Online casino gambling is still popular as 2023 draws to a close. Players in Norway want the best experiences, and they have no plans of settling...
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The most significant differences between the Nordic countries
The Nordic countries, namely Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland, share some common traits, such as similar language, mentality, and...
Unforgettable Eurovision Performances
It’s nearing that time of the year again when everyone gathers around the tv set to enjoy watching 40 countries musically battle it out to be...
What Scandinavian tourists like to do in Romania
Romania is home to impressive scenery, and while it is mostly popular due to its ‘land of Dracula’ fame, that’s not the only thing that makes this...
Viking Hairstyles
Viking hairstyles were an important part of the Viking culture, and they varied according to social status, gender, and occupation. Vikings, who...
Male God Names: A Guide to Mythological Naming
Throughout history, people have looked to the gods for inspiration, guidance, and protection. It's no surprise that many of the world's most...
Scooby-Doo Family Tree
Scooby-Doo has been a beloved animated franchise for more than 50 years. The lovable Great Dane and his human friends have been entertaining...
The Meaning Behind Popular Tattoo Symbols and Designs
Since tattoo symbols and designs can hold a variety of meanings, they are often chosen for personal, cultural, or symbolic reasons. From the...
The traveler’s guide to the highest European mountains
For hundreds of years mankind has looked up towards the towering mountains and wished to climb these giants. There are many reasons as to this,...
The Etiquette of Giving and Receiving Wedding Tradition Gifts
If you are looking to learn more about the specific wedding gift traditions in order to ensure a happy wedding reception, it can be stressful if...
Stream These Family Films for a Fun Movie Night
Looking for an enjoyable time on the sofa with your family and some snacks? Movie nights can be a great way to gather the entire family, and with...
A list of the best family costumes for halloween
Finding matching halloween costumes for the holiday can be a daunting task. If you have a dream of having the entire family dressed in similar...
Norway’s favourite pastimes
When you think of Norway, the image that first pops into your head is more than likely that of bleak yet beautiful arctic landscapes and striking...
The Most Popular Smartphone Games in Sweden
Sweden has been a prominent figure in the world of video games since the industry was in its cradle. There are several world-renowned game...
How to See the Northern Lights: Tips & Advice
Seeing the stunning natural phenomenon that is the Northern Lights, Polar Lights, or Aurora Borealis is on many travelers’ agenda. Now, while there...
Scandinavian World Cup hopes rest with Denmark
After almost three years of qualifying matches, the initial entry of more than 200 teams has been whittled down to the 32 who will go to Qatar with...
Emporia Shopping Centre, Malmö
Visiting the Scandinavia, Sweden to be specific without saving some time to check in at the Emporia Shopping centre? Then you journey is nowhere...
Bitcoin Casinos in Scandinavia: Which Country Has Adopted Crypto Casinos At The Most?
Bitcoin casinos in Scandinavia are now just as popular as regular casinos using fiat money. Numerous dependable platforms are accessible to players...
Five Popular Poker Variants You Must Try
Everybody knows poker. Poker is one of the most popular games worldwide, a battle closely disputed with blackjack. It’s been the theme of movies,...
Popular activities to do when you live in Norway
Norway is a versatile country where you can experience everything from climbing mountains, sailing through fjords, visiting busy activity parks and...
E-sports Is Bigger Than Ever in Norway—Here’s Why
E-sports is a sport consisting of organized gaming. Players participate in competitions and tournaments, receive prizes, and are ranked. This sport...
Raising a Global Child
Today as globalization and more international jobs accept people from different parts of the globe, children who relocate with parents during such...
Adjusting Expectations as an immigrant
It goes without saying that every person planning to move abroad has a set of expectations. Nobody just takes the brave step of moving from where...
A Quick Expat Guide in Odense
Your experience in Denmark can never be complete without a visit or short stay in Odense. There is just so much in store for you in the city that...
Learning Swedish
Just like the other Scandinavian countries, Sweden has a particular pride in its language, Swedish. Although it may not be a primary consideration...
All About The Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands is an autonomous territory under the Kingdom of Denmark, which makes it a part of Scandinavia. The North Atlantic archipelago is...
Learning Danish
Just like in any part of the one, language is one critical way for connecting with the people around you, building trust and getting life going in...
5 Apps to Download Before Visiting Norway
Are you planning to visit Norway? What is your take on how best you want your life to be during your stay? Well, Norway is one country that is...
All You Need to Know About Denmark
Denmark is one of the countries that form part of the northern European region known as Scandinavia. The country’s capital is known as...
All about Scandinavia for you
On the face of it, Scandinavia doesn't match our typical ideas about a region worth migrating to. It doesn't make it to global headlines all the...
Den Gyldne Okse – The Restaurant
There is nothing more exciting for a steak lover to eat steak in a historic building. Den Gyldne Okse is one of the best places in Viborg Denmark...
Dating in Denmark
When new to Denmark, dating can be one interesting way to beat the challenges in the new environment. As a foreigner, dating means more than just...
Casino in Denmark
Denmark is one of the popular destinations for casinos in Scandinavia. Prior to 2012, the gambling industry was highly restricted but Denmark...
Gaming in Scandinavia
The gaming industry is on the rise across the globe, and Scandinavia isn't an exception. Just as you'd expect from Scandinavian countries – they do...
Norwegian Wildlife
The beauty of Norway leaves us speechless. If you’re considering making a move to Norway, or you’ve already come to this beautiful country, it’s...
Shopping in Norway
Regardless of where you go to visit, work, or live, you need to adapt to a certain way of life. Generally speaking, adapting to the Norwegian...
Perfect Time for Sex, How to Track Ovulation & Fertility – Complete Guide
The fertility rate in the Scandinavian countries is low - so low that we feel obliged to educate you new expats in the art of making babies, so you...
Moving to Iceland
Aptly called the “Land of Fire and Ice,” Iceland is a dream location for many. With many exquisite landscapes, this European country is the target...
Facts You Need to Know About Sweden
If you’re planning on visiting Sweden soon, it is important to know a few interesting things before visiting. Here are some facts about Sweden to...
Fun Facts About Scandinavia
Want to impress family and friends with fun facts about Scandinavia in your next quiz night? This article will teach you more about Northern...
Museums in Stockholm
If you like history then Stockholm is the town for you. Here you will find numerous museums about everything between heaven and earth. Today we...
Summer in Scandinavia
When you are considering moving to Scandinavia as an expat you will hear a lot about our cold and horrid winters. What you will not hear as much...
The best things about Iceland
When thinking about becoming an expat in Scandinavia, Iceland certainly comes up a lot. It really is a great country and that is what we are going...
The Most Beautiful Cities in Scandinavia
When talking about Scandinavia, Nordic countries seem to come in as well as many people believe they are one and the same thing, so it's...
Theme parks in Scandinavia
Everyone loves a visit to a nice theme park. There is no denying it, that is simply how it is. Luckily, if you decide to become an expat in...
Diaper Buying Guide 101: How to Pick the Perfect Diaper for My Baby?
For countless Scandinavian parents, baby diapers are a valuable commodity. In fact, they are so important that the baby diaper industry in Sweden...
Free Time for a Student in Denmark
Being a student in Denmark whether on a scholarship or not means life is largely cut out; in most cases, the spare time out of the lecture halls is...
Starting Study Life
As an international student coming to Denmark, I regretted having ignored the gesture by the university to help me on the first day at the campus....
Start of Master Studies
There was no option for me but to always start studies as soon as possible. Remember, the processing of my residence permit had delayed which made...
Moving to and Staying in Denmark as a Foreign Student
This is a guest post from Fredrick Awino, an expat living in Denmark. We are proud to publish his experiences, views and advise for newcomers to...
Breaking Scandinavian stereotypes
There are a lot of different Scandinavian stereotypes and today we are going to break some of the most common ones. We are no longer the Vikings...
How to become an expat in Scandinavia
This is the perfect article for anyone wanting to become an expat living in Scandinavia. There are actually a lot of things you need to think about...
Bergen Expat Guide
Bergen was founded in 1070 as Bjørgvin by King Olaf III Haraldsson. For centuries, Bergen played a critical role in Norway as a trade centre where...
Surviving as an Expat in Kristiansand
Kristiansand is located in the southern region occupied by five municipalities including Kristiansand, Venessla, Iveland, Lillesand and Birkenes....
Stockholm Expat Quick Guide
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and lies on the Baltic Sea Archipelago. There are a lot of fun facts about Stockholm city. It does not only...
Second hand stores Stockholm
In Sweden second hand stores are not a new trend. In fact, they have been quite popular for multiple years now. Today, we will take a closer look...
Skagen Expat Quick Guide
Skagen city is located on the northern part of Denmark where the Baltic and North seas meet. Actually Skagen is not a municipality city but rather...
Which Scandinavian country is best for expats?
In Scandinavia, there are a lot of countries and all of them are good for Expat. Still, the question remains. Which one is truly the best? That is...
Esbjerg expat quick guide
Esbjerg city which is in Esbjerg Municipality the southwestern part of Jutland. The port city faces the North sea and the Wadden Seas which makes...
Why Sweden for expats?
The world has never been more connected than today. In less than a week, we can travel around the globe. Therefore, you don’t necessarily have to...
Why expats should choose Norway
Since the start of the 1900 the world has steadily become more and more connected. Today, there is not a place you can’t get to if you try hard...
Expat community in Scandinavia
What is the expat community like in Scandinavia? Will you be able to find other expats in the country you choose and will you feel at home? Are...
Scandinavia for beginners
Scandinavia. The countries made of ice and snow. At least that’s what most people believe before they actually come and visit us. There is actually...
An introduction to the Scandinavian countries
Scandinavia. Almost as far north as you can get before hitting the north pole. Still, these countries have a lot more to offer than just ice and...
6 Blogs by expats in Sweden
If you are
planning on becoming an expat and move to Sweden, you might find a blog helpful
for making the final decision. There are plenty of...
A little introduction to Norway
Get to know Norway and the most popular attractions. We also have a comprehensive guide if you want to learn more about how it is to live as an...
Top tour guides in Sweden
Sweden is filled with big city life and small town charm, and if you plan your vacation correctly, you can enjoy both on the same trip. There are...
Bicycle vacation in Denmark
Denmark has more than 11,000 km of signposted cycle routes and the long straights put the country on the list of perfect destinations for...
Copenhagen tour guide
Copenhagen is the most populous city in Denmark, and it is also one of the most scenic. Fortunately, there are several unique places to explore....
Aalborg city – tour guide
Aalborg city
Aalborg city is not the most popular tourist destination in Denmark, but if you are looking for a “non-touristy” getaway that will...
Lulea city tour
Luleå city tour
Luleå, proudly located in the Swedish Lapland has a population of around 76,000 people. Even with this seemingly marginal...
Kalmar City Tour
Kalmar City
Kalmar City which is lies in an Island in the the Baltic Sea, Sweden side is a typical treasure for visitors to the country....
The Viborg honeymoon
Viborg
Viborg, Denmark is one of the best and coziest tourist destinations in Scandinavia today. It has a very small and quaint population of just...
Umeå – The city of birches
Umeå
Umeå is located at the mouth of the Ume River in southern Västerbotten in Sweden. It is only about 400 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle,...
Stavanger city
Stavanger city
Stavanger city is one of the larger cities in the beautiful country of Norway, and some 127,000 people call it home. What’s more, it...
The Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen)
The Athelete's Choice
The Pulpit Rock, which plunges 604 meters into the Lysefjord in the county of Rogaland, is one of Norway's biggest tourist...
Billund
Billund is the place to be if you are looking to be childish and playful. The city is home to Legoland - a plastic paradise - something for...
Stockholm – City of Wonders
The capital of Sweden, Stockholm is the largest city in the Nordic region, home to more than one million people in the metro area. It is a unique...
Tromso – The Northern Paris
Tromso
Tromsø lies in the northern part of Norway and was originally a medieval fortress community on the frontier of the wilderness. It lies only a...
Oslo – Beta World City
Oslo
The economic and political center of Norway, Oslo is ranked as a Beta World City, which means that it is one of the best places to visit and...
Hints & Tips Scandinavia
DID YOU Remember Everything?-Hints & Tips Scandinavia
Checklist for World Travellers
Valid passport, proper vaccination and insurance can...
7 World Heritage Sites in Norway
7 World Heritage Sites in Norway to Visit
Explore the world heritage sites in Norway. The criteria for admittance to the UNESCO list of World...
The Stave Churches
The Stave Churches in Norway
The Stave churches are the most important examples of the European medieval architecture when we look at wooden...
List over Stave Churches
List Over Stave Churches in Norway
In Lustrafjorden, on a beautifully pointed and narrow piece of land that juts out into the sea surrounded by...
Trondheim-Home of The Strong and Fruitful
The Rose of Trondheim
Since the Middle Ages, the Olaf-Rose have been used as the city’s symbol. A Icelandic sorcery book mention the rose as a...
Borgund Stave Church
Borgund Stave church
Borgund stave church is located in Borgund in the Laerdal municipality in the county Sogn og Fjordane. Approx. 200 km east of...
St. Olaf’s Final Resting Place
The Legendary St. Olaf
Close to Trondheim lies the burial site of the famous St. Olaf, the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral. St. Olaf, also known as...
North Cape-The Real Norway
North Cape
Nordkapp which directly translated means North Cape is an interesting destination. This place has a great history as one that was rounded...
Viking Ship Museum
Viking Ship Museum
Located in Oslo, the Viking Ship Museum is a part of Norway’s Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo. This is one...
Urnes Stave Church
Urnes Stave Church
Located in the village of Ornes, the Urnes Stave Church is a historic landmark in Norway that attracts thousands of tourists...
Nidaros Cathedral-A Major Tourist Attraction
The Nidaros Cathedral was built in the 11th century and marks the burial site of Saint Olaf, who ruled the nation during a portion of that era....
Jostedalsbreen Glacier
If you imagine that the Great Barrier reef is the most breathtaking feature in the seas Jostedalsbreen Glacier may give a rude shock. You can't...
Heddal Stave Church
The magnificent Heddal Stave Church is the largest stave church in all of Norway. Constructed all the way back in the 13th century, it has been...
Ribe
If you are a fan of the song “Memories” by Maroon 5 then Ribe is one city that surely don’t disappoint in bringing memories of early Denmark. If...
The Scandinavian Cities…let’s get the journey started
Every Scandinavian have experienced it, while visiting a foreign country. Norway mistaken for the capitol of Denmark, in turn mistaken for the...
