The international Danish male

“Fascination is a central ingredient.” Carsten, 38, Aabenraa

Cheap international flights are fuelling the travel aspirations of young Danish men. Travelling abroad in your early twenties has become a rite of passage for many, countries like the UK are a perfect starting point for learning, working and meeting others (invariably other Danes). Also, being only two hours away, they can travel for short periods of time, and without the anxiety of being away from family and friends for too long if they so choose to stay. Even young Danes in rural areas have been shown to feel more positive about travelling to London than Copenhagen.

Young Danish men feel a strong connection between their home and international destinations, more so than neighbouring Nordic countries Sweden and Norway. Danes desire change and a point of different, thus the UK and the US for instance make for more interesting and exciting experiences. Somehow, things that are ever-so Scandinavian are seen as boring, whereas international cultures provide more life-enriching opportunities for young Danish men. But in the end the fascination wanes, and knowing you can always return home makes it all the better for young Danish men.