It can be difficult to make new friends in Norway, both for tourists, expats and even students who are moving to Norway for a semester. Norwegians tend to be a bit on the shy side and be difficult to get to know, and making new friends in Norway will definitely be challenging for most people. … Read more
Norway is a great place to visit if you want to go camping in the wild, go on hikes to mountain tops or just spend some time outdoors, but all of this require you to have some camping equipment and outdoor clothes to be able to cope with the changing weather. Hiking and camping are … Read more
Langedrag Nature Park is a type of open farm that also acts as a kind of zoo, and it’s a great place to visit to get close to farm animals as well as some of the most interesting animals you will find in the Norwegian wilderness. You get to see wolves, lynxes, moose, as well … Read more
Many tourists who visit Norway is surprised that we don’t really have any of the major international electronic chains in Norway, and even Amazon has not yet set up shop here. So where do Norwegians buy their electronic from, and which stores should you choose when you need to pick up a new battery for … Read more
Lofoten islands are one of the most popular tourists destinations in all of Norway, thanks to its scenic mountains and beautiful beaches. This area is extremely crowded during the summer months, so it’s next to impossible to find a room to stay at unless you are very early with your booking. This leaves the option … Read more
Many people consider Bodø to be an underrated gem when it comes to destinations in northern Norway, and it’s a great place to begin a trip to Lofoten islands or northern Norway in general. One of the great things about Bodø is that it has its own airport, and it’s easy to get to it … Read more
Norway is a country with lots of toll booths, both on major roads between the big cities and towns in Norway, as well as inside the cities themselves. You typically won’t get far on the road before hitting your first toll station in Norway, and the cost of the toll booths will add up very … Read more
We often focus on the great sides of Norway on this website, and while Norway is a pretty great country, it’s important to not get rose-tinted glasses and be under the impression that Norway is perfect. You will run into all sort of new issues if you decide to move to Norway, and there are … Read more
The polar night is the opposite of the midnight sun, and many places in Norway experiences this phenomenon where the night last for several weeks. In other words, this is a time when no sunlight will reach the earth, and you are living in darkness all day long. Polar lights can only occur north of … Read more
The browns bears were once feared in all of Norway, but the brown bears today are shy of humans and tend to stay far away. If you want to see these large animals up close, your best bet is going to a zoo, and what’s a better place to stop for seeing brown bears than … Read more
