Nicklas Iversen 
Kristiansand is an incredible city on the very southern tip of Norway, and it’s without a doubt an amazing place to explore if you’re visiting Norway in the summer. It’s filled with small, cozy streets and an awesome harbor, and is the home to Norway’s largest zoo. If you’re visiting Kristansand for the day, you … Read more
Norway has traditionally had very cheap electricity where you could use almost as much electricity as you wanted without fearing the bill. But that has all changed after Norway’s electricity export lines skyrocketed the electricity prices back in 2021, and they are now far higher than ever before. This has lead to Norwegians needing to … Read more
Many people dream of having a unique arctic adventure, and where’s better than the Norwegian island Svalbard? This remote arctic island is home to a large city, gets thousands of tourists yearly, and does not require a work visa for you to get a job there. But here’s the hurdle; you need to find a … Read more
Norway’s not traditionally known as a hotspot for volcanoes like Iceland or Japan, but are there even any volcanoes in Norway at all? There are no active volcanoes on mainland Norway, but Norway’s island Jan Mayen has an active volcano. Mainland Norway has a long history of volcanic activity, but they are now all dormant … Read more
Norway’s remote arctic island Svalbard houses lots of incredible job opportunities filled to the brim with unique experiences. Many people dream of living on Svalbard, but the current housing crisis on Svalbard makes it very difficult for most. But what’s the deal with the housing crisis on Svalbard, and how did it get there? Let’s … Read more
Trains are some of the best methods of transportation in Norway, and allow you to relax and enjoy the spectacular view as you pass by incredible fjords, amazing mountains and wild forests. But are trains in Norway reliable enough to use as a means of public transportation? Trains in Norway tend to be reliable when … Read more
The Norwegian government implemented a new tuition fee for all students from outside of EU or EEA countries beginning in the fall of 2023, and this change sparked a huge controversy and a lot of debate when it was announced. Many people believed it to be only a matter of time before the government would … Read more
Norway is a technologically advanced country that produces a lot of modern weapon systems, but what’s the status of nuclear weapons in Norway? Do Norwegian even have nuclear weapons? Norway does not have nuclear weapons, and are not currently working on obtaining it. However, Norway is a member of NATO, where several different nations have … Read more
Seeing the northern lights are among the top reasons for tourists to visit Norway during the winter season, and several thousand international tourists visit northern Norway to see the aurora borealis every single year. While you can technically see the northern lights in all of Norway, certain places are far better than others, and visiting … Read more
The arctic island of Svalbard is home to many myths and legends. It’s certainly a strange island archipelago, but it’s a popular tourist destination nonetheless. Perhaps it’s not so surprising that there are lots of myths related to the island where you have a limit to the alcohol you can buy, where you are legally … Read more
