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It’s Not Christmas in Norway Until These 15 Things Happen

December 20, 2024 by Silvia 32 Comments

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It’s that time of year again - when Norway is at its darkest, but also its most magical! I love Christmas in Norway, and I love how perfectly Norwegian Christmas here is. Even before I moved to Norway my family usually spent most of our Christmases in Norway, because my mother's ...

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19 Ridiculously Helpful Norwegian Habits You Should Adopt

May 27, 2024 by Silvia 108 Comments

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How much do you know about Norwegian people? After a decade living in Norway, and a lifetime of spending every summer and Christmas in Norway with my Norwegian family, I've come across a few stereotypes of Norwegian people, as well as some habits that you might not suspect of ...

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12 Best Norwegian Desserts (With Recipes!)

May 13, 2024 by Silvia 1 Comment

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Most people first visit Norway to see the beautiful fjords, mountains, and northern lights here. But when they come back to Norway, they're returning for the delicious Norwegian desserts!  Okay, maybe they're coming back to see more of Norway's fjords, mountains, and ...

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19 Best Norwegian Movies of All Time

May 26, 2023 by Silvia 19 Comments

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I'm sure you've been busy working your way through all the Norwegian novels I recommended last week, so I figured now would be a good time to take a break and watch some Norwegian movies. I also consulted my mom and some Norwegian friends on this list, though mostly I ...

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Thinking of Moving to Norway? Here’s What You Should Know

October 1, 2022 by Silvia 126 Comments

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My inbox has recently flooded with questions about moving to Norway that I simply haven't had the time to answer, so I figured it would be easiest to just do so in one big blog post. I'm not any sort of expert on how to move to Norway, but I also get that sometimes it's ...

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