When you are reading up on the arctic island owned by Norway, you often see the words Svalbard and Spitsbergen used interchangeably. Some stick to only one way of writing it, while others tend to mix it up a little. So, should you use Svalbard or Spitsbergen when talking about this island archipelago? The best … Read more
Norway is part of NATO, and has a pretty big budget for the military. But despite this, military conscription in Norway is very different from what people in other countries are used to. So let’s take a close look at what the military conscription is like in Norway, who gets drafted to serve in the … Read more
August is one of the best times to visit Norway, and the late autumn season in Norway allows you do get the best of what Norway has to offer. This is a great time for both nature experiences like hiking or camping, but also for visiting popular tourist attractions. When visiting Norway in August, you … Read more
Zoos and theme parks are extremely expensive in Norway, and the admission itself can easily cost over 2,500 NOK for a family of 4! And let’s not forget paying 200 NOK for a hamburger, 400 NOK for a stuffed animal or the 150 NOK parking fee that some theme parks and zoos operate with. But … Read more
When you’re renting an apartment or a house in Norway, you will need to pay a security deposit to the landlord. This is in cases where money is owed, and you will get it back under normal circumstances. Security deposits are completely normal in Norway, but what exactly is the security deposit for, and how … Read more
You will want to get a method of logging into digital public services if you are moving to Norway, because most applications and official letters are sent digitally here. These require a higher level of security than regular passwords, so you need what is called a “level 4 security” login. There are three different types … Read more
You might have to use a travel adapter if you are visiting Norway from another country, but we also share the type of electrical plugs with many other countries. So which types of electrical plugs can you expect in Norway, and will you need a travel adapter to charge your electronics? Norway mainly uses the … Read more
Going on a whale safari when visiting northern Norway is one of the most amazing things you can do, and if you visit during the whale watching season, you are pretty much guaranteed to see a whale. Most whale watching safaris take you out to the sea in a big ferry with certified guides that … Read more
Svalbard is an incredible island far north in the arctic. It’s technically Norwegian territory, but it is exempt from many Norwegian laws and regulations. Not only will you get kicked off the island if you lose your job, but you also cannot give birth there. So, what’s up with the rule forbidding women to give … Read more
There’s no place just like Svalbard, and this arctic island is a part of Norway. Despite this, Svalbard is located almost 1,000 km north of Norway, so getting to Svalbard from Norway is actually a bit of a challenge. So, what are the best options for traveling to Svalbard? The by far best option of … Read more