I love Tromsø in the Winter and in the Summer.
Tromsø is the most populous city in the North of Norway, above the Arctic circle. Though it’s a small town, there’s something special about Tromsø. It’s a charming place rich in history, good restaurants and Cafes, cultural life, sports events, and of course, much tourism year round. Note: this post has affiliate links. It means […]
What to wear in Norway? Best clothes for each season.
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 coats or buy them in Norway? Is it really warm in the Summer? What of it rains? Worry no more. I have made a complete guide for you. And I’m […]
Cross-country skiing for immigrants. My tips.
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 types of skiing: cross-country and downhill. Downhill is probably the most famous. You take a lift up to a steep mountain. You leave the lift once you are up there […]
The day I saw the Northern Lights. O dia em que eu vi a Aurora Boreal.
It’s been one of my biggest dreams since I moved to Norway. As the name suggests, you need to be in the North of Norway (Scandinavia, Canada, etc) to be able to see them. And even when you’re up North, you can’t take it for granted. As a natural phenomenon, it depends on some circumstances […]
Let’s take a walk. Norwegians and the fresh air effect.
It was a rainy day and we stayed inside the school building all afternoon. One of my six-year-old students came to me and said: Jeg må luftes. Meaning: I need to get fresh air. This cover photo was taken by me in a family reunion of my husband’s family. At one point of the gathering, […]