Moose has always gone out on the farm in the middle of Winter with just shorts and no shirt on, and sometimes without shoes! And I always profess that he is absolutely crazy! It just so happens that last week I found myself in the middle of a paddock in just my pyjamas! Boy, do [...]
People always complain about how expensive Norway is, especially Norwegians. However, Norway really knows how to put on a sale. I have never seen things cheaper on sale than in Norway. In fact, we rarely need to buy clothes full price. There is always a sales clothes-rack with 50-70% off somewhere in each store. Quite [...]
Knowing what will keep your baby warm in Norway is common knowledge passed down from mother to mother…
As an Outlander, you might not have the ‘inside’ knowledge of what to buy and what not to buy for your baby’s nursery. This information in Norway is usually past down from mothers, discussed in mothers groups or even posted on mother and parenting blogs – however, some of us don’t have the luxury of [...]
From the west, a wall of stone Saints and Prophets will confront you. All sides of the Cathedral are very textured and deserve a long walk around. You’ll see gargoyles and gothic arches, thick wooden doors with rusty floral art and Anglo-Norman/Romanesque bits and pieces ‘stuck on’ that intensifies your ground view. However, the outside of Nidaros Cathedral is even more intriguing when you know the history.
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Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!
The sun never goes down during this season but the mountains to the East are so high that the sun still has to raise above them in the morning hours and an artificial dawn-effect wakes the city.
Flower Show Series: Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
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Even in the peak of summer our mountains have touches of snow.
In the winter we rest.