Norway keeps its official public holiday calendar simple and consistent, with a core of Christian feast days plus a few civic dates that shape how the whole country works and travels. If you are planning a trip, moving here, or coordinating work across borders, knowing the 2025 dates will save you from closed shops, sold-out … Read more
Planning a trip to Norway and wondering whether you can skip the visa paperwork? Many travelers can enter Norway visa free for short visits. Norway follows the wider Schengen rules with a few uniquely Norwegian twists like the special status of Svalbard. In this guide, I will walk you through who can come visa free, … Read more
Visiting Norway is usually smooth sailing, but even the best trips can come with a sore throat, a sprained ankle, or something more serious. Norway’s healthcare system is reliable, modern, and easy to navigate once you know a few local terms and where to go. I have lived here my whole life and have helped … Read more
Norway has a reputation for high prices, and there is truth to it. Wages are high, taxes are transparent, and the quality of services is generally excellent. That shows up on receipts. At the same time, much of what draws people here is free or close to it: world-class hiking, safe cities, clean tap water, … Read more
Norway is made for aerial photography. From glacier-cut fjords to midnight-sun beaches and sharp alpine ridges, a drone opens angles you simply can’t get from the ground. But scenic freedom comes with responsibilities. Norway follows European (EASA) drone rules, and we also have strict protections for privacy, wildlife, and sensitive areas like airports, military sites, … Read more
Norway sits high on a lot of bucket lists, and sooner or later most travelers ask the same simple question: what do you call someone from Norway? If you’re booking a tour, reading the news, or chatting with locals over coffee and waffles, it helps to get the words right. Short answer: people from Norway … Read more
Norway is an easy place to breathe deep, lace up your boots, and wander with a four-legged friend. We’re a country of hikers, cabin people, and ferry hoppers, and dogs naturally tag along for a lot of it. That said, Norway also has clear expectations around leashes, wildlife, and shared spaces. If you know the … Read more
Norway has moved quickly to roll out 5G, and for most travelers and new residents the experience is already solid. From the largest cities to smaller coastal towns, you can expect fast mobile internet with good reliability. Out in the fjords, mountains, and the Arctic north, the picture is more mixed, but coverage keeps improving … Read more
Svalbard rewards the prepared. This polar archipelago sits far into the High Arctic, where weather, wildlife, and distances are on a different scale than mainland Norway. I grew up with the Arctic as a quiet neighbor and have worked with visitors up here for years. The truth is simple: Svalbard can be perfectly safe if … Read more
Norway is one of those rare places where travel with kids feels easy. Clean cities, safe public transportation, and nature right on the doorstep mean you can go from a playground to a fjord view in minutes. As someone who grew up here and now takes nieces and nephews on mini-adventures, I’ve learned that the … Read more