This category is all about general information about Norway, both for those of you who are curious about the country, as well as those of you who plan to visit at one point. You will learn a lot about Norway and how things work in Norway in this category.
Have you ever been surprised by the sales sum being higher than initially believed when you’re at a cash register? It’s never fun to forget to add sales tax or VAT to the prices when shopping, but this is luckily a mostly American thing. But that does not mean that there are no sales tax … Read more
There are plenty of different age restrictions to keep track of when you’re an international traveler, and one of the most important ones are to be absolutely sure if you are able to book hotel rooms or not. Imagine trying to check in to your hotel room only to find out that you are below … 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
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
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
Trondheim is one of Norway’s cities that has the most interesting history, having previously been the capital city of the country during the late viking ages. It’s still one of Norway’s biggest and most important cities, and are by many regarded as the tech capital of Norway. You will find a youthful population in Trondheim, … Read more
Many tourists are shocked by Norway’s seemingly slow speed limits when driving a car, and are wondering if these speed limits are for real. There are some countries where the speed limits are mere suggestions, while they are hard caps in other countries. So, what’s up with speed limits in Norway? Are they just suggestions, … Read more
The remote arctic Norwegian island Svalbard is home to many seemingly weird laws and regulations, like the fact that it’s illegal to own a cat on the island, or the fact that you cannot be buried there. But one of the weird laws that actually makes a lot of sense is the one about it … Read more
Nigardsbreen glacier is one of Norway’s most accessible glaciers, and can be reached either by a 2.5 kilometer hike or by a short ferry ride. Not only is it Norway’s most accessible glacier, but it’s also an incredible glacier itself with deep, blue glacial ice, and amazing ice caves that you can enter! If seeing … Read more
