It’s fun, it’s catchy. You just don’t get more Norwegian than that. Hunderfossen Eventyrpark is all you and your family need to enjoy the Norwegian… Continue a ler »10 reasons to visit Hunderfossen, the most Norwegian amusement park.
Five years ago I became officially Norwegian. The ceremony was beautiful. The mayor of a town near Stavanger had a touching speech. I quote an… Continue a ler »I became Norwegian citizen and this happened.
When is the best time to visit Norway? A follower asked me in January. Not in January, I thought of answering. Then I gave it… Continue a ler »Public holidays in Norway in May and why we love it
No, it has nothing to do with snow in Winter wonderland. Perhaps you have heard that Scandinavians are heavy drinkers. In general, one in three… Continue a ler »Why do Norwegians call January white month?
Já pensou em aprender norueguês a partir do português, de forma leve facilitando a memorização, onde você já sai falando a partir da primeira aula?… Continue a ler »Aprenda norueguês na prática. Saiba como.
Nowadays, Vinterferie, or Winter break is a students’ relief between Christmas and Easter. A wonderful opportunity for families to head up to the mountains and enjoy skiing.
Every year, I get this question from my Brazilian followers. It’s hard not to compare Mothers’ Day in Norway X Brazil when you grew up… Continue a ler »How do they celebrate Mothers’ Day in Norway?
Romjul is the week from December 27th til 31st. It’s school break. Only SFO is open. SFO is the recreation time offered to kids from… Continue a ler »What happens at Romjul, the period between Christmas and New Years’ Eve in Norway? O que é Romjul, logo depois do Natal na Noruega?
Many of us that live in cold weather countries experience irritation, lack of motivation, sadness. If it’s your case, please take a look at my book. It’s easy to read, goes straight to the point and it’s super pleasant. Let’s take good care of you and your life quality in the Winter and year round.
If you’ve heard bits and pieces of this amazing story somewhere, now it’s time for you to know the whole truth. Let’s start from the… Continue a ler »Why British King Charles III was named after a Norwegian king.
I If you haven’t taken a road tr to West coast or South of Norway, then this post is essential for you. 1- 50 shades… Continue a ler »10 things you’ll see on your road trip in Norway.
Norwegians really appreciate the warm and bright Sunny days. July is the main holiday month. Anywhere they go, an important activity is: Bathing. By bathing… Continue a ler »Norwegian habits in the Summer
Feeling cold for at least nine months a year, Norwegians praise the Summer. I have written on this blog how citizens change humor when it’s… Continue a ler »3 popular places where Norwegians enjoy the Summer
2022 in Norway is called “skeivt kulturår” or “skewed cultural year” because of this date. Fifty years ago, in April 1972, section 213 of the… Continue a ler »50 years since being gay is no longer a crime in Norway.
Tough topic. Though necessary. When I talk about my feelings I feel better, and I get warm messages from you guys, saying that I help… Continue a ler »How to cope with immigrant’s pain. Como lidar com a dor do imigrante.
They say: When a child is born, a mother is born as well. So true! This whole new world of being 100% responsible for a… Continue a ler »Becoming a mother in Norway: the good, the difficult and the awesome.
Christmas lights, electric car, phone charger, two or more tvs, computer, hair drier, shower, home office, homeschooling. And in the Winter, it’s cold. We all… Continue a ler »8 smart ways to spare electricity in Norway 🇳🇴
I love Christmas time in Norway. The best part to me is the whole season, preparing and waiting for Christmas. Decorating the house, baking gingerbread,… Continue a ler »9 unusual Christmas traditions in Norway
October 21st is Reflexive Vest Day in Norway. In the Fall, the days get shorter. Sunrise in Stavanger (further South) starts after 8:30 a.m. School… Continue a ler »Why you and your child should wear reflective vest in Norway. Porque você e seu filho devem usar colete refletor na Noruega.
(Português abaixo) Halloween, or All Hallows Day, the modern version as we know from the USA, began kind of late in Norway. Norwegians were more… Continue a ler »How is Halloween in Norway? And 5 reasons to like it.
The first thing you need to know about birthday parties in Norway is that Norwegians are practical people. They are used to doing things themselves.… Continue a ler »All about birthday parties in Norway. For kids and adults.
Speaking Norwegian is not enough. When you live in Norway, the unspoken social codes can lead to misunderstandings. Check out my the most important ones.… Continue a ler »Understanding Norwegian Social Codes in five statements.
There are common rules for campfire in Norway and special municipal rules for Sankthans, the Summer Solstice celebration.
“If all foreigners traveled back to their countries right now, Norway would literally stop”. That sentence I have heard from Norwegians, a few times here… Continue a ler »7 most popular jobs for immigrants in Norway.
The most important lesson I’ve learned on my first year in Norway was: Not only Winter is different from Brazil, Spring and Summer are also… Continue a ler »7 dangers in the Norwegian Spring/Summer you should be aware of.
The idilic dream of you and me and a cabin in the mountains can turn into a real nightmare if you’re not prepared for the… Continue a ler »True Facts about cabins in Norway that nobody tells you.
1.Crime books and films marathon. It’s a fever. Every Norwegian I know read and watch films to feel scared this time of the year. They… Continue a ler »6 Exotic Easter habits in Norway.
Luckily, it’s Spring. It means we can spend time outdoors. And we should. Studies have proven that spending time outdoors, preferably in contact with nature,… Continue a ler »Nature and parks in Stavanger region and why you should visit them.
Being pregnant for the very first time can feel wonderful but also scary in itself. Imagine when you live abroad and have to adapt to… Continue a ler »Congratulations, you’re pregnant in Norway. My own experience.
What is your name?Do you like your name? Do people have trouble pronouncing your name in another country?Does it bother you?For some immigrants, it doesn’t… Continue a ler »Do you need to change your name to get a job in Norway?
Music is magical. It fills up the air with Christmas atmosphere. I have created a Spotify playlist called Feel Good Christmas Songs by Juliana Linares… Continue a ler »24 Norwegian songs to warm up your Christmas.
It’s affordable to have electric cars in Norway because of tax reduction. If you buy a normal (diesel, gasoline) car, you pay almost double price… Continue a ler »Why you should have an electric car in Norway in 2021. And road trip tips.
I love coffee, capuccino, latte and hot chocolate. Luckily, I’m not alone. Stavanger has a cool cafe culture. A nice cafe to me is a… Continue a ler »My List of 10 Best Cafes in Stavanger, Norway, 2022. Minhas 10 Cafeterias favoritas em Stavanger 2022.
Lom is such a lovely town. It’s one of may favorite cities in Norway. Here’s why. Lom (is pronounced Loom) is located in the midst… Continue a ler »7 reasons why you should include Lom in your Norwegian trip. 7 razões para incluir Lom, na sua viagem pela Noruega.
Midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that can be seen in Norway. It means the sun stays above the horizon, and then it rises again.… Continue a ler »Midnight sun in Norway and the solstice celebration. O sol da meia-noite na Noruega e a festa do solstício.
17mai, syttende mai, Nasjonaldagen or Grunnlovsdagen as they call it, is biggest day for the Norwegians. It’s the constitution day. I’ve never seen such a… Continue a ler »What happens at Norway’s National Day? And how this 17th of May 2022 will be back to normal.
Pulpit Rock or Preikestolen is one of the most popular rocks in Norway. It has been crowned one of the most spectacular viewpoints by CNN… Continue a ler »The day I hiked the Pulpit Rock. Preikestolen was a breakthrough experience for me. O dia em que subi a Pedra do Púlpito foi um divisor de águas pra mim.
Today is May 2nd. Spring has come and so has barbecue season. It’s part of the Norwegian culture to grill food in the Spring and… Continue a ler »It’s Spring! The grilling season has started in Norway.
Easter in Norway is a big deal. When I left work last Friday, before Palm Sunday, it was like Christmas. Everybody saying Happy Easter with… Continue a ler »How to enjoy Easter like a Norwegian.
As a working mother who came from Brazil to Norway seven years ago, I had to adapt to a new life. Norwegians do everything in… Continue a ler »Quick, easy and delicious recipes for children and adults. Receitas rápidas, fáceis e deliciosas.
As a mother who was raised in Brazil, I got confused when my kid started at kindergarten. It was a whole new world for me.… Continue a ler »My Barnehage word book for foreign parents in Norway.
When I was a child, I loved ice skating. We don’t have snow and ice in Brazil, but on Summer holidays, our biggest shopping center… Continue a ler »My first time Ice skating in Norway.
Watching local tv is a cozy and effective way to improve your Norwegian language skills. Plus we get updated on the the Norwegian society. Be… Continue a ler »My top 20 Norwegian TV shows.
Danish tradition Fastelavn is also popular in Norway. Read to learn how to bake the sweet bread and the decoration.
If you have just arrived in Norway or if you’re planing your trip, you must be wondering which clothes to pack? Should I bring my… Continue a ler »What to wear in Norway? Best clothes for each season.
Ski in Norway is like soccer in Brazil. It looks like every Norwegian baby is born with skis on their feet. There are two different… Continue a ler »Cross-country skiing for immigrants. My tips.
Clothes, shoes, decoration objects can be very expensive here in Norway. That’s why end-of-season sales are a great deal. You can find seriously discounted prices.… Continue a ler »End-of-season sales in Norway. Are they for real?
Christmas is a time when many people feel lonely and incomplete. It seems that those we miss the most, we miss them even more on… Continue a ler »Do you feel more vulnerable on Christmas?
One of the things I like the most about the Norwegian Winter is Christmas time. There’s so much to enjoy and to do. Preparing for… Continue a ler »It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Norway.
It was October 2013, a rainy day in Stavanger, Norway. I had an interview at the Police Station to renew my visa. When they called… Continue a ler »Birthday parties in Norway and how turning 50 is a big deal.
The Southern region in Brazil is now under water. It means 150,000 people lost their homes. I saw a two-month-old baby being rescued by a… Continue a ler »Devastating flood leaves 417 cities under water in Brazil and how you can help.
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