Copenhagen vs. London
Why Copenhagen Is a Bit Like London
- English is spoken fluently.
- It has its own wacky money.
- Lots of public infrastructure is just a little bit more run-down than you’d like.
- Nothing is particularly efficient.
- It has a mix of modernity and cuteness in its architecure.
- It is tolerant and multi-cultural.
Why Copenhagen Isn’t That Much Like London
- It’s much smaller.
- Food is nicer but more expensive.
- Very few things, beyond tourist material, are written in English.
- Its most famous attraction, The Little Mermaid, is utterly feeble.
- Pretty girls are to be seen riding bicycles, as opposed to driving.
- Danish pastries (called Wienerbrød) are actually really tasty.
A few more differences:
The inhabitants understand work-life balance.
Recycling is second nature.
It’s flat.
It’s absolutely freezing in winter when the wind blows across the afore-mentioned flatness!
David Currie
7 Sep 06 at 11:09:10
Very true, thanks for adding to the list. I hope I haven’t insulted residents of either city, by the way: I had a great trip to Copenhagen and I love London. I was just struck by how similar they were (more than other places in Europe I’ve been).
andrewferrier
7 Sep 06 at 14:09:35
[...] After euroGel 2006, which was truly a ‘good’ experience for me, Mark Hurst has announced that euroGel is coming back to Copenhagen in 2007. I’ve just booked my ticket, and as a previous attendee, I’ve got a 20% discount, so the price was only USD $480. I’m allowed to share this discount (which is only valid until this Friday, 22nd September) with friends and colleagues, so if you’re interested, let me know and I’ll send you the link. You can sign up at the regular price here. [...]
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19 Sep 06 at 09:09:01