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 […]
Spring effect on Norwegians.
You can’t say you know Norwegians if you haven’t spent a whole year with them. In Norway. The reason I say that is because they change personalities from Winter to Spring. It’s proven by NASA. Or should be. And I agree with them. In Brazil, the seasons are pretty much the same. We have change […]
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 […]
Why Mother’s Day in Norway should be a big deal.
No, I don’t mean you should run to the mall or internett and buy presents. Recognizing and paying a tribute to moms have nothing to do with sales and consumerism. I’d like the opportunity to cherish all moms in the world. I see that in Norway, Mother’s Day isn’t as strong as in Brazil, for […]
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 […]
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Juliana, the creator of Making Norway My Home. Olá pessoal. Eu sou a Juliana, criadora do blog. Sejam bem-vindos! I am from Brazil and I came to Norway nine years ago, because of love. I am married with a Norwegian man. Moving to a new country can be awesome but challenging. Getting used to […]