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Norway – Going from tourist to local

March 2nd, 2011 · No Comments

For many people the thought of visiting a new country is exciting but also nerve-wracking because of the cultural changes that lie ahead of them on their adventure. However, for many people who visit Norway, the vacation often ends with them wanting to move there. Norway is a long narrow country that has much to [...]

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Tags: Culture Shock · Europe · Everyday In Oslo · Expat · Moving / Preperation · Moving Advice · Norway · Tips On Settling In · Travel · Visiting Norway

Norwegian Christmas and Holiday Traditions

December 25th, 2010 · No Comments

For almost every country holidays are always a special time of year including Christmas. A traditional Christmas in Norway consists of many different events, rituals and traditions which help to bring families and communities close together. For many families in Norway they prefer a real pine or spruce tree over a store bought Christmas tree. [...]

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Tags: Europe · Everyday In Oslo · Norway · Other · Visiting Norway

Money In Norway

April 19th, 2009 · 7 Comments

I get many questions on my blog about moving to Norway and travel, but one thing that I recently got a question about was money. How much money can you bring from the United States to Norway legally in cash and what is the best way to transfer funds to a Norwegian account. While I [...]

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What Do You Like To Do In Norway For Fun?

July 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment

I am looking for input from any of my readers out there who live in Norway or have visited Norway. I want to put together some articles with some fun things to do while in Norway from people who have actually done that. I would like anything from fun tourists attractions, to shows to fun [...]

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Tags: Everyday In Oslo · Norway · Other · Visiting Norway