Plastic clogs are very popular in Norway, not because they are sexy but because they are comfy.  I have seen doctors and nurses wear them at the hospital and dentists wearing them in the surgery.  Chefs wear them (and look a little amusing when they come out and meet you).  A lot of hygienic work [...]

There is a rumour  going around the world that wages in Norway are high.  They are.  Below is a presentation from government statistics as well as information from private people about how much certain jobs pay in Norway.  I have focused on the main jobs that people look at when wanting to immigrate to Norway.

A lot of people say that in Norway you get ‘free health care’ but that is only true if you are unhealthy. There is a threshold where unhealthy  pass into the ‘free’ zone. However, if you are healthy you must pay. When I say a ‘healthy’ person, I mean someone who only needs to see [...]

As the days get longer and the sun gets warmer, you are likely to see more and more Norwegians leaving the safety of their homes and venturing up in the mountains on the weekend. Norwegians love their mountainous nature so much they spend whatever time they can in it – for recreation, fitness, hunting or [...]