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 reason why I wanted a bunad (Norway’s national costume).
I like tradition. The first time I saw the Norwegian costumes was my first May 17th here, at the celebration of the National Day in Norway. We went downtown in Stavanger to see the big parade. I saw Norwegians, men and women, wearing beautiful bunad (national costume). Each color and embroidery represents the region where […]
What happens at Norway’s National Day? And how this 17th of May 2022 will be back to normal.
17mai, syttende mai, Nasjonaldagen or Grunnlovsdagen as they call it, is biggest day for the Norwegians. It’s the constitution day. I’ve never seen such a beautiful celebration that cherishes the country in a positive and embracing way. It’s so catchy I am glad to have become a part of it. Everybody is welcome. Check my […]
How Norwegians are using creativity and kindness to face Corona lockdown so far.
National volunteering, or Nasjonal Dugnad is how it’s been called now. Norwegians are very engaged in making this quarantine work so that we can prevent Corona virus from spreading so fast. After the first shock with announcement of the lockdown on March 12th, most citizens are now being positive and creative to make home office […]