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The Last Day - A Goodbye Full of Tears and Hope Emigrating

The Last Day - A Goodbye Full of Tears and Hope

An emotional farewell to family and home on Aunt Hildegard's 80th birthday. The family with their cats embarks on the long drive to Denmark to begin a new chapter.

January 29, 2024 2 min read
Our last week in Germany has begun Emigrating

Our last week in Germany has begun

The family is making their way to Denmark, escaping in a cloak-and-dagger operation ahead of black ice to Scandinavia. After an exciting drive on the highway and an accident in the dog forest, intensive preparations follow for the final move with all our pets.

January 22, 2024 2 min read
A Week Full of Challenges and Surprises Emigrating

A Week Full of Challenges and Surprises

A turbulent week moving to Denmark: transporting the grand piano, a harrowing drive through a snowstorm, and a wonderful surprise party to say goodbye to friends and colleagues.

January 7, 2024 2 min read
Progress on the Move to Denmark Emigrating

Progress on the Move to Denmark

The move to Denmark is taking shape: Michael and Thomas have already transported household items, while I've been taking care of clearing out the property. In just under two months, the complete relocation will happen.

December 4, 2023 1 min read
Between Two Worlds - A Weekend Apart Emigrating

Between Two Worlds - A Weekend Apart

The author spends a weekend separated from her husband Michael, who drives to Denmark with his friend Heinz to set up their new home. While she clears out the old barn in Germany, she feels emotionally torn between two worlds.

November 12, 2023 2 min read
A Wonderful Weekend with Friends and Moving Boxes Emigrating

A Wonderful Weekend with Friends and Moving Boxes

A report about a successful move to Denmark with the help of good friends. The long weekend was full of hard work, intense and absolutely beautiful all at once.

November 3, 2023 2 min read
Our Danish Adventure Is Picking Up Speed! Emigrating

Our Danish Adventure Is Picking Up Speed!

The family has returned from their first trip to Denmark, covering 2200 kilometers. They're planning a second transport with furniture and sharing their first experiences as new residents.

October 16, 2023 3 min read
Between Two Homes Emigrating

Between Two Homes

A report about the exhausting and at the same time wonderful journey between two homes across 1100 km. The author shares her experiences with moving in, visits, and the special experience of living in two houses.

October 8, 2023 1 min read
Our First Day in Our New Home! Emigrating

Our First Day in Our New Home!

After 12 hours of driving, we finally arrived. The day was chaotic, emotional, and exhausting, but in the end we lay down happy and tired in our new home in Denmark.

September 29, 2023 2 min read
Setting Off on a New Adventure Emigrating

Setting Off on a New Adventure

After days of preparation, the car is finally packed. We're heading to Denmark tonight, and tomorrow at 2:00 PM the keys to our new home await. A new chapter begins.

September 28, 2023 1 min read
The Calm Before Departure Emigrating

The Calm Before Departure

With boxes packed to the brim and only five days left until we hit the road, the move to Denmark is just around the corner. Preparations are in full swing, excitement is building, and the first visitors are already announcing themselves.

September 24, 2023 2 min read
Fast Forward Toward Denmark Emigrating

Fast Forward Toward Denmark

The final seven days before moving to Denmark pass in a blur. The author and her family have two more weeks until they receive the keys to their new house.

September 17, 2023 2 min read