End of Corona safety measures in Norway.
From Saturday, September 25th, life will be back to “normal” in Norway 🇳🇴. That’s what Norway’s prime minister Erna Solberg and Health minister Bent Høie said today at a press conference. They even hugged each other at the conference. From 4 p.m. tomorrow: •no more 1 meter distance,•no more restrictions to enter a theatre, restaurant, […]
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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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 […]
The new “normal” life in Norway and Summer 2020. A nova vida “normal” na Noruega e as férias de julho.
We have gone through many changes since the lockdown was implemented in Norway, in March 12th. At first, it was a shock. This invisible enemy made us act weird. I had panic when I needed to do grocery shopping. Then my husband got in charge for such errands. It’s been almost three months and we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s take a walk. Norwegians and the fresh air effect.
It was a rainy day and we stayed inside the school building all afternoon. One of my six-year-old students came to me and said: Jeg må luftes. Meaning: I need to get fresh air. This cover photo was taken by me in a family reunion of my husband’s family. At one point of the gathering, […]