9 unusual Christmas traditions in Norway
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, the atmosphere is magical. This year it even snowed in Stavanger (very rare), making the julestemningen (Christmas mood) even better. 1.Christmas is a longer season in Norway than in Brazil, […]
My 8 favorite churches in Norway.
Regardless of religion, thousands of tourists visit churches in Norway every year. The architectural and historical values are undeniable. There’s even church tours. Ancient history shows that, in the beginning, Norwegian people were Norse pagan. From 1000 A.C. Norway began to be christianized by missionaries. They became Catholic until the Lutheran reform took place. Nowadays, […]
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 […]
Tromsø part II. The coolest tours in the Winter.
Hi everybody! I’m very happy. Since last post about Tromsø, many of you have asked me for more information about the tours. So I’m going to give you some more taste of this amazing place and all excitement you can get there. Clothes. It’s important to wear scarf, hat, wool socks and gloves or mittens. […]
I love Tromsø in the Winter and in the Summer.
Tromsø is the most populous city in the North of Norway, above the Arctic circle. Though it’s a small town, there’s something special about Tromsø. It’s a charming place rich in history, good restaurants and Cafes, cultural life, sports events, and of course, much tourism year round. Note: this post has affiliate links. It means […]
The day I saw the Northern Lights. O dia em que eu vi a Aurora Boreal.
It’s been one of my biggest dreams since I moved to Norway. As the name suggests, you need to be in the North of Norway (Scandinavia, Canada, etc) to be able to see them. And even when you’re up North, you can’t take it for granted. As a natural phenomenon, it depends on some circumstances […]