Norwegian habits in the Summer
Norwegians really appreciate the warm and bright Sunny days. July is the main holiday month. Anywhere they go, an important activity is: Bathing. By bathing I mean jumping in the water and leaving right after. That’s what you do in the Norwegian Summer. The water is usually between 15 and 19C degrees . That would […]
3 popular places where Norwegians enjoy the Summer
Feeling cold for at least nine months a year, Norwegians praise the Summer. I have written on this blog how citizens change humor when it’s Sunny and warm. We can actually see Norwegians smile on the streets. They seem relaxed. I usually say that, in the Summer, hapiness comes for free, as opposed to Winter, […]
Best things to do in Geiranger with children.
Even if you stay only one or two nights in Geiranger, there’s lots to do to entertain both parents and kids. You don’t need to spend lots of money. There’s place for all budgets. If you’ve chosen to visit Geiranger you probably know that it’s one of the most popular fjords in Norway. Geiranger fjord […]
My favorite places to bathe in Stavanger region.
It’s still Summer and the water temperature is around 20 degrees this week. I encourage you all who are here to bathe. In Brazil, I used to bathe and swim practically year round. I’m glad I still do it here in Norway. It’s Summer, I bathe. Once you are in the water, the experience is […]
Have you ever bathed in a Norwegian lake or fjord? Já nadou nos lagos e fiordes da Noruega?
It’s Summer in Norway. The sun is warm, there’s no wind, sea water temperature is at its highest (20C). As a result: All Norway bathes. I live in Stavanger, which is located at the Southwest coast of Norway. The whole West coast has beautiful beaches, both open sea and in the fjords. The water is […]
The charming Norwegian kiosks. Os charmosos quiosques da Noruega.
It’s Summertime! We’ve just been to the beautiful Sola beach. On our way back home, we bought delicious Norwegian strawberries at a kiosk. That reminded me of something typical in Norway: kiosks. At the beach, there’s always a place to buy ice-cream in the Summer. BASED ON TRUST. Driving in Norway, along the roads, farmers […]
7 reasons why you should include Lom in your Norwegian trip. 7 razões para incluir Lom, na sua viagem pela Noruega.
Lom is such a lovely town. It’s one of may favorite cities in Norway. Here’s why. Lom (is pronounced Loom) is located in the midst of the highest mountains in Northern Europe. It has only 2347 inhabitants. The city is small and you can park your car and walk downtown. Lom is cut in the […]
Midnight sun in Norway and the solstice celebration. O sol da meia-noite na Noruega e a festa do solstício.
Midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that can be seen in Norway. It means the sun stays above the horizon, and then it rises again. It happens in the Summer, above the Arctic Circle. The cause is the angle of the North Pole toward the Sun. Midnight sun can be seen from 12th of June till […]
Driving in Norway. Rules and social codes. Dirigindo na Noruega. Regras e condutas sociais.
These Summer holidays, most locals will take road trips in Norway. I love it because the Norwegian landscape is amazing, breathtaking from North to South. Before you hit the road, it’s useful to know a few rules for driving in Norway. When driving in Norway, you’re expected to follow the rules, stop at the pedestrian […]
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 […]