This post is a general introduction to pregnancy and birth in Norway. In future posts in this series “Having a Baby in Norway” I will go through procedures, information and experiences in detail. If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comments section below so everyone can benefit from the answers. [...]
Like every Christmas, we over-eat, over-spend and make a New Years resolution that next Christmas things will be different. Last year, (Christmas 2008), I definitely had my fair share of pepperkaker, trimmings and marsipan pigs. A week after Christmas I had to walk around with the top button on my pants undone! Then came the heaviness, the [...]
This is our view to the west. After work the shore becomes alive with activity. Tromsøværing (the Tromsø folk) make the most of the afternoon sun with fishing, jogging and rollerskiing.
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Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
Pølse is THE fast food of Norway. When the grilled pølse was first introduced to Norway in the 50s it was eaten naked – without bread.
Celebrate National Fårikål day with us. On the last Thursday of September every year Norway celebrates their national dish with, of course, all you can eat fårikål!
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Lathari beach is the only beach in Alta.
Norwegians are starting to get adventurous with cooking on the barbie.