Davies said New York is filled with opportunities, while Aarhus, Denmark, was tiny in comparison.
Simon Martin; Hannah Elderfield
- Joanna Davies moved to New York from Denmark in January 2024.
- She said living in New York is more expensive, and she feels less safe than in Denmark.
- Denmark is among the happiest countries in the world, but Davies said New York is more exciting.
This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Joanna Davies, 30, about moving from Denmark to New York.