2020-12-13 19:39
St Lucia buns, or lussekatter in Norwegian, are the traditional sweet breads of St Lucia Day, 13th of December. The literal translation of lussekatter is ‘Lucia cats’; this is be… Read More
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2020-12-13 15:18
During the cold, dark winter, hot chocolate in Norway is the drink you have when you are not having coffee. Here is a typical homemade recipe:
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2020-12-12 20:09
Pork rib is one of the traditional meals at Christmas time in Norway. It is often eaten by Norwegians on Christmas day, but also throughout the dark season too. Norwegian rib is one of my fa… Read More
2020-12-06 14:38
Kokomakroner are one of the typical Norwegian Christmas cookies. They originated in Italy and somehow found their way into the Seven Sorts tradition. This recipe is like most others - quick… Read More
2020-11-17 18:18
One of my favourite coffee bakeries in Oslo city is Open Bakery Fryenlund. It has that old 19th Century style with bread hanging on the wall, dark wooden panels and even a spiral staircase t… Read More
2020-11-16 13:39
Juletid (Christmas time) is a celebration of traditions and family in Norway. With the fall of winter snow and the wonderful displays of Northern Lights, Norwegians sit round their fire plac… Read More
2020-11-16 12:40
Red currents growing in a backyard in Tønsberg.
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2020-11-13 18:23
Trolls in Norway are small, magical creatures that live in hiding. There are some in the barn, some in the trees and some in the mountains. They are tricksters and like to play games on the… Read More
2020-11-08 13:35
In early November the afternoon sun is low in the sky in Oslo. It is a beautiful time to walk around the city and see all the statues in a new light. This one has always drawn me in... I can… Read More
2019-11-27 18:51
Crime Fiction is the most popular genre in Norway, and Jo Nesbo is the most successful serial author of Thrillers to date. He also writes Children’s Fiction. The Doctor Proctor childre… Read More
2019-11-27 18:33
This canyon just so happens to b the biggest in Europe!
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2019-11-26 22:54
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2019-11-25 19:00
Farmor doesn’t use recipes so it is mighty hard to get any kind of standard from her. For her pepperkaker recipe, she gave me a little sheet of paper with primitive-Norwegian writing (… Read More
2019-11-24 17:19
Advent Season is the Christian “countdown” in celebration of Christmas day. Starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, a candle is lit and a hymn or poem is cited. On the fo… Read More
2019-11-22 22:44
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2019-11-21 12:15
The Arctic Cathedral is a landmark in Tromsø standing at the end of the bridge on the mainland. Its ‘Cathedral’ status is only a nickname, as it is actually a parish churc… Read More
2019-11-20 20:33
Alta during the Midnight Sun.
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2019-11-20 20:30
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2019-11-20 20:28
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2019-11-20 20:25
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2019-11-20 20:22
Aursfjord.
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2019-11-20 20:19
Senja.
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2019-11-20 20:18
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2019-10-18 11:46
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2019-10-18 11:12
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2019-04-04 16:57
If you’re from a country that doesn’t get snow, then visiting Noway in the winter is an amazing experience. Just being in the snow gives hours of entertainment – feeling &h&hell…Read More
2019-01-06 19:14
Trollkrem is a favourite at celebrations throughout the year in Norway. Its light and fluffy texture is perfect for long summer days, and its usual berry ingredient, cowberries or tytteb&ael&hell…Read More
2018-12-28 18:10
Searching For Jobs In Norway is the first article in this post series of Finding A Job In Norway for non-Norwegian speakers. Language is a barrier… Most jobs in Norway …
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2018-12-26 16:24
Rice cream, riskrem, is a desert made from leftover rice porridge, risgrøt, and whipped cream. It is accompanied by a tangy fruit sauce, usually raspberry or cloudberry. It is eaten … Read More
2018-12-24 18:16
Kakemenn, cake men, are vanilla cookies and a favourite among kids at Christmas. They are easy to make, fun to decorate, and go well with rich drinks such as gløgg …
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2018-12-19 19:52
I never thought I’d find myself in the dating scene again, let alone dating in a foreign country where the language still boggles me. But, times change, as do places …
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2018-12-14 16:05
Smultringer, (or lard rings in English), are a traditional donut that are very popular in Norway. They can be bought in packs at the supermarket throughout the year here, but …
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2018-11-14 20:13
In Norway, Advent season is when Norwegians prepare for Christmas. Even though it is the darkest time of the year, it is full of activity, lights, parties and yummy food. …
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2018-11-13 21:40
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2018-11-13 21:38
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2018-11-13 21:36
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2018-11-13 21:30
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2018-11-13 21:28
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2018-11-13 00:42
The red king crab is a giant crustacean native to the Alaskan coast and the Bering sea. They can grow up to two metres from claw-to-claw. Fleshy and tasty, they …
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2018-09-16 20:49
Traditional houses are scattered throughout Norway. Some are still lived in, some have been turned into open-air heritage museums, and others have been left to survive on their own. The &hel&hell…Read More
2018-09-16 20:26
As a photographer in your hometown, you have your favourite spots to take the perfect photographs. You know when to go, what equipment you need according to the weather and …
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2017-12-23 12:20
Trailer for the Norwegian WW2 drama "Den 12. Mann" (12th Man), which will open in theaters on Christmas Day 2017.
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2016-09-26 19:57
Nobel TV Series about Norwegian Special Forces in Afghanistan - Trailer and Title Sequence clip.
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2016-09-09 20:48
During the last few weeks Norwegians have been purposely uploading the famous Napalm Girl picture to facebook fully knowing the social media giant will take it down. The uploads were in… Read More
2016-06-24 22:33
NRK, Norway's public TV network and inventor of the phenomenon "Slow TV", is taking us into the digital realm with a 12-hour live streaming of a special Minecraft building project.
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2016-05-14 17:08
The grilling hot dog (grillpølser) is iconic in Norwegian culture. The 17. May, Norway's National Day, is the biggest pølsefest day of the year.
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2015-12-06 19:47
Merry Christmas from Oslo! We are in the capital for a few days and got this photo of the Parliament building from the top of a Ferris wheel.
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2015-11-11 18:56
We haven’t written about the Refugee Crisis because everything has been hearsay from European media. Now that many refugees have entered Norway we can comment fairly on the crisis. Thi… Read More
2015-10-17 10:08
So someone decided to give the teaser trailer for the Norwegian children's movie "Doktor Proktors Tidsbadekar" (Doctor Proktor's Time Bath Tub) the Hollywood treatment and the results are hi… Read More
2015-08-29 16:31
The first official trailer for the highly anticipated Norwegian film "Birkebeinerne" has been released. Watch the trailer with English caption here.
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2015-08-10 20:56
Dødsing, aka "Death Diving" or simply "Deathing" originated in the 1960s at the Frognerbadet public bath in Oslo, where kids would sneak into the pool complex after hours and practice… Read More
2014-11-26 22:40
For every Christmas Norway sends a giant Norwegian spruce tree to their British friends. It is a symbol of Norwegian gratitude towards the United Kingdom for preserving Norwegian liberty. Du… Read More
2014-11-16 21:28
Traditional barley grøt recipe with a modern twist: As the grøt cools it will thicken. This is when we usually add in more milk... Peel and slice the clementines. The fruit… Read More
2013-04-17 06:49
Summer Island is a beautiful little coastal town in Tromsø’s west. It’s one of my most favourite hideaways as the ocean views are spectacular. Because of the coastal weath… Read More
2012-10-15 20:32
The online Digital Museum is a photo collection of paintings, photos, furniture and objects from Norwegian history. 110 museums in Norway have contributed to the site and the Digital Museum… Read More
2011-04-15 17:47
Senja is the second biggest island in Norway. It is considered a ‘little Norway’ because it has many environments and habitats that are similar to regions all over the mainland… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
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2006-06-07 11:16
Like any insurance, the Norwegian National Insurance requires people to pay an excess. What this means for the average family:
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2006-06-07 11:16
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2006-06-07 11:16
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