Category: Norway Life
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Four things I learned about Svalbard
This week I arrived in Svalbard. What a stunning landscape, the mountains are much higher and steeper than I imagined. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a window seat when flying in, but judging from the pictures the other passengers were taking, I highly recommend paying extra for the window seat. The plane comes in low between…
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Heat Acclimatisation Training
Now that I live in Norway, I don’t have to worry so much about the summer heatwaves anymore. But I am planning on walking the four-day marches next year. That got me thinking, how am I going to prepare for the heat? My group commander used to say ”You’re not hindered by the heat if…
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How to Maximise SAS EuroBonus Points
How to determine the value of a point? There are two ways to use your points. You can pay completely with points (excluding the booking fee) or partially with points. The easiest way to determine the value of a point is by using the formula: (Price of the flight – Booking fee) / Amount of…
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Bucketlist Hikes and Climbs Norway
I thought I would make a bucket list of the climbs and hikes I want to do. And then I thought, why not put it on the blog? It’ll help with holding me accountable to schedule the time to do so. I will update this blog post as I learn about more hikes and climbs.…
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My Climbing Journey
It doesn’t get any better than this. The weather is a perfect 20 degrees with beautiful sunshine, a slight breeze, and spectacular views. I’ve just completed my first two pitches and set up a ‘standplass’ (belay station). Right then, I get a notification on my phone reminding me it’s time to be real. The timing…
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Prepping for Svalbard
Intro Next semester, I’ll be attending a course called Safety Management in the Arctic, worth 10 credits, offered by the University Center in Svalbard (UNIS). This course runs from August 5th to September 19th, focusing on the challenges and safety protocols necessary for the Arctic environment. I’m looking forward to this course, as the Risk…
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My Favorite Camping Gear
Talking about gear is always fun. Here is my rundown of the gear I bring on a regular camping trip. DD 3×3 Tarp Great little versatile and affordable tarp. I have a fixed ridgeline on it with prussic knots, allowing me to install it quickly. 3×3 meters is a good size for taking shelter for…
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Navigating with a Garmin Watch.
Spring has finally arrived on the Norwegian West Coast. And I’m taking full advantage of it. I use my Garmin Fenix 5x to navigate the trails. This is not a luxury; some route markings can be easily missed. Navigating on your phone works well. But I prefer having the route on my watch as well.…
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Sauna Sessions
Introduction Ever since I moved to Norway, the sauna has become a big part of my life. It’s more than just relaxing. More and more research shows that saunaing has many health benefits, from increased hypertrophy to preventing dementia (Reeder et al., 2023, Laukkanen et al., 2018) The Right Way to Sauna Every time I’m…
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Risk Compensation and Studded Tires in Norway; Are Studded Tires Actually Safer?
In this article, we will delve into the safety and behavior aspects related to driving with or without studded tires in winter conditions in Norway. We will pursue the question of whether drivers take more risk when using studded tires. A theory referred to as ‘Risk compensation’. The question we will try to answer is:…
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Hiking Hatten in Rogaland
“Hatten” translates to “The Hat,” given its unique shape when seen from certain angles. This short hike packs a punch with its steep ascents and airy sections.
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Working from home as a young professional, what are the upsides and downsides compared to senior employees?
Working from home has become increasingly common in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this trend. While there are many benefits to working from home for both employers and employees, it can be especially challenging for younger professionals. In this blog post, I will explore the pros and cons of working from…
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Are individualistic societies happier than collectivist societies?
Individualistic societies often have a negative connotation in the public debate (Van Noort 2019, Campton 2020). They are said to be the cause of loneliness because people living in an individualistic society are more concerned with themselves and, therefore, pay less attention to maintaining a close relationship with others. This increased loneliness would make people…
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How to promote ethical consumption among youngsters
What are ethical consumers? Ethical consumers buy products and services that benefit the environment and humanity. They avoid products and services from companies that violate human rights, exploit workers, or pollute the environment (Shaw & Clarke 1999). Therefore, ethical consumption can be seen as a consumption pattern in which the emphasis is on buying sustainable…