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.
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
Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are as popular as ever, and many countries have implemented laws and regulations to combat the use of these cryptos. But what are cryptos like in Norway, and are Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies even legal? Both Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are completely legal in Norway, and you are not … Read more
Svalbard is known for having some rather weird laws and regulations, including the fact that you cannot give birth on this arctic island. There’s also a myth that it’s illegal to die on Svalbard, but that’s just one of Internet’s many rumors that are entirely false. But what about the rumor that you cannot own … Read more
Norway is a big country where it’s essentially needed to have a car to get between places once you get out of the major cities, and Norwegians have on average 0.6 cars per person. This is a huge figure when you consider in the fact that it includes children, so it’s common for families to … Read more
Renting and driving a car is by far the best method of getting around in Norway, especially if you’re one of the persons who don’t really enjoy big, guided tour groups, but would rather explore at your own pace. It’s actually pretty easy to rent a car in Norway, but there are a few things … Read more
Some countries and states have a capital punishment where criminals can be sentenced to the death sentence if they are found guilty of crimes, but what’s the deal with capital punishment in Norway? Norway does not have a death sentence or capital punishment, and has not had it since it was abolished in 1979. Capital … Read more
Homelessness is a huge problem int he world, where people simply don’t have a place to live. As you can imagine, not having a home is pretty dangerous in a country like Norway where the temperature can reach -20 °C (-4 °F) in the winter. But what is the situation with homelessness in Norway like? … Read more
BASE jumping is one of the most thrilling extreme sports there is, and Norway is a popular destination for BASE jumpers who are looking to jump down from mountainsides wearing nothing but a parachute and a wingsuit. There are multiple great places to BASE jump in Norway, but the Kjerag mountain area is definitely the … Read more