Why Norwegians won’t lift you if you fall down on the street.
Cultural differences can lead to misunderstanding, misjudgment and can be an obstacle to your happiness in another country. Note: This post has affiliate links. It means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission. More info on my privacy policy page. One of the sentences I hear the most from foreigners in Norway […]
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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 […]
It’s Spring! The grilling season has started in Norway.
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 Summer on a daily/weekly basis. Spring smells like barbecue. Norwegians spend more time outdoors from April to September, and they eat meals outside as well. Grilling is practical as it […]
Adapting to the Norwegian health system.
One of the cultural differences that are most challenging for foreigners is health system. Norwegian health system is quite different from South America and Philippines’ systems, for example. In our homeland, we grow up being taken care in a way we learn is the best way. Be that drinking homemade herb tea or getting the […]
Norwegians and waffles
Yes, Norwegians love waffles. The International Waffle Day (March 25th) is celebrated in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. It’s coincidentally also the Christians’ Feast of the Annunciation (commemorates the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary). Waffles may not be originally from Norway, but they’ve found a good place in almost all Norwegians’ kitchens. […]