Singaporean media Rice recently published a long and beautifully written feature about Joelle Yeo, a Singaporean who now calls Copenhagen home. The article is part of their Singaporeans Abroad series, and it highlights not just Joelle’s journey from Singapore to Denmark—but how she’s embraced the Danish way of life so fully that she now helps others experience it too.
Joelle moved to Copenhagen in 2018 after completing her master’s degree in London, initially for a job with renewable energy company Ørsted. What was meant to be a temporary move turned into something lasting. Today, she’s not only staying—she’s considering buying an apartment.
In Rice’s feature, Joelle shares what makes the Danish capital so livable in her eyes, from the work-life balance to the city’s countless hidden gems. And while many might guard their favourite spots, Joelle takes a different approach—she’s happy to “ungatekeep” the Copenhagen she’s come to love.
Read the full story by Rice Media to explore Joelle’s favourite places and personal reflections:
Meet Joelle, the Singaporean Who’s Ungatekeeping Copenhagen’s Offbeat Charms
