Nature and parks in Stavanger region and why you should visit them.
Luckily, it’s Spring. It means we can spend time outdoors. And we should. Studies have proven that spending time outdoors, preferably in contact with nature, increases the production of our feel good hormones. There are so many advantages (check more here), but the one I’m focusing on now is the possibility to go for a […]
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 […]
Are you stressed because of quarantine? The new home office + home school and the side effects.
The lockdown is something new to our society. Voluntary quarantine is necessary to stop Corona virus from spreading fast. Now, a week after the lockdown has been implemented in Norway and many other countries, some side effects have come out. Home office seems to be a good idea so that people don’t lose their jobs […]
Interview with Jaqueline Olsen from ALBA Rogaland.
I love to interview amazing immigrants like Jaqueline Olsen. She is Brazilian and is chair for ALBA Rogaland, a non profitable association for Portuguese speaking immigrants in Rogaland state. ALBA has hosted events like Brazilian Carnival for children, Independence Day with typical Brazilian and Portuguese food, Children’s Day and Christmas party, among many others. I […]
Cool activities for families during Corona virus quarantine.
As Corona virus seems to be now at its peak of spreading here in Norway, many European countries and USA, most of us are advised to stay at home and have no contact with other people. Isolation may lead to sadness and angst. It’s time for empathy and follow the government’s instructions. It’s also time […]
Why I’ve made Stavanger my home. It is much more than the Norwegian oil capital.
Stavanger is located at the Southwest coast of Norway. The city grew immensely after Norway’s blooming offshore oil industry in the late 60’s and 70’s. It’s today an international city, with almost 140.000 inhabitants. More than 10% of Stavanger population represents foreigners; mainly Polish and British. Stavanger is more than the Norwegian oil capital. It […]
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 […]
Interview with a successful immigrant in Norway: Yaneluz Jimenez. What do you do to make Norway Your Home?
Learn from the best. One of my biggest goals is for us immigrants to help each other to adapt, fall in love with Norway and feel at home. It’s valuable to learn from each others’ experiences. That’s why I’d like to interview immigrants that I admire and who have succeeded in making Norway their home. […]
Tromsø part II. The coolest tours in the Winter.
Hi everybody! I’m very happy. Since last post about Tromsø, many of you have asked me for more information about the tours. So I’m going to give you some more taste of this amazing place and all excitement you can get there. Clothes. It’s important to wear scarf, hat, wool socks and gloves or mittens. […]
Cross-country skiing for immigrants. My tips.
Ski in Norway is like soccer in Brazil. It looks like every Norwegian baby is born with skis on their feet. There are two different types of skiing: cross-country and downhill. Downhill is probably the most famous. You take a lift up to a steep mountain. You leave the lift once you are up there […]