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What is it like to be a woman in Norway?
I was asked this question by a Brazilian friend who also lives in Norway. We’ll have a livestream together on March 8th, on Instagram. You can check it out by clicking here. Well, that question made me want to go a little deeper in history and nowadays. Norway is known for its advances in gender […]
How Norway will vaccinate 12-year olds against Covid-19 from September 20th.
From next week, September 20th, all Norwegian teenagers between 12 and 15 years old will be able to get one shot of the vaccine against COVID-19. Mainly Pfizer. It has already started in Stavanger municipality since yesterday, Friday 17th. In Stavanger, the vaccination takes place at Stavanger Forum, the same place as adults get the […]
The ultimate guide to voters in Norway’s parliamentary elections 2021.
September 13th is election day in Norway. By voting, you get to help decide who will be making laws, deciding which sector gets more money and who will be the new prime minister. I was so happy and excited to vote for parliament for the very first time in Norway! My husband and I went […]
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 […]
Home improvement in Norway. My experience on this do-it-yourself. A cultura norueguesa do faça você mesmo. Veja como eu entrei na dança.
“Are we painting the house this weekend”? My husband asked/suggested. I think the question was more when than if. “We’re painting… THE HOUSE”? I was so surprised. I’d been living in Norway for a year. I was getting familiar with the do it yourself culture. Norwegians are used to doing almost everything themselves. Making food, […]
Rjukan: mirrors that brought the sunlight to the city and WWII history. A cidade norueguesa que construiu espelhos pra trazer o sol.
Last year, we visited Rjukan, a city with historical importance from World War II and the extravagant mirrors. It’s much more than a typical cute Norwegian city with a beautiful landscape. Rjukan is located in a deep valley called Vestfjord, in Telemark. The city is surrounded by steep mountains. In the Winter, the sunlight doesn’t […]