Author Archives: Kolya Partan

About Kolya Partan

I'm a Boston-based environmental writer and an avid outdoor enthusiast.

German and Scandinavian design in America

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kolya Partan

My latest post for Lauritz.com, “How German design immigrated to America – and stayed” – is up on the Lauritz blog! While German design may not be on the tip of designophiles’ tongues, it’s had an impressive influence on so … Continue reading →

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Today’s Copenhagen Discoveries – May 19, 2010

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Kolya Partan

After an entire day out on the town, I’ve got a few recommendations of all sorts to share. International Parents I met a lovely group of international moms today through the Copenhagen International Parents Group on Meetup.com. If, like me, … Continue reading →

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Sew happy – is this one key to avoiding the winter slump?

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Kolya Partan

A new little observation about Danish pastimes now that we’re back in Copenhagen. I have come across at least four stores that sell nothing else but…sewing machines. And there is a crazy number of shops selling fabric and yarn. You’d … Continue reading →

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What does it take to leave your child?

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Kolya Partan

I’ve discovered that all the really cool shops in Copenhagen are located a minimum of 3 steps below ground level. This is making me crazy. Because I spend several hours of each day of this 3 month sojourn in Copenhagen … Continue reading →

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The boat has landed in Copenhagen again.

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Kolya Partan

After a little over a year away (a year spent joyously exploring Manhattan with baby in tow), we’ve come back to spend the summer in Copenhagen. And things seem quite different this time around. First of all, we’ve upgraded from … Continue reading →

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You'll hear no more "nature-schmature" from me

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Kolya Partan

In all my 28 years, I never thought organically. Not in the kitchen, not in the bathroom. I never saw the point of paying more for organic food unless there was nothing else around, and thought Clinique and Estee Lauder … Continue reading →

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Forget everything I said: Sluseholmen cancels out all Danish efficiency

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Kolya Partan

Danish efficiency is bollocks. I’m over it. Admiration has been replaced by frustration and wonder. For almost a year, we’ve been living in the brand spankin’ new Sluseholmen neighborhood in Copenhagen SV. It’s perfect in theory: Beautiful new building blocks … Continue reading →

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Flattered by a drunk (or: woman’s need for occasional male appreciation)

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Kolya Partan

It’s funny what gets you back into blogging after a pathetically long lapse. Today, as I descended to the S-train platform at Nørreport, I noticed a homeless guy in an amusingly bizarre position. Smack in the middle of all the … Continue reading →

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How the world sees Denmark

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Kolya Partan

Another entertaining tidbit on Denmark from my favorite e-newsletter on fashion, culture, and other sweet necessities: DailyCandy. Check out Denmark’s the Spot.

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Copenhappy

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Kolya Partan

Time for a poll True or false: “Denmark is a place where stoic locals wear sensible shoes and snack on herring sandwiches.” Forget the 7-inch heels that push the pedals. Forget the sushi craze and the anything-but-stoic debauchery on Kongens Nytorv … Continue reading →

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