Norwegian habits in the Summer
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 I mean jumping in the water and leaving right after. That’s what you do in the Norwegian Summer. The water is usually between 15 and 19C degrees . That would […]
Nature and parks in Stavanger region and why you should visit them.
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, increases the production of our feel good hormones. There are so many advantages (check more here), but the one I’m focusing on now is the possibility to go for a […]
10 reasons why you’ll love hiking in Norway.
Going for a walk in the city or in the mountains is a typical Norwegian attribute. It’s been like that for generations. I get the point and I have totally adopted this fresh air habit , as the fresh air in Norway is really special. Hiking in the city. It can be short or long, […]
My unpredictable/awkward first time camping in Norway. A primeira vez que acampei na Noruega e suas imprevisibilidades.
Contact with nature is a part of the Norwegian lifestyle. Like I said on previous posts, Norwegians appreciate fresh air and go hiking frequently. The kids spend a lot of time outdoors and so do the adults. I’d say half of my Norwegian friends have gone camping (including my husband). My wish to go camping […]
Have you ever bathed in a Norwegian lake or fjord? Já nadou nos lagos e fiordes da Noruega?
It’s Summer in Norway. The sun is warm, there’s no wind, sea water temperature is at its highest (20C). As a result: All Norway bathes. I live in Stavanger, which is located at the Southwest coast of Norway. The whole West coast has beautiful beaches, both open sea and in the fjords. The water is […]
Driving in Norway. Rules and social codes. Dirigindo na Noruega. Regras e condutas sociais.
These Summer holidays, most locals will take road trips in Norway. I love it because the Norwegian landscape is amazing, breathtaking from North to South. Before you hit the road, it’s useful to know a few rules for driving in Norway. When driving in Norway, you’re expected to follow the rules, stop at the pedestrian […]
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.
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 Go and Lonely Planet. The rock is 640 meters over Lysefjord, a beautiful fjord in Norway’s Southwest coast. People from all over the world come specially in the Summer to […]
Why are trampolines so popular in Norway?
Here in Norway, almost every house has a trampoline in the backyard. Trampolines are to Norwegians like swimming pools are to (middle and upper class) Brazilians. There are trampolines at public and private playgrounds and even trampoline parks. Many children celebrate their birthdays at those parks. At first, when I moved here, I didn’t understand […]
Why I’ve made Stavanger my home. It is much more than the Norwegian oil capital.
Stavanger is located at the Southwest coast of Norway. The city grew immensely after Norway’s blooming offshore oil industry in the late 60’s and 70’s. It’s today an international city, with almost 140.000 inhabitants. More than 10% of Stavanger population represents foreigners; mainly Polish and British. Stavanger is more than the Norwegian oil capital. It […]
My first time Ice skating 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 had an ice rink at the parking lot. I was there every year. First, I needed to hold the bars that surrounded the rink. After a few minutes I managed […]