Norway has a great healthcare system with low costs for many different services. Hospital stays are completely free of charge, and you only play a small co-pay for visits to the doctor. But what’s the deal with dental care in Norway? Is dental care free in Norway, or do you need to pay for it … Read more
There’s no place like the arctic and pristine nature of Svalbard, but these protected ecosystems bring in over 100,000 tourists every single year. The Norwegian law requires the protected areas on Svalbard to be pristine and unaffected by human activity, but recent tourism spikes have led to a growing concern of the state of these … Read more
Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a huge gene bank that stores seeds from all over the world. The Seed Vault is located on the arctic island Svalbard, north of mainland Norway. You’ve probably seen pictures of the entrance to Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the media several times already, so why not visit Svalbard Global … Read more
It’s easy to be captivated be the sheer beauty of the Lofoten Islands, and it’s no wonder that this is Norway’s most popular tourist destination during the summer months. That said, the number of tourists also make for a crowded and busy visit. You won’t ever feel alone on Lofoten in the summer, no matter … Read more
TasteAtlas has recently published their “World’s Best Cuisine” awards for 2022, and has scored Norwegian cuisine to be the worst ranked national cuisine of all the 95 participating countries! The rank was made on the basis of user feedback, user ratings, professional food blogger’s and critiques feedback, and scores from a wide selection of dishes … Read more
Norway experienced a huge price increase for most products in 2022, and sectors like the food industry, electricity and fuel for cars were one of the ones that hit families the hardest. The cost of living has gone up for the entire year, and a brand new survey uncovered that about 70 % of all … Read more
Are you planning on sending a letter or a package to a family member, customer or someone else in Norway? They’re going to love getting a package or letter, but firstly you need to figure out how to write the address properly. It’s important to make sure the address is written correctly for the Norwegian … Read more
Norway’s changing seasons offer a wide range of opportunities for those looking for seasonal winter jobs. Working at ski resorts, restaurants or leading ski tours in the stunning snow-covered landscape are just a few of the many seasonal winter jobs in Norway. In this article, we will explore some of the best seasonal winter jobs … Read more
One of the biggest things about celebrating New Year’s Eve in Norway is the shooting of the fireworks. Fireworks are usually completely banned for private citizens in Norway, but there’s an exempt to the law for New Year’s Eve. There are strict rules and regulations that you must adhere to if you want to shoot … Read more
Most countries in the world has a chosen national animal, and Norway is no exception to that tradition. So, let’s take a closer look at Norway’s national animal! There is no official national animal in Norway, but a vote of popularity by the Norwegian public decided that the moose should be considered as the national … Read more