like a Dane? Could you retain your international colleagues for longer, or foster greater cultural awareness with your students, if locals understood what it was like to walk in an international shoes? If only for a day?

This presentation is your starting point to begin raising awareness within your organisation, gymnasium or association (for both Danes and Internationals) that “We all think we’re normal until we live in another country”.

nothing like a dane - the book

‘Nothing Like a Dane’ has been described as ‘a book that hasn’t been written before’ sharing the honest and at times ‘laugh out loud’ reality of moving to the ‘land of hygge’. Ideal for:

• an on-boarding gift for new employees in Denmark (has been described as “A manual for Denmark and should be given out at the airport to all new arrivals!”)

• employees of international companies in Denmark to build greater understanding of the reality of living in Denmark as a foreigner

• your next long weekend read

• a ‘Welcome to Denmark’ gift for friends or family

• book club selection

speaking & writing

With trademark humour (also known as ‘a twinkle in the eye’) Keri is available for speaking and writing commissions on all things Denmark and the reality of integrating and finding your place in a new country.

If her keynote presentations (We all think we’re normal until we live in another country) and (A real-life search for hygge) doesn’t quite fit your group's specific needs, then send me a message and we can work on one that does.

Clients include:

“Nothing Like a Dane is a truly accurate depiction of the first year living in Denmark. A must-read for anyone planning on moving to the country, anyone who has moved to Denmark, and even for Danes to see the other side of a foreigner's experience.”

— Jara

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