It was October 2013, a rainy day in Stavanger, Norway. I had an interview at the Police Station to renew my visa. When they called… Continue a ler »Birthday parties in Norway and how turning 50 is a big deal.
Nowadays, Vinterferie, or Winter break is a students’ relief between Christmas and Easter. A wonderful opportunity for families to head up to the mountains and enjoy skiing.
Every year, I get this question from my Brazilian followers. It’s hard not to compare Mothers’ Day in Norway X Brazil when you grew up… Continue a ler »How do they celebrate Mothers’ Day in Norway?
Romjul is the week from December 27th til 31st. It’s school break. Only SFO is open. SFO is the recreation time offered to kids from… Continue a ler »What happens at Romjul, the period between Christmas and New Years’ Eve in Norway? O que é Romjul, logo depois do Natal na Noruega?
It was when I read people’s votes that I understood the transformation I had made in their lives.
As I was saying my speech, the screen behind me displayed my picture and a huge Norwegian flag.
If you are in Norway in May, you’ve probably seen groups of teenagers walking on the streets, wearing the same overalls (blue or red, maybe… Continue a ler »7 questions to the “russ” president. All you need to know about the Norwegian students partying in overalls.
Saint Lucy was born in Siracuse, Italy. She came from a rich catholic family. She gave all her fortune to the poor. She refused to… Continue a ler »Saint Lucy in Norway 🇳🇴 Santa Luzia na Noruega
I love Christmas time in Norway. The best part to me is the whole season, preparing and waiting for Christmas. Decorating the house, baking gingerbread,… Continue a ler »9 unusual Christmas traditions in Norway
If you have read my blog before, you know that I am optimist and that I love Norway and the Norwegians. Right. That said, I… Continue a ler »Weird habits and food in Norway. Estranhos hábitos e comidas na Noruega.
Norway is not a perfect country to live. Far from that. There’s a study that shows that one in every three persons suffers from psychological… Continue a ler »How Norway fights prejudice and embraces diversity.