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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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 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 […]

Quick, easy and delicious recipes for children and adults. Receitas rápidas, fáceis e deliciosas.

As a working mother who came from Brazil to Norway seven years ago, I had to adapt to a new life. Norwegians do everything in the house themselves. Ingen kjære mor (No dear mother) they say. In Brazil we have help to clean, cook, even babysit. Here in Norway, I had to learn how to […]