NorwayExplainedRemote work has settled into everyday life in Norway, but it looks a little different than in some other countries. You will hear people talk about “hjemmekontor,” which literally means home office, and for many it is part of a flexible, trust-based work culture. Offices are still important. At the same time, a lot of … Read more
Norway is a great place to intern if you value balanced workdays, straightforward communication, and real responsibility from day one. Companies here use internships to test future hires, give students practical experience, and bring fresh ideas into the room. As someone who grew up and works here, I have seen how internships fit naturally into … Read more
Washing your car in Norway is a little different from many other countries. Between strict environmental rules, long winters with salty roads, and a strong culture of keeping things tidy, there are a few local habits worth learning. You will see everything from high-tech automatic tunnels to self-service bays where drivers carefully prewash with degreaser … Read more
Jan Mayen is one of those places that sits on the edge of imagination. A narrow volcanic ridge in the North Atlantic, halfway between mainland Norway and Greenland, it is wild, weather-beaten, and almost entirely untouched by tourism. If you are drawn to stark beauty, seabird cliffs, and the possibility of seeing an active volcano … Read more
Norway’s beaches are a mix of polished city spots with diving towers and tiny coves you find by following a forest path to the sea. On a warm day, you will see families, teenagers, and grandparents sharing the same shoreline with an easy, relaxed rhythm. I grew up with the Oslofjord as my summer playground … Read more
If you are planning a road trip in Norway between late autumn and early spring, you will be sharing the road with snowplows, drifting snow, and the occasional reindeer. Winter driving in Norway is not a stunt, it is everyday life. We keep moving because we prepare well, watch the weather, and respect the conditions. … Read more
Bodø sits on the edge of the Norwegian Sea where weather, light, and tide put on daily shows. I grew up in Northern Norway and have spent a lot of time in Bodø for work and weekend escapes. It is a compact city with big-nature energy: world famous tidal currents, sea eagles circling the coast, … Read more
Renting a car in Norway gives you the freedom to reach quiet fjord villages, trailheads, and coastal roads that buses rarely touch. The scenery between destinations is a highlight in itself, and having your own wheels lets you stop for that waterfall, stretch your legs at a viewpoint, or follow a reindeer that just wandered … Read more
Renting a car in Oslo can be wonderfully straightforward if you know a few local quirks. Whether you are flying into Gardermoen, arriving by train, or already in the city center, the rental experience in Norway is clean, efficient, and polite. The real questions are where to pick up, what to book, and how to … Read more
Bergen is one of those cities where every turn can frame a postcard. Mountains rise on both sides, the sea presses in, and the weather has a mind of its own. That beauty shapes daily driving. Expect tunnels that cut through hills, bridges that leap across fjords, and narrow streets that wind between colorful wooden … Read more