Life in Norway Show
An English-language podcast about life in Norway, featuring interviews with expats and Norwegians. It covers topics related to living and working in Scandinavia, and explores whether Norway truly is the happiest country on earth. The show offers practical insights and personal stories for anyone considering a move to Norway or curious about Norwegian culture.
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89: How To Be Norwegian
Life in Norway Show Episode 89: Friend of the show Lorelou Desjardins is back to talk about becoming a Norwegian citizen and her latest book, 'How To Be Norwegian'. Lorelou from 'A Frog in the Fjord' is always a popular guest on the show. As she's just written and released a new book, it felt like the ideal time to invite her back to talk about all things Norwegian culture. We talk about her own j
88: Trondheim, Trøndelag & Third Culture Kids
Life in Norway Show Episode 88: Artist Tania Winther joins the show to talk about the people and places of Trondheim and Trøndelag in central Norway, and what it's like growing up with a mix of cultures. Tania Winther is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, designer, and interior designer based in Norway. With a background that spans both science and the arts, she brings a unique perspective to her c
87: Cycling Trips in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 87: Matthew Tolley of Cycle Norway joins the shows to talk about the joys of cycling in the Norwegian fjords and beyond, and how to plan your own cycling trip. Matthew Tolley moved to Norway in 2016, after, as so many Brits do, having met a Norwegian girl. He was no stranger to living abroad, having spent time in several countries previously. After falling in love with
86: Opening an English Bookstore in Oslo
Life in Norway Show Episode 86: Prismatic Pages has made a splash in its first year of operation as the only English language bookshop in Norway's capital city. We chat to the owner. Originally from Seattle, Indigo Trigg-Hauger moved to Oslo in 2016, but that's not when her Norwegian journey began. She grew up with a strong Norwegian influence as her mother had spent some time in Norway. Despite m
85: South Sudan to Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 85: From the US to Horton via South Sudan, Nyagoa's story is a fascinating one. Today's guest is Nyagoa William Nyuon, a U.S. citizen who spent much of her adult life working in South Sudan. She now lives in southeast Norway working in international relations, but also helps to run a charity focused on raising awareness of child marriages in South Sudan. We talk about S
84: Living in Norway as a Russian in 2024
Life in Norway Show Episode 84: Today's guest is Anna Kross, a landscape architect who works with the design of common spaces in the Oslo region. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/being-russian-in-norway/ But the reason Anna is on the show today is to tell her story of relocation from Russia, and what it's been like living in Norway as a Russian over the last few years. We talk about h
83: Buying a House in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 83: Buying a house in Norway is not something you might think about early in your relocation, but for today's guest it was the main reason they chose to move. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/buying-a-house-podcast/ Christoph Graf is from Switzerland, and a big reason he chose to move to the Oslo region with his Norwegian wife was because of the better valu
82: Spanish-Speaking Community in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 82: Florencia Meinardo from 'El Podcast de Noruega' joins us to talk about her relocation from Argentina, and the experience of native Spanish speakers in Norway. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/spanish-speaking-community/ Originally from Buenos Aires, Florencia spent some time living in the US before deciding to make Norway her home together with her Span
81: Challenges of Moving to Trondheim
Originally from Canada, Kristine moved to Trondheim with her partner and is now happily settled working in research. But it hasn't all been plain sailing for her. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/challenges-of-moving-to-trondheim-podcast/ Kristine arrived in Norway just weeks before the pandemic, which led to a unique relocation experience. Everything from meeting new people to learni
80: Moving from Nepal to Norway
We often feature interviews with people relocating to Norway from the U.S., or like me, from the U.K. Today I welcome Surendra Thapaliya to the show for a different kind of story. He's originally from Nepal, and moved to Norway in 2016 to study at BI, the Norwegian Business School. He's since gone from strength to strength and now lives with his wife in Oslo, where he has a senior marketing positi
79: Succeeding with Norway's Job-Seeker Permit
Life in Norway Show Episode 79: Abby Noble shares her inspiring story of planning exactly how she would find a job in Norway, obtaining a job-seeker permit, and finding her ideal job in an Oslo architecture firm. Moving to Norway is a dream for many, but finding a job is often the biggest barrier. Today I'm joined by Abby Noble, an American who moved to Norway without a job in order to find one. S
78: Moving from Germany to Arctic Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 78: Daniela Laguniak, an expedition leader with Havila Voyages, tells us about her relocation to Northern Norway and her working life on the Norwegian coastal route. Originally from Germany, she is fluent in three languages and lives in a remote part of Finnmark, Northern Norway. Daniela worked a seasonal tourism job at the North Cape in 2012 and then made the decision
77: Moving from Singapore to Oslo
This is episode 77 of the Life in Norway Show. Moving to Norway from outside Europe poses a whole heap of challenges, not least convincing an employer to take a chance on you. Today I'm joined by Isabelle Loh, originally from Singapore and having relocated to Oslo with her Norwegian partner, she shared her frustrations about finding a job on LinkedIn, and drew a big response. We talk about life i
76: Sami Culture in Northern Norway
Life in Norway Show #76: From the Sami Parliament and efforts to keep the languages alive to the importance of handicrafts and song, we hear all about Sami culture in 2024. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/sami-culture-podcast/ The recent wind turbine controversy has brought Sami culture and indigenous rights back into the headlines here in Norway, and around the world. Bodø is about
75: Retirement to Northern Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 75: One of the most common questions I receive at Life in Norway is about retirement, specifically the idea of moving to Norway to retire. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/retirement-to-northern-norway/ Now, while at the moment I plan to retire here, that's not the same thing as moving here when already retired. I always thought that was a difficult thing t
74: Norway in 2024
This show is going to be a little bit different because I don't have a guest, it's just me, as I look ahead to all things Norway in 2024. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/norway-in-2024-podcast/ I'll talk a little about what to expect for those of you planning a trip to Norway in 2024, plus information on what's changing for those of us who live here in Norway. Finally I'll talk a lit
73: Living in Mandal, Southern Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode #73: Agnes Erickson joins the podcast to talk about her move from California to Norway, and what life is like in a small town on the south coast. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/living-in-mandal-podcast/ Agnes works in the marketing team at Norrøna House, the headquarters of Norwegian outdoor clothing brand Norrøna. She works from Oslo a couple days per we
72: Finding Work in Norway with a Mentor
Life in Norway Show Episode #72: A repatriate to Norway joins the show to chat about her experiences returning to Norway after many years abroad, and how mentoring can help foreigners find employment in Norway. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/work-mentoring-podcast/ Tone Indrelid was born in Norway but spent many, many years living overseas in India, Oman, Syria and Borneo before she
71: Working in the Norwegian Gaming Industry
Life in Norway Show Episode #71: Two recent hires in Norwegian gaming company Riddlebit Software join us to talk about game development and their journey to working in Norway. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/working-in-norwegian-gaming/ Today I'm joined by two newcomers to Norway who are working in a small games development studio here in Trondheim. I have got to know both Jordan or
70: Unlock Norway with Gabriella Mikiewicz
Life in Norway Show Episode #70: A US-Poland dual citizen joins the show to chat through her process of moving to Norway, and why she wants to share what she's learned with you. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/unlock-norway-podcast/ Gabriella Mikiewicz is the founder of Unlock Norway, which she created to help fellow newcomers understand the country better. She said her experience of
69: A Cruise Ship Captain on Life at Sea
Life in Norway Show Episode #69: Captain Victor Stoica of the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship MS Borealis chats about life at sea, the responsibility of captaining a cruise ship and his favourite parts of Norway. I'm just back from a two-week cruise to the north of Norway in search of the northern lights. I'll write much more about the journey and experience in the weeks to come, but in the meantime
68: The Norwegian Coastal Voyage with Havila
Life in Norway Show Episode #68: Lasse Vangstein of Havila Voyages joins the show to talk about the Norwegian Coastal Voyage and the new Havila vessels introduced over the past year. The Norwegian coastal voyage has grown in popularity over the last decade. While still providing a vital transport service for cargo and local passengers, travellers from all over the world to come to Norway to experi
67: Ice Hockey in Norway with Jordan George
Life in Norway Show Episode #67: We speak to an American ice hockey player living in Norway about ice hockey and how the sport differs in the UK, Germany and Norway. American Jordan George plays for Nidaros Hockey in Trondheim and also works in the club's marketing team. Previously he played professional hockey for several teams in Germany and Denmark and began by playing college hockey in the US.
66: Learning Norwegian at an American Summer Camp
Life in Norway Show Episode #66: What is like to learn Norwegian as a teenager in the US and then move to Norway 20 years later? Find out on the latest episode of our podcast. Today's guest is Kari Nixon, a scholar of medical humanities and Victorian literature. She currently holds a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU here in Trondheim, Norway. Full show notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/
65: Adventure Travel in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode #65: Norway is known worldwide as a great destination for discovering the great outdoors. Today we chat about how to make the most of those opportunities with today's guest, Kevin J Rosenberg. He runs tour company IAG Adventures and wants more people to discover the natural beauty in Norway and the other Nordic countries. Full show notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/ad
64: Why Norway Needs a Startup Visa
Starting a business in Norway is challenging enough at the best of times. But doing so as an immigrant is a path that's full of uncertainties. Today we're talking about a gap in Norway's immigration rules which entrepreneurs can easily fall into and find themselves forced to leave Norway despite having built a life here. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/startup-visa/
63: US Embassy in Oslo, Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 63: The acting head of the U.S. Embassy in Norway joins the show to talk about her role and the relations between the two countries. Sharon Hudson-Dean is Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway. Sharon took a few minutes out of her very busy schedule when visiting Trondheim recently to become the fourth Ambassador to come on the show.
62: Life as a Researcher on Svalbard
Life in Norway Show Episode 62: Peter Betlem from the University Centre in Svalbard talks about living on Svalbard and working as a researcher. We talk about the science that takes place in the High Arctic as well as what life is like in Longyearbyen in such a unique part of the world. If you've ever considered studying in Svalbard, this is the show for you. Happy listening! Full Show Notes: https
61: American Chamber of Commerce in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 61: Jason Turflinger of the American Chamber of Commerce in Norway joins the show to talk business culture in Norway and the US. We talk about the purpose and work of the AmCham organisation, and whether the stereotypes are true about the difference in working culture between Norway and the United States. Jason also offers up some tips for Americans looking to move to N
60: Erasmus Study in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 60: The European Erasmus programme allows millions of students to study abroad. Here's the experience of a Dutch student visiting Trondheim, Norway. The EU's Erasmus programme has facilitated more than 6 million students to study abroad since its creation in 1987. Every year, hundreds of students from across Europe come to Norway on an Erasmus placement. If you've ever
59: Moving to Norway as a Child
Life in Norway Show Episode 59: In the latest podcast episode, I chat with a Latvian who moved to Norway as a child and then decided to stay as a teenager, without his parents. Many guests on the Life in Norway Show have a relatively similar story. Someone who chose to move to Norway in their 20s or 30s because of a job or for love. Ernests Barons moved from Latvia to Norway with his parents at th
58: Travel Tips for an Outdoors Vacation in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 58: Agathe from Find Your Norway joins the show to chat about planning a hiking trip in Norway. The mountains and the fjords of Norway attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year—at least in normal times. But a hiking trip isn't like a simple city break. It takes careful planning to get the best experience. On the show, we look at why you should look beyond the
57: Juan Herreros, Architect of MUNCH
Life in Norway Show Episode 57: Spanish architect Juan Herreros talks about the architectural choices of the controversial new Munch Museum in Oslo. I recently attended the press preview day of the new Munch museum. The striking building is the latest addition to Oslo's ambitious Fjord City project, which is slowly transforming the waterfront of Oslo over several decades. Many people have criticis
56: The Psychology of Moving to Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 56: Moving to a new country has many challenges, but one that's not talked about so often is the psychology of adapting to a new way of life. On the latest episode of the Life in Norway Show, we dive into the psychological side of moving to Norway. I'm joined by Gabriela Sirbu from Migration of Emotion. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/psychology-of-immigra
55: Life in the Norwegian Fjords
Life in Norway Show Episode 55: An introduction to Norway's fjord region with Victoria from the Norwegian Nature Centre Hardanger in Eidfjord. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/life-in-the-norwegian-fjords/
54: Future Travel Trends in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode #54: Satu from travel agency 50 Degrees North talks about future travel trends in Norway, along with the differences between Finland and Norway. International travel to Norway has been difficult to impossible for more than a year now. But we are starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. But will tourism trends have changed, and if so, how? Full Show Notes: ht
53: One Year in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode #53: Lorelou from A Frog in the Fjord returns to talk about her new book looking back at her first year in Norway. Back in episode one, I introduced Lorelou by saying: "Lorelou is one of my favourite expat bloggers in all of Norway, mainly because of her hilarious and occasionally controversial thoughts of Norwegian society and culture." That still holds true today! Ful
52: Bodø as European Capital of Culture 2024
Life in Norway Show Episode #52: We take a look at the exciting plans for a year of cultural events in Bodø in 2024. Today on the Life in Norway Show I'm joined by Henrik Sand Dagfinrud, the program director for Bodø's year as European Capital of Culture. We talk about the bid process, what the plans are for 2024, and what Henrik hopes the legacy of the year will be for Bodø, Nordland and Northern
51: Remembering Alt for Norge
Life in Norway Show Episode #51: We look back at Norway's Norwegian American reality show with a participant from the seventh season. Alt for Norge, the show for Norwegian Americans exploring their Norwegian roots put a new spin on reality TV during its ten-season run. Although the show is now over, we take a look back at the show through the lens of former participant Kate Mills. Full Show Notes:
50: Living on the Norway-Russia Border
Life in Norway Show Episode #50: The editor of Norway's Barents Observer joins us to talk about life in Kirkenes on the border of Norway, Russia and Finland. High up in the country's far northeastern corner, Norway shares a border with both Finland and Russia. From political tensions to climate change, the Barents region is full of fascinating stories. Since 2002, the Barents Observer, now known a
49: Norwegian Folk Music
Life in Norway Show Episode 49: Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing joins the podcast to discuss folk music in Norway. Eldbjørg Hemsing is a Norwegian violinist who has lived in Austria and Germany and played all over the world. We talk about the fascinating world of music in Norway, specifically traditional folk music, and the role Norway's nature, mythology and languages play in it. Eldbjørg al
48: Bodø/Glimt's Sensational Season
Life in Norway Show Episode 48: British football coach Gregg Broughton joins us to talk about life in northern Norway working for the new Norwegian champions. The small Norwegian club FK Bodø/Glimt have just won their first ever Norwegian title after a sensational season of attacking football and goals galore. Gregg Broughton moved from the world of English football to take charge of the Academy a
47: Shopping Habits in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 47: Paul Harrison from the Kelkoo Group joins the show to talk about shopping habits in Norway, from price sensitivity to mobile payments and more. We talk about how shopping habits differ between Norway and other countries, the supermarket experience in Norway, the state of online shopping in Norway, and a look at how our money and payments are rapidly moving online. F
46: Norway's CO2 Storage Explained
Life in Norway Show Episode 46: An American researcher living in Norway joins the show to talk about carbon capture and storage technologies. Norway is about to buy into the concept of CO2 capture, transport and storage in a big way. The government has announced plans to plunge $1.8 billion of public money into a full-scale implementation of the technologies, known collectively as CCS. American re
45: The Norse History of Orkney & Shetland
Life in Norway Show Episode 45: Scotland's Orkney and Shetland have a fascinating Norse history. But it's not just stories in the history books. There remains a strong Norwegian influence on the islanders' everyday life to this day. Donna Heddle heads up the Institute for Northern Studies at the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland. We talk about the fascinating history of Orkney an
44: The Philippine Ambassador to Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 44. The interviews with the Canadian and British Ambassadors to Norway have been some of the most popular episodes of the Life in Norway Show so far. So, I'm delighted to welcome another Ambassador onto the podcast today. Ambassador Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia is the Philippine Ambassador to Norway and Iceland. It's her third ambassadorial role and is the latest step in her g
43: Life in Bergen, Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 43: Tour guide Emma Vestrheim joins the podcast to chat about moving from Australia to Norway, the experience of living in Bergen, and working as a tour guide in Norway. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/life-in-bergen-podcast/
42: Reading & Writing Books in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 42: Co-writing duo the Lost Viking Writers to talk about Norwegian literature and the publishing industry in Norway. Today I'm joined by Brian Talgo and Brynjulf Haugan, two writers living in Norway. Brian is an expat New Yorker and Brynjulf grew up in Canada, but both have lived in Norway for much of their lives. They are co-writing a trilogy of historical fiction, the
41: Norwegian TV - Occupied and More
Life in Norway Show Episode 41: It's time to talk Norwegian TV, including Okkupert (Occupied), Beforeigners and Ragnarok, among other favourites. Today I'm joined by Jack Esposito, co-host of a podcast all about Norwegian TV and film called Pod for Norge. His show began as an episode-by-episode breakdown of Okkupert (Occupied), a near-future thriller set in Norway, but has since broadened to cover
40: Researching the Viking Age
Life in Norway Show Episode 40: A look inside a research centre focused on the Viking Age. Just a few episodes ago I spoke to a Viking ship archaeologist. Today I'm returning to the subject of the Norsemen and talking to researcher Keith Ruiter who focuses his studies on the Viking Age. We talked about the importance of researching historical time periods, and just how we go about doing that. We a
39: Maria Amelie on Entrepreneurship for Migrants in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 39: One of Norway's most famous immigrants, Maria Amelie, tells us about her life as a teenage asylum seeker, how she got to return to Norway after being deported, and her new business Startup Migrants. If you were in Norway around ten years ago, chances are you'll know the name Maria Amelie. Around ten years ago, she was a household name. Her book Illegally Norwegian d
38: Viking Ship Archaeology in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 38: An interview with Knut Paasche from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research, all about finding Viking ships in Norway. When it comes to the history of Scandinavia, few things are more iconic than Viking ships. They turned the Vikings from farmers into explorers, raiders and traders, cementing their place in history. In recent years, more Viking ship b
37: Moving from Portugal to Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 37: What's it like to leave the sunshine of Portugal for the mild summers and chilly winters of Oslo? How can you find work in Norway as an architect? We answer these questions and more in the latest episode of the podcast. More and more foreigners living in Norway are sharing their experiences on YouTube. I already spoke to one of them, Pame, on episode 22 about her ex
36: Coronavirus Podcast: COVID-19 in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 36: In a break from the usual schedule, we update everyone on the latest situation with the coronavirus in Norway. Hi everyone. I've shifted the schedule around to bring you this short special update. The original episode will still air so look out for that in a week or so. The topic today is as I'm sure everyone will expect is the coronavirus in Norway. COVID-19 has di
35: British Ambassador in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 35: The last few years have been uncertain times for Brits living all across Europe, and in Norway. I'm joined today by Richard Wood, the British Ambassador, to talk Brexit, the future of the UK's relationship with Norway, and his life in Oslo. The podcast is back! Yes, after a few months break, the number of emails I received from people asking for its return have work
34: Living an Island Life on Skrova, Lofoten
Life in Norway Show Episode 34: What's it like living on a small island in northern Norway? We find out as the Life in Norway Show chats to some of the people who call Skrova their home. I'm just back from a working trip to Skrova, a tiny island in the north of Norway. Less than 200 people live here, and it takes a 30-minute ferry ride from Skrova to reach it. I was there to cover a story on a bik
33: Sustainable Food in Central Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 33: Michelin star chef Heidi Bjerkan from Credo joins the show to chat about their sustainability award and working in the food industry in central Norway. Back in February, Europe's foodies had to check a map. The Michelin Nordic guide included not one but two restaurants in Trondheim, giving the city its first ever Michelin stars. One of those restaurants, Credo, also
32: Luxury Travel in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 32: Wil Lee-Wright of Trondheim's Britannia Hotel welcomes me for lunch as we chat about the hotel's renovation and what luxury experiences are available for visitors to central Norway. Trondheim recently saw the reopening of the historic Britannia Hotel at the heart of the city. It's one of a number of top-tier hotels to open in the country recently, in what seems to b
31: Enjoying the Outdoors in Oslo, Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 31: Curtis Rojak from Viking Biking joins us to chat about how much he loves the outdoors lifestyle in Oslo, so much so that he started a tour business to share that love with visitors. There's plenty of ways to embrace the Norwegian outdoors lifestyle even if you live in the capital city. One person who knows that better than most is Curtis Rojak, founder of Viking Bik
30: Long-Distance Cycling in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 30: Andrew Sykes is a British author and long-distance cyclist. He chose to take on an almighty challenge, cycling from the south of Spain to the very north of Norway. Here's his story! A few years ago, British long-distance cyclist and writer Andrew P. Sykes cycled from the south of Europe all the way to Nordkapp at the very northern tip of the Norwegian mainland. Rath
29: The Wandering Norwegian
Life in Norway Show Episode 29: Gunnar Garfors is a Norwegian journalist who has visited every country in the world - twice! He tells us about what he's learned from travelling the world. Since the Viking Age, Norwegians have been known as travellers, but today's guest takes things a step further. Today I'm joined by Gunnar Garfors, a Norwegian journalist, globetrotter, and author of the book How
28: Life in Small-Town Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 28: Jill Kirchmann from the Norway Times blog tells us all about life in the small Norwegian town Hølen, and why she chose to move away from the capital city. I've only ever lived in Oslo and Trondheim, and every so often I do wonder what life would be like in a much smaller place. Having grown up in a small village in England, I have fond memories of life in a small co
27: Sport and Play in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 27: Mike Emery, CEO of Oslo sports broadcasting company Joymo, joins us to talk about Norwegian sports club culture and how he's working to get more kids playing sport not just in Norway, but all around the world. Mike moved from Wales to Norway via London to start a family with his Norwegian wife. His day-to-day work is with Joymo, a technology startup in Oslo that ena
26: Gardening in Norway with the English Gardener
Life in Norway Show Episode 26: Originally from the UK, Paule Miller talks about gardening culture in Norway and shares some tips for getting started year-round. I live in an apartment so gardening hasn't been on my radar since moving to Norway back in 2011. After my chat with Paule Miller, perhaps that could change! Full show notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode26 Originally from Essex in
25: Growing Food on Svalbard
Life in Norway Episode 25: American chef Ben Vidmar is so passionate about food that he's trying to grow his own in the world's northernmost community. Full show notes including photos: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/growing-food-on-svalbard/ On my recent trip to Svalbard I met so many fascinating people from all over the world. Everyone has their story to tell, but without doubt one of the most int
24: Behind the Scenes on Hurtigruten
Life in Norway Show Episode 24: We go behind the scenes on the MS Vesterålen to meet some of the people who work for Hurtigruten. Full show notes including photos: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode24/ Norway's Hurtigruten famously offers guests a memorable 12-day cruise up and down the Norwegian coastline, but the company's ships also serve dual purpose as a local passenger and cargo service. I
23: Adventure Tourism in Svalbard
Life in Norway Show Episode 23: Long-term Longyearbyen resident and tour guide Anna Lena Ekeblad talks adventure tourism in Svalbard on a scenic drive around the settlement. Full show notes including photos: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode23/ After more than seven years in Norway, I finally ticked off a major item on my bucket list this March by visiting Svalbard. The Arctic archipelago is th
22: From Mexico to Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 22: Meet Mexican YouTuber Pame who has lived in Norway for seven years and runs a popular YouTube channel all about her experiences in the land of the Vikings. There are quite a lot of people making YouTube videos about Norway these days, but not so many in Spanish. I've been watching Pame's YouTube videos for years as they have helped me get better at Spanish! I'm deli
21: Entrepreneurship in Rural Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 21: Entrepreneur Torill Wilhelmsen joins us to discuss Norwegian entrepreneurship and the advantages of starting a business in rural Norway. After many years of lagging behind its Nordic neighbours Sweden and Finland, Norway is finally catching up supporting new business and entrepreneurship. Today's guest Torill Wilhelmsen talks about the challenges and benefits of wor
20: Unwritten Social Rules of Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 20: Norwegian Social entrepreneur Munib Mushtaq from Gi en hånd Norwegian social entrepreneur Munib Mushtaq talks about working with immigrants and the unwritten social rules of Norwegian society. Full show notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode20/ New to Norway There are many organisations that help people moving to Norway, but few courses look beyond the practica
19: What's Coming in 2019
Life in Norway Show Episode 19: What's Coming in 2019 Happy New Year everyone! For episode 19, I've decided to record a solo show to let you all know about the exciting plans I have for Life in Norway over the coming year. If you prefer to read, there's a transcript in the show notes. Full show notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode19/ A new year is a time for reflection, and whichever way I
18: Ref Bobby Madley: From Premier League to Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 18: Referee Bobby Madley from Premier League to Norway A look at the first few weeks in Oslo for Bobby Madley, who has hung up his referee's whistle in England's Premier League to give life in the Norwegian capital a go. Full show notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode18/ He moved to join his Norwegian girlfriend in Oslo and has already met with the Norwegian Footb
17: Hallo Norge! From Cairo to Oslo
Life in Norway Show Episode 17: Hallo Norge! From Cairo to Oslo A look at the challenges in adjusting to life in Norway with the Egyptian host of the Hallo Norge podcast. Full show notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode17/ For episode 17 of the Life in Norway Show I'm joined by Mariam Kirollos, host of the Norwegian language Hallo Norge podcast that introduces Norway to new arrivals. Mariam m
LIN 16: Art, Design & Creativity in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 16: Art, Design & Creativity in Norway Full show notes from the episode can be found at https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode16 For episode 16 of the Life in Norway Show I'm joined by American artist Elizabeth Ramsey, director of Blank Space Oslo, an ambitious art collective and creative space in the Norwegian capital. We talk about the differences between creativity in
LIN 15: Student Life in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 15: Student Life in Norway Full show notes from the episode can be found at https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode15 For episode 15 of the Life in Norway Show I'm joined by Kelsey Barnhill, an American student attending the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Almost every day I receive emails from people from all over the world who are considering applying for universi
LIN 14: True Crime - Death in Ice Valley
Life in Norway Show Episode 14: True Crime - Death in Ice Valley Full show notes from the episode can be found at https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode14 For episode 14 of the Life in Norway Show I'm joined by NRK journalist Marit Higraff, co-presenter of the hit true crime podcast Death in Ice Valley. The hit show from NRK and the BBC has been picking up celebrity fans and awards all around the
LIN 13: Travel Hacking in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 13: Travel Hacking in Norway Full show notes from the episode can be found at https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode13 For lucky episode 13 of the Life in Norway Show I'm joined by Scandinavian travel hacking expert Martin Damm Laupstad, editor of the Norwegian travel news website InsideFlyer.no. First things first, what is travel hacking? The term means different things
LIN 12: Job-Hunting in Norway
Life in Norway Show Episode 12: Job-Hunting in Norway Full show notes from the episode can be found at https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode12 The co-authors of How to Find a Job in Norway discuss their top job-hunting tips for foreigners in Norway. Welcome back to the Life in Norway Show! Yes, it's finally time for season two. I had only intended to take a few weeks break following season one, but
LIN 11: The Norwegian Americans
Life in Norway Show Episode 11: The Norwegian Americans Full show notes from the episode can be found at https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode11 The history of Norwegian emigration to America is a fascinating one. Newspaper editor Emily Skaftun tells us all about the modern Norwegian American community. It's time to wrap up season one of the Life in Norway Show, and for the first time, I'm speaking
LIN 10: Inside Work-Work: Trondheim's Creative Lab
Life in Norway Show Episode 10: Inside Work-Work Full show notes from the episode can be found at https://www.lifeinnorway.net/episode10 Come take a stroll around Work-Work, Trondheim's gaming bar and coworking space for creative entrepreneurs in the latest episode of the Life in Norway Show. As we race towards the end of season one of the Life in Norway Show, it's time to mix things up a little.
