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.
Many of us prefers to travel all by ourselves, and Norway is a great destination to visit if you want to experience all the beautiful nature we got here. Most people visit Norway as a family, a group of friends or as a couple, but there are also some solo travelers who visit Norway. But … Read more
Norway is a mostly cashless society that relies on debit and credit cards for over 99 % of all transactions. This makes it very easy for travelers who visit Norway to go about on their shopping spree, and virtually all shops, restaurants, cafés and other places will accept banking cards. There are however a few … Read more
Speeding tickets are incredibly expensive in Norway, and breaking the speed limit with 11 km/h on a road with 60 km/h speed limit will set you back 4,150 NOK in 2022! Many foreigners find these speeding tickets to be pretty rough, but that’s what it’s like in Norway. Some people simply refuse to pay their … Read more
Norway is a popular destination for people who travel with RVs due to the high cost of accommodation in Norway. With an RV, you can sleep in your vehicle in most places without paying a single krone, but there are some rules and regulations that you should be aware of before coming to Norway in … Read more
Norway’s official currency is called Norwegian krone (krone can be translated to crown), and it’s the only legal currency in Norway. You will have to deal with Norwegian kroner (NOK) when visiting Norway, since all stores will accept this currency, and all prices are displayed in NOK. Since you will have to deal with Norwegian … Read more
You will want to bring home a few souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family after having visited Norway, because who doesn’t like bringing home a memory with them? Most people won’t be able to visit Norway more than once or just a few times in their lives, but a souvenir on a shelf … Read more
Norway takes speeding over the speed limit very serious, and you might have heard of some of the insanely high speeding tickets in Norway already. We’re going to be looking closer at these fines in this article, showing you exactly how much you can expect to pay if you get a speeding ticket in Norway. … Read more
Stray dogs are a big problem in many parts of the world, where owners either abandon their dogs to let them live on the street, or dogs end up breeding on the street, essentially leading to feral dogs. This might lead to big packs of dogs that can end up being a problem for the … Read more
Norway has a social system that includes government disability benefit, and in contrast to many other countries, it’s possible (but not easy) to live a good life with this benefit. People who have a permanent injury, illness or disability can apply for disability benefit in Norway, but it’s actually very challenging to get it approved. … Read more
Norwegians and Scandinavians in general are often assumed to fit a certain stereotype of being tall and handsome with blue eyes and blond hair. While there’s some of us that are like that, Norwegians are all different and unique from each other. That said, there are some truth to some of the stereotypes. One of … Read more