My first time Ice skating in Norway.
When I was a child, I loved ice skating. We don’t have snow and ice in Brazil, but on Summer holidays, our biggest shopping center had an ice rink at the parking lot. I was there every year. First, I needed to hold the bars that surrounded the rink. After a few minutes I managed […]
Here comes the sun, Norway. Norwegians’ relationship with the sun.
When I was in high school in Brazil, a friend told me her parents had just been to Paris for the first time. It was Spring in France. They were very disappointed because instead of finding glamour, they saw many people sitting at parks, lifting their pants and skirts, rolling up their sleeves, in order […]
My top 20 Norwegian TV shows.
Watching local tv is a cozy and effective way to improve your Norwegian language skills. Plus we get updated on the the Norwegian society. Be that news, comedy, debates, home improvement, thriller, even reality shows if this is your thing. Add Norwegian subtitles to make it easier to understand while you train your ears. 🙂 […]
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 […]
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 […]