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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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 […]
How to know if Norway is the right place for you? Sinais de que a Noruega é o lugar certo pra você.
If you have just moved to Norway or is about to do it, it’s too soon to tell if Norway is the right place for you. The beginning is not actually how your life is going to be in the long run. My beginning was kind of hard. We arrived in the middle of the […]
What happens at Norway’s National Day? And how this 17th of May 2022 will be back to normal.
17mai, syttende mai, Nasjonaldagen or Grunnlovsdagen as they call it, is biggest day for the Norwegians. It’s the constitution day. I’ve never seen such a beautiful celebration that cherishes the country in a positive and embracing way. It’s so catchy I am glad to have become a part of it. Everybody is welcome. Check my […]
20 friends, 50 people in a public event, full school reopening. Comments on the Norwegian government’s announcement today.
Norwegian tv has just aired Prime Minister and members of Health, Education, Culture and Sports sectors’ speech. Our prime minister Erna Solberg has thanked all population for following strictly the safety rules to avoid spreading of Corona virus. Because of the low rate of sick people with Covid-19, the government believes that Norwegian society is […]
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 […]
Back to the cabin after the lockdown. Facts and feelings.
From April 20th it’s allowed to travel to the cabins again. At first, I was against going to the cabin. It’s not really necessary, is it? We could have waited a little more, but then there would be no more snow. We went anyway. I admit I was reluctant.Once we got here, a peaceful sensation […]
Adapting to the Norwegian health system.
One of the cultural differences that are most challenging for foreigners is health system. Norwegian health system is quite different from South America and Philippines’ systems, for example. In our homeland, we grow up being taken care in a way we learn is the best way. Be that drinking homemade herb tea or getting the […]
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 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. 🙂 […]