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.
Listening to audiobooks in Norwegian can be a great way to learn more about the Norwegian culture while also taking a deep dive into the Norwegian language. If your Norwegian is good enough to allow you to listen to audiobooks in Norwegian, then doing so is a great method to improve your skills in spoken … Read more
If you visit Norway during the late winter, you might experience what we call “hålke” in Norwegian, a type of ice that is extremely slippy. This particular ice is a result from when the ice or snow melts during the day, but freezes as night, making it practically free from traction. Many tourists and foreigners … Read more
There are a surprisingly big difference between countries when it comes to how you should pay for stuff. Some countries prefer cash while others only accept credit cards, so what’s the preferred payment methods in Norway? Most payments in Norway is done by a debit or credit card, and this is the standard payment method … Read more
Norway is generally considered a pretty safe country to visit as a tourist, but is Bergen safe to visit? This article will take a closer look at how safe you can expect to be in Bergen, what the crime rates are, and how you can increase your chances of having a safe visit to Bergen. … Read more
One of the most common facts you have about Svalbard is that it is illegal to die there. But is this really true? Let’s take a closer look at the laws and guidelines for living and dying on Svalbard (also known as Spitsbergen). There are no laws that prohibit you from dying on Svalbard, and … Read more
There are lots of countries and regions all over the world where the tap water is full of bacteria and viruses, and could spread diseases to tourists who drink it even though the local people are immune to the disease. But what is the tap water in Norway like, and can you drink it safely? … Read more
Norwegians love going to see movies in the cinema, but how would a movie theater experience be as a foreigner or tourist in Norway? This article will explain everything you need to know about going to the cinema in Norway as a non-Norwegian without any skills in understanding the Norwegian language. You will generally be … Read more
A tattoo from your visit to Norway can be a great way to immortalize the trip by inking your skin, but before you head to a tattoo parlor there’s some things you might want to know. What’s getting a tattoo in Norway like, how much does it cost, and it is considered safe? Getting a … Read more
Whenever you travel to another country, you have entirely new age restrictions to worry about. Some countries are pretty relaxed on age restrictions, but Norway is not. There are certain things that you need to be older than a certain age to do, and these are usually determined by laws. The laws that governs age … Read more
