Category: Norway Life
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Food and Drink I Miss About the Netherlands (And Always Bring Back to Norway)
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Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of Norwegian products I like. But there are also quite…
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Preikestolen in Wintertime
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Yes, October might seem a bit early to discuss winter trips, but this one is worth planning far…
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Best Norwegian Credit Card for Flight Bonusess
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Until recently, I relied on my American Express (Amex) for credit card travel bonuses. However, Avinor has cancelled…
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The Best Ways to Get Around Stavanger
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After living and travelling around Stavanger and its surroundings for about a year and a half, I thought…
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Back in Stavanger and catching up on coursework
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I’ve left the Arctic and returned to the ever-sunny-never-rainy place of Stavanger. While cycling to work I was…
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What I Packed and What I Wish I Had For My Stay On Svalbard
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When I was prepping for Svalbard I made a packing list. All in my packing list was pretty…
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Resources for Planning a Hike on Svalbard
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Introduction The landscape on Svalbard is as stunning as it is hostile. Planning a hike here is different…
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Safety training on Svalbard at UNIS
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This week has been exciting as I participated in the mandatory safety training at the University Centre in…
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Four things I learned about Svalbard
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This week I arrived in Svalbard. What a stunning landscape, the mountains are much higher and steeper than…
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Heat Acclimatisation Training
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Now that I live in Norway, I don’t have to worry so much about the summer heatwaves anymore.…
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How to Maximise SAS EuroBonus Points
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How to determine the value of a point? There are two ways to use your points. You can…
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Bucketlist Hikes and Climbs Norway
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I thought I would make a bucket list of the climbs and hikes I want to do. And…
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Climbing
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It doesn’t get any better than this. The weather is a perfect 20 degrees with beautiful sunshine, a…
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Prepping for Svalbard
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Intro Next semester, I’ll be attending a course called Safety Management in the Arctic, worth 10 credits, offered…
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My Favorite Camping Gear
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Talking about gear is always fun. Here is my rundown of the gear I bring on a regular…
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Navigating with a Garmin Watch.
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Spring has finally arrived on the Norwegian West Coast. And I’m taking full advantage of it. I use…
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Sauna Sessions
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Introduction Ever since I moved to Norway, the sauna has become a big part of my life. It’s…
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Risk Compensation and Studded Tires in Norway; Are Studded Tires Actually Safer?
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In this article, we will delve into the safety and behavior aspects related to driving with or without…
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Hiking Hatten in Rogaland
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“Hatten” translates to “The Hat,” given its unique shape when seen from certain angles. This short hike packs…
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Working from home as a young professional, what are the upsides and downsides compared to senior employees?
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Working from home has become increasingly common in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this…
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