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.
If you’re coming to Norway in an RV or just want to cook using gas, then you’re going to want to know how to refill propane tanks in Norway. Norway’s rich history with oil and gas means that there are multiple different options for filling up propane gas tanks, so let’s look at the specifics … Read more
Whenever you leave the comfort of your own country, it’s worth keeping an eye out for potential tourist scams. Many countries across the world has different versions of tourist scams where local scam artists prey on tourists simply not knowing better, and take advantage of them. But what’s the deal with tourist scams in Norway … Read more
Corruption is a huge problem around the world, but what’s the deal with corruption in Norway? Let’s take a look at what the corruption in Norway is like! Norway is generally ranked among the 5 countries with the lowest level of corruption in the entire world, so Norway is not really corrupt at all. There … Read more
Norway is known to have lenient prison sentences, with prisons that focus on rehabilitation instead of punishment. But what are the actual maximum prison sentences in Norway? The maximum prison sentence for normal crimes in Norway is 21 years, but war crimes and terror crimes can give sentences up to 30 years. Criminals can also … Read more
Stavanger is one of Norway’s most beautiful cities, and it’s absolutely incredible to explore on foot. The city is home to a large harbor that gets plenty of cruise tourists daily, and it’s very popular among oil and other off-shore workers. But if you’re going to be exploring Stavanger on foot, you will definitely want … Read more
Svalbard with it’s unofficial capital city Longyearbyen is one of Norway’s most exotic and unique places, and a popular destination for large tourist cruise ships. Many cruise ships spend a full day or even multiple days in the Port of Longyearbyen, so what’s the best method to get between Longyearbyen harbor and the city center? … Read more
There are multiple large cities in a county like Norway, and cities like Bergen, Tromsø, Oslo and Trondheim are all very popular among tourists. But which city is the capital city of Norway? The capital of Norway is Oslo, and has been that since 1814 when the Karlmar Union ended. But cities like Bergen, Trondheim … Read more
Buses are among the cheapest methods of transportation in Norway, and operates both on a national level between cities and towns, as well as inter-city buses that takes you around the different locals places. But are buses in Norway reliable, and can you count on them showing up at time? Buses in Norway are somewhat … Read more
If you’re after an authentic Norwegian experience, then renting a cabin somewhere remote for a few days might be just what you need. Norway and Norwegians have a unique cabin culture where we spend weekends and extended holidays in tiny cabins somewhere in the mountains or in the forest. Many families share a cabin, but … Read more
Kentucky Fried Chicken, usually just referred to as KFC, is one of the world’s biggest fast food franchises. Despite being in over 145 countries around the world, KFC has yet to make an appearance in Norway. So whats the reason behind the lack of KFC in Norway? According to KFC, they don’t want to get … Read more
