Not two months after the unthinkable terrorist attacks in Oslo and at Utøya, which claimed the lives of 77 people, an American film company is already making a movie about the tragic attack.

Sometimes English-speaking movie titles don’t translate well into Norwegian so the titlists have to get creative.  Sometimes they just don’t bother and other times they put in a little too much effort.  Here are some of the more common changes in titles: Movie Title: The Pacifier Norwegian Title: Operasjon barnevakt English Translation: Operation Babysitter Movie [...]

Norwegians know how to make the most of a mountain.  From snow sports (skiing, snow boarding etc) to summer sports (glacier hikes, para-flying etc), leisure activities (sightseeing, sunbathing) to modern commodities (restaurants, tunnels).  Not a mountain is wasted.  In fact, nearly every city in Norway is surrounded by high places that give wonderful extended views [...]

Every year our family and friends get together in Tromsø for a Halloween party. This time the kids, big and small, made a scary music video to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Costumes, make-up, lighting, howling and growling, and ghoul-dancing made the night extra fun. Below are some stills of the video.