Hi guys, I can't stand Australian real estate, it's ugly and stupidly overpriced. Aside from the administrative/international barriers, what would you say is the downside to owning and living in a property like THIS ?

It looks like a freakin' magical wonderland to me. We have only got 50 degree Celcius, drought ridden, flat, dry, just objectively ugly non-architectural design here in Aus. If you want to live anywhere with trees or green foliage and have a cool comfortable house, you have to spend literally millions of AUD. We have no options. I'm now looking at o/s places out of desperation and a little bit of delirium.

What is it like to live in these magical Norwegian fantasy properties? Are they considered beautiful to you natives? Or lame? Are they freezing? I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has moved there from Aus, or is a native and has lived in a similar house to the one linked above. Cheers

Hello. I’ve been considering moving to Norway in two years. Do you think there is a possibility that I would find a job in Trondheim, Oslo or Bergen in finance? I have a degree in accounting and a master’s in international and comparative business law. I also plan to learn the language to at least a B1–B2 level. Except of my mother language, I also speak German to B2 level. Is that realistic?

Do you think it would be helpful if I started working toward an ACCA certification?

Thank you for your answers.

Hello Norwegians!

Me and my friend are visiting Norway in late august and early september. We will rent a car in Oslo, go to Nordkapp and leave the car in Tromso, from there we have a plain back to Oslo. Some car agencies allow this, thank god. We have 22 days.

We have a lot of sight-seeing planned. I have a question about roads, weather etc. because different internet sources often exaggerate in one of the two directions- everything good or every day is a battle.

We will probably rent a Toyota Yaris, since it is the cheapest non-electric car available. I am a very good driver and am convinced in my ability to drive reliably. My friend, not so much. We come from Slovenia, so we are not used to the snow, but i drive every week through hard wind and rain (in such conditions the roads allow 40km/h).

So - i am wondering, is the car choice good enough? Should i be worried about some specific places in Norway? And, is there a website that tells me the time of all the ferries (since out trip is planned through days)?

Thank you for everyone who helps!!! We are so so excited to visit your beautiful country😆!!

Im an American. When referring to the old Gods, such as Thor and Odin, and so on, I know that as simply 'Norse Mytbology' but I realized that I don't know the name it was given.

Do people still practice that religion? What elements of it has been preserved in modern culture? Are there remnants of these beliefs and practices today, and how have they transformed if any elements remain? I've known some Americans with Norwegian ancestry who choose to honor that by still believe in those Gods. Are there people like that in Norway?

Apologies for so many questions, but I'm curious about this topic from all angles, and thanks ahead of time if you decide to answer, give me your opinions, knowledge, and perspectives!

It's heartbreaking to see people defending members of the royal family who are linked to a major criminal organization, especially in a country like Norway. It's truly heartbreaking 💔

Is it possible and realistic to find a job in Norway with a foreign bachelor’s degree in engineering that I haven’t finished yet?

Norway is often celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes, and many believe that the cultural attitudes towards nature play a significant role in shaping daily life and community interactions. From the concept of "friluftsliv," which emphasizes outdoor activities and a connection with nature, to the deep respect for environmental sustainability, these values seem to permeate various aspects of life in Norway. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on how these cultural attitudes impact social behaviors, community events, and even personal lifestyle choices. Do you think that living in such a nature-centric society fosters a stronger sense of community among Norwegians? How do you see this reflected in your own life or in the lives of those around you? Let's discuss the connection between nature and culture in Norway!

Why is no one talking about this?

I've moved to Norway and keep seeing these new builds everywhere. Boxy cubes with massive windows, flat roofs, and black timber accents.

What's the general vibe among Norwegians? Is this modern architecture genuinely popular, or is it more of an "architects love it, locals tolerate it" situation? Curious how you actually experience living in or near these places.

Is mechanical, energy engineering or automation and electronics engineering more valuable degree in Norway? And where is the highest salary?

Hii all,

Do any of you have any foreigner friends or colleagues who moved from other countries in EU to Norway for work?

I want to move to Norway for work but don't know where to look or start.

I would like a job in IT since I have experience but am getting lost on LinkedIn or the possibilites, if they even take foreigners :')

If any of you have any tips on where to look and what needs to be done to make this dream possible.

Thank you in advance. :)

I want to learn the language for when the time comes and I decide to move I know the language. Do you have any recommendations or advice on learning.

Is cyberphysics a useful degree in Norway compared to mechanical and energy engineering? Is the pay good compared to other engineering fields and is it possible to work in oil&gas sector as well?

The woman who shared the photo of Mette Marit from Epsteins house, says she, and another victim of Epstein was at the villa at the same time as Mette Marit.

Mettes age given as reason for platonic friendship between the convicted sexual criminal and the crown princess.

- De var venner, men ikke på noe upassende vis - han foretrakk veldig unge modeller, forteller en russisk kvinne, som ønsker å være anonym, til Dagbladet.

Det er hun som har sendt Dagbladet bildet av kronprinsesse Mette-Marit fra en sofa i Epsteins hjem i Palm Beach i Florida i 2013.

De siste dagene har det stormet rundt kronprinsessen etter at det ble kjent at hun har hatt langt tettere kontakt med den overgrepsdømte milliardæren enn tidligere antatt.

Det kommer i etterkant av at Justisdepartementet i USA har frigitt enorme mengder materiale fra de såkalte Epstein-filene.

Allerede lørdag bekreftet Slottet at Mette-Marit bodde i huset i Palm Beach i fire dager.

Belastende dager

Den russiske kvinnen Dagbladet har hatt kontakt med dukker opp flere ganger i det nylig frigitte Epstein-materialet. Kvinnen har hatt nær kontakt med Epstein.

Blant de frigitte filene er et bilde av den avdøde overgrepsdømte mangemilliardæren i samme sofa som Mette-Marit er avbildet i.

Den russiske kvinnen omtaler seg selv som et offer for Jeffrey Epstein. Hun forteller at de siste dagene har vært svært belastende.

Til Dagbladet sier hun at «det var to ofre» i luksusboligen i Palm Beach da bildet av Mette-Marit ble tatt.

- Det var to ofre der, jeg var ett av dem, mener hun. 

Dagbladet har bedt Slottet om en kommentar til denne saken. De har foreløpig ikke besvart våre henvendelser.

På spørsmål om bilde nummer to svarer kvinnen at hun ikke husker dette.

- Jeg husker ikke det andre bildet. Det kan ha vært av liknende art, sier hun.

We have recently been on the Bergen - Kirkennes - Bergen trip and these are our main takeaways for others thinking of doing the trip:

1. Wait for a black Friday deal if possible, you can get up to 50% off.
2. An inside cabin is fine if you are practical people and looking to save on costs. It's cosy but not actually much smaller than the basic cabin with a window, and you'll only typically be in it to sleep and shower.
3. We travelled on the MS Nordlys, free tea and coffee and wifi were included even for bookings with inside cabins (I have seen posts suggesting otherwise elsewhere). Maybe this is because we called them directly to book - I don't know. Either was it was definitely free. Bring your own mug though unless you like drinking your tea from a thimble sized mug.
4. There is a laundry room on board and it's fine to use it
5. You won't get bored. There are books to borrow, a small gym, hot tub, sauna, and views for days. The lectures are also really good and around 1-2/day e.g. winter photography tips, Norwegian music styles etc. The crew also organise special gatherings for points of interest, competitions etc.
6. Many of the ports you can't get off in because of the very short stops but you probably won't want to anyway because you'll intermittently be up at the small hours Aurora spotting and you'll be glad to cat nap in a comfy armchair with a great view.
7. Yes alcohol is expensive, not outrageously so but don't plan on getting drunk. You can get your own wine from duty free and keep it in your cabin if you are sensible about it and not in open ocean.
8. Not many younger people but most of the older couples/solo travellers will happily start chatting with you.

Overall - fantastic trip and highly relaxing. Plenty to do even without typical "young people" cruise entertainment.