My great great grandfather was from Denmark or Norway. He was born in a town called Rønne. It is now Denmark but has been Norway . He was a seaman and he jumped ship when they docked in canning town. We are hoping to visit in a couple of years but it's an island and it's hard to get to.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"ive still got the last two episodes of the bridge 2 to watch

Shall I tell you what happens and save you 2 hours?

noooo .. i love saga .. she would probably just use me for sex "

I saw the 2 actors appearing on BBC Breakfast the other day. The actress playing Saga looked very different. They're the best police duo I think I've ever seen.

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By *eepsouthCouple over a year ago

Bournemouth

"Is in Denmark....

I'm Danish and watched the program I felt so homesick and can't wait to go back in May to see everyone.

Yes we do pay high taxes but could I just say that our wages in DK are about double of what they are in England it all evens out. Except houses are cheaper in Denmark so better standard of living. Also small country maybe that's why we are happier we have more time for friends and family.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Denmark is officially the happiest country in the world....if it was not for the massive taxes you pay I'd of moved over there years ago

love the idea of living in Denmark seems like a fair and relatively equal society.

did note that there is another list of happiest countries (happy planet index) which adds factors that the UN one doesnt, Costa Rica comes out top of it with Denmark at 110

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By *isscheekychops OP Woman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I'm going back in September I'm looking forward to it

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By *nnyMan over a year ago

Glasgow

Radio 4 Book of the Week. 09.45

In the year that sees a major new exhibition on Vikings at the British Museum our fascination with all things Scandinavian shows no sign of abating.

Journalist, Michael Booth's timely new book sees the author embark on a revealing and humorous journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover the secrets of their success.

Across the week, five post-cards from each of the countries which challenge the often rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. Along the way, a more nuanced, often darker picture emerges of the region - it isn't always easy being Nordic.

First up the Danes - consistently rated as the happiest people on earth and yet they pay the highest taxes.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

On TV last night with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall .. each week he go to different parts of Scandinavia .. They look so laid back .. you would think somethings in the water Over there.

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Radio 4 Book of the Week. 09.45

In the year that sees a major new exhibition on Vikings at the British Museum our fascination with all things Scandinavian shows no sign of abating.

Journalist, Michael Booth's timely new book sees the author embark on a revealing and humorous journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover the secrets of their success.

First up the Danes - consistently rated as the happiest people on earth and yet they pay the highest taxes."

Already an interesting book. Danes having such high personal debt came as a surprise.

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