10 years since the terror attack in Norway.
Ten years ago today, 22nd of July 2011, a Norwegian man opened fire against defenseless teenagers at an island near Oslo. He also arranged a… Continue a ler »10 years since the terror attack in Norway.
Juliana Linares Øverland
All about birthday parties in Norway. For kids and adults.
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.
Understanding Norwegian Social Codes in five statements.
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.
4 wise sentences I’ve heard from Norwegians and 1 discriminating episode (and the guy who fixed it years later).
I like people. I like to talk. I’ve always been like that. In Norway, I feel lucky because I get to hear many different stories… Continue a ler »4 wise sentences I’ve heard from Norwegians and 1 discriminating episode (and the guy who fixed it years later).
Can I make a campfire or a bonfire in Norway? What to DO and what NOT to do.
There are common rules for campfire in Norway and special municipal rules for Sankthans, the Summer Solstice celebration.
7 most popular jobs for immigrants in Norway.
“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.
7 dangers in the Norwegian Spring/Summer you should be aware of.
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.
How becoming a mother has made me stronger in Norway.
Motherhood changes everything. That’s for sure. It’s a blessed roller coaster, the best breakthrough of my life. That said, becoming an immigrant mother in a… Continue a ler »How becoming a mother has made me stronger in Norway.
Who are the Norwegian students called russ? And the polemic last year.
For us foreigners it may be difficult to understand this celebration called russ in Norway. I think it was an interesting celebration. What. Russ celebration… Continue a ler »Who are the Norwegian students called russ? And the polemic last year.
VIRTUAL TRIP INSIDE A NORWEGIAN HOUSE. Or: My first shower in Norway.
You may have asked yourself: What is it like inside a typical Norwegian house? They are certainly beautiful on the outside, but how does it… Continue a ler »VIRTUAL TRIP INSIDE A NORWEGIAN HOUSE. Or: My first shower in Norway.