Travel guru Rick Steves calls this picturesque European destination one of his "favorite island getaways." But you may be ...

As the holiday season comes to a close and parts of the country face frigid temperatures this New Year’s, we explore a ...

Not long ago, Americans' knowledge of Denmark more or less started with Hamlet and ended with an unpopular cheese-filled pastry. That has changed since Denmark became a global trend-setter with the ...

Since the Danish word 'hygge' was added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2017 it has evolved beyond a passing trend and become a ...

Throughout the fall semester, Boston College students attempt to aestheticize their lives. Instagram stories flood with images of coffee shops, red and orange hues, and cozy spaces. As soon as the ...

Let’s face it, we live in a fast-paced world. The endless buzz of phones, emails, and texts can leave anyone frazzled. In addition to technology, there are commitments to family, friends, and career ...

Laura Hall moved to Denmark with her family in 2017 from the UK. She was drawn to Copenhagen because it's been ranked one of the best places to raise children. Hall said the commitment to "hygge" and ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hygge (pronounced hyoo·guh) is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a mood of coziness with feelings of wellness and contentment. It’s a concept essential for ...

At a time of great unease, with terms like “social distancing,” “flattening the curve,” “pandemic” and, for Angelenos, “rain” embedded into our vocabularies and psyches, one Nordic word has the ...

As the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, my work is dedicated to measuring and understanding what improves people's wellbeing and overall quality of life. We're based in Copenhagen, the capital ...