VIRTUAL TRIP INSIDE A NORWEGIAN HOUSE. Or: My first shower in Norway.
You may have asked yourself: What is it like inside a typical Norwegian house? They are certainly beautiful on the outside, but how does it work on daily basis? The reason why I decided to write this post is the video I made for my Instagram, remembering my first shower in Norway. I am a […]
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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Tips for socializing with your neighbors in Norway. Como fazer amizade com os vizinhos noruegueses.
If you want to make friends with Norwegians, you can start with your neighbors. A good relationship with the neighbors is valuable when you live abroad. Few years ago, I got sick and my husband was on a business trip. He called the neighbor next door, who went grocery shopping for me while his wife […]
Why are trampolines so popular in Norway?
Here in Norway, almost every house has a trampoline in the backyard. Trampolines are to Norwegians like swimming pools are to (middle and upper class) Brazilians. There are trampolines at public and private playgrounds and even trampoline parks. Many children celebrate their birthdays at those parks. At first, when I moved here, I didn’t understand […]
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 […]
My Barnehage word book for foreign parents in Norway.
As a mother who was raised in Brazil, I got confused when my kid started at kindergarten. It was a whole new world for me. I had passed Bergens test (a high level exam in Norwegian language), but kindergarten vocabulary is quite unique, and you don’t learn how to be a latin mom in Norway […]
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 […]
End-of-season sales in Norway. Are they for real?
Clothes, shoes, decoration objects can be very expensive here in Norway. That’s why end-of-season sales are a great deal. You can find seriously discounted prices. I’ve just bought nice Winter boots for 199 kr. The original price was 500 kr. It’s amazing. My friend from Brazil went crazy here in January. Parents can buy all […]
Five bonding tips for newcomers to Norway
Many friends and people I meet ask me how I manage do integrate and be happy here in Norway. They are impressed because the weather and the culture are totally different from Brazil. When they ask me, what I usually say is: – I am positive and I play an active role in order to […]
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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 […]