KevinCa
English expat in Norway
Forum posts
10
About me
English
Lives in Bergen
Registration: 31 July 2014
Activity
Adapting to the climate in Norway by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Norway is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Norway? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Don't come to Western Norway if you hate the rain! I live near Bergen and a keen gardener ( being English!) and I'm totally frustrated with the weather conditions. We seldom experience Norwegian winter days here ( CONTINUOUSLY below freezing ... Read More
Environmental protection in Norway by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Norway? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Most of the initiatives you mention are already implemented in Norway. Not everyone takes part because of the costs. For instance we have three bins, one for bio, one for paper and one for the "rest" ( clean plastic can be bagged and taken ... Read More
American recently moved to Bergen by svjones11
Hello - I'm an American who recently moved to Bergen with my husband. Looking to meet a few new English speaking friends.
The group is apparently a closed group called "Americans Fishing in Bergen". I don't think they're that fanatical about non fishers joining but I'll ask to see what's what. I've re-activated my account on Facebook so if ... Read More
American recently moved to Bergen by svjones11
Hello - I'm an American who recently moved to Bergen with my husband. Looking to meet a few new English speaking friends.
Nattilley and svjones11 Welcome to Norway! Even though I'm British, I have friends from America and Canada in my local area just south of Bergen. There is also a Facebook "club" called something like " Americans in ... Read More
Driving in Norway by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Norway? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
About the "give way to the right" rule - it's not an universal rule. It's only applicable on roads without a yellow diamond on a white diamond background. Sometimes the signage does not happen when the zone ends so confusion all ... Read More
Driving in Norway by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Norway? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Right, you've got me started! 1. As an ex UK driver, I find Norwegian drivers extremely rude and pushy for the most part. If you're hesitant at a junction or whatever the Norwegians will "honk". It happens in Bergen. 2. The speed ... Read More
Safety in Norway by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Norway? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Hi, My wife and I feel totally safe here in rural Norway. We feel a bit threatened when we go into the local big city and see all the "street" people. That being said I feel that most of the problems have been brought to Norway by us ... Read More
Healthcare in Norway by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Norway ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Norway? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Yes, i agree with "formight", Norwegian doctors have a reputation to uphold - that of being unaware of what "good care " means,. Don't get me wrong, they will listen politely and then totally ignore what you've just said. ... Read More
Cost of living in Norway 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Norway in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Norway you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Norway? > accommodation ...
I live in the countryside just south of Bergen - where all the Kroner Billionaires live. > accommodation prices We are buying our own house and pay around 10k NOK / month for our mortgage. Renting prices vary but start around 6000 per month ... Read More
Jobs for English speakers by jm45
Hey, Just wondered if anyone had any advice regarding working in Norway. I'm moving over from the UK in August as my boyfriend is Norwegian and will be studying in Trondheim. At the moment, I'm learning Norwegian but certainly won't be proficient ...
You were bang on with the nepotism, I've been a victim of that in the job race on more than one occasion (after doing some research after the fact). Hehe, know what u mean with the "Noreng" language. I was talking to a friend just ... Read More