Goodbye, Norway!
I am taking a leave from Norway this Autumn and therefore won’t be updating this blog too often. Thanks for reading – ha det godt! -EL
The real costs of living in Norway
This article from Us & Them offers an excellent overview of the costs of living in Norway based on the COLA index.
Norway – Best Place to be a Parent?
This interview profiling a mother and her family by Oprah in 2007 explains a bit about the benefits of being a parent in Norway.
The Ryddestasjon
The Ryddestasjon – the baffling everyday challenge to throw (or recycle) your unwanted items.
Reds and Blues
Lately you may have seen hordes of rowdy teenagers in Vanilla-Ice inspired baggy red pants loitering about. Some insight into the yearly springtime phenomenon known as “Russ”.
Getting a Norwegian Driving License
One expat´s journey to trade in a foreign license for the Norwegian equivalent. Learn from her mistakes and start the process early!
What’s that smell?
New residents of Stavanger often wonder: what is that smell? An odourous mystery, explained. Advice on who to complain to is included as well.
Understanding the Real Estate Market
Stavanger is not your typical real estate market. This is an overview on the ins-and-outs of how to find and buy property in the region.
Taxes and what they all mean
Taxes are a part of life, so it is worthwhile making sense of them all! If the Eskimos have hundreds of words for “snow”, the Norwegians have nearly as many for “tax”. Moms, TVA and Skatt to name a few!
Moving to Norway
If you are moving to Norway, there are a lot of things to do before boarding that plane up North! Read more for a general checklist.
Finding Work
How to get a job in Norway? Where to get a work permit? The main job sites? Some insight into finding work in Stavanger.
Local and National Newspapers
Accessing local and National Media helps to connect you to your community. Classifieds, announcements, and local news are all vital to understanding the community around you!
Getting Around
Boats, trains, busses, bicycles and taxis. All the ways to get around, with or without your own four wheels!
Learning Norwegian
Information on finding Norwegian courses, tutors, and online translation.
Learning
French schools, Universities, to classes on understanding Norwegian organisational culture – find answers to your questions on education in Norway.
