Many students dream of moving to Norway for a semester (or more) as an international student, and get a feel for Norwegian culture, nature and education all at the same time. The only problem is just that Norway is incredible expensive, especially for non-working international students! So, are there any cities in Norway that are … Read more
October is kind of a transition month in Norway, and acting as a late autumn in some years and early winter in others. It’s among the least popular months to visit Norway as a tourist, but Norway in October is still incredible in it’s own way! If you’re looking to see the most popular tourist … Read more
It’s well-known that university degrees in Norway are tuition-free for both Norwegian and foreign students, and anyone can apply to get a university education for free if they attend the university. You have to pay a small semester fee (costs around 600 NOK / $60 USD), but there are generally no tuition fees at universities … Read more
Most countries have an official national flower, and it’s usually a flower that represents or symbolizes the country. But what is Norway’s national flower like? There’s actually not an official Norwegian national flower, but there are two unofficial national flowers. These are pyramidal saxifrage (Saxifraga cotyledon or bergfrue in Norwegian) and common heather (Calluna vulgaris … Read more
Norway is an incredible country with lots of different tourist attractions, both natural attractions as well as man-made structures aimed to wow people who experience them. There are generally fewer tourist traps in Norway than in many other countries in the world, but there are still some big tourist traps that you might want to … Read more
If you’re thinking about moving to Norway, then you are going to want to either find a place to rent, or even find a house that you can buy. I usually recommend most foreigners to rent the first time they move to Norway in order to check out the area and get a feel for … Read more
Norway and Norwegians have many quirks that will shock anyone who is coming from abroad to visit! We’re going to be taking a closer look at the 11 most shocking things to foreigners who visit Norway here, so stick around to learn all 11 things that will shock you about Norway. 1) There’s whale meat … Read more
One of the most incredible things about Norway is the freedom to roam principle that allows you to set up a wild camp with your tent pretty much anywhere in nature. This provides a free alternative to spending the nights at hostels, and can be a great experience for people who enjoys being in nature. … Read more
Visiting Kirkenes is a very special experience, with this rather small town being closer to the Russian border than any neighboring city. It’s in a remote place far north in Norway, and the easiest method of getting to Kirkenes is by flying an airplane to Kirkenes airport Høybuktmoen. But the problem is that Høybuktmoen is … Read more
If you’re moving to Norway, when you’re going to want to find a place to live. Some people choose to buy a house or an apartment when moving here, but most people are looking to rent an apartment in Norway when moving. This guide is meant for international students or workers who are moving to … Read more
