MaiJazz the festival in Stavanger, Norway.
What: It’s a famous jazz festival that happens every year, in May. Several jazz concerts take place in different venues downtown in Stavanger. The bands come from Norway and other places in the world. Luckily, in 2022, as coronavirus anti infection restrictions are over, the festival is at its full. When: from May 7th to […]
Norwegian press conference December 7th, 2021.
In order to avoid congestion in hospital, the prime minister of Norway announced more severe measures. They are doing whatever they can to spare children from effects like small cohorts and lockdown. So let’s get our grip and do our share. Masks should be worn whenever 1 meter distance can’t be followed. Even outdoors. We […]
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. Therefore they keep it simple. Children’s birthday party. Forget about the big birthday parties for children that look like an amusement park, when parents’ friends are invited and spend a […]
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 work on daily basis? The reason why I decided to write this post is the video I made for my Instagram, remembering my first shower in Norway. I am a […]
The taboo subjects in Norway. Os assuntos tabu na Noruega.
It’s interesting to see how different cultures also differ in what is considered taboo. In Brazil, for example, people don’t like to say how much money they make. We grow up hearing that money is dirty and avoiding talking about it. When it comes to sex, you can hear it at work, at the beach, […]
What you need to know when you are looking for a job in Norway.
My desire to write this post came from making mistakes and losing job opportunities. I would like to prevent you guys from making the same mistakes. Here I explain how the Norwegian society works when it comes to jobs. From time to time I get questions from readers about finding a job in Norway. I […]
Making friends with Norwegians -part 3. Similarities and key words./ Dicas pra fazer amizade com noruegueses -parte 3. Similaridades e minha lista ninja.
According to studies in psychology from several universities, people seek similarities when making friends. In order to have comfortable social environments, they look for others who look and sound like them. You’ve probably noticed when you were introduced to someone. -Are you from …? OMG me too! I’ve seen groups of friends who speak and […]
The charming Norwegian kiosks. Os charmosos quiosques da Noruega.
It’s Summertime! We’ve just been to the beautiful Sola beach. On our way back home, we bought delicious Norwegian strawberries at a kiosk. That reminded me of something typical in Norway: kiosks. At the beach, there’s always a place to buy ice-cream in the Summer. BASED ON TRUST. Driving in Norway, along the roads, farmers […]
My most embarrassing moments as a foreigner in Norway, so far. Meus maiores vexames na Noruega, até hoje.
Yes, due to requests, I’ve decided to open up and tell you my most embarrassing moments since I moved to Norway. Immigrant life is not as easy as many may think. Living abroad means facing difficulties with the new language, the weather, the culture, etc. The list is long. It’s good to laugh though. Enjoy! […]
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Midnight sun in Norway and the solstice celebration. O sol da meia-noite na Noruega e a festa do solstício.
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. It happens in the Summer, above the Arctic Circle. The cause is the angle of the North Pole toward the Sun. Midnight sun can be seen from 12th of June till […]