I am moving for the 30th time this week! I can get used to the idea of moving all the time, but the process remains tedious. Each time, I hate how much stuff …
Category: Europe
Parking tickets in Norway
Did you receive a parking ticket in Norway? You are certainly not alone.Never in my life have I received a parking ticket, but in Norway we have received at least half a dozen …
Going to court in Norway
Review: 1/5 stars. Do not recommend. Would give 0 stars if possible. I never wanted to go to court and I never thought my first time in court would be outside of my …
Bringing a puppy home from Cyprus to Norway
A story about finding our puppy involving breeder wars, Mattilsynet and Toll, flights in the time of Corona, and finally travelling home. The process of getting a dog is usually a long one …
The stray dog days are over
Today is World Stray Animals Day. While there are no stray animals in Norway, it is also illegal to import former stray or shelter animals into Norway. Adopt, don’t shop, unfortunately does not …
All flights cancelled
Just three weeks ago, everything looked pretty great. I had just completed my PPL theory, work was going well, we were about to go to New York for a few days and I …
All those who do not wander
I realised this month that it has been over two years since I last travelled with the intention of just travelling. That is a very long time and I never would have thought …
Nordic challenges #2
Logistics: while the Scandinavians seem very good at being efficient and effective, they are not so in all areas; slow mail delivery (customs hold ups?) or bad train connections (one train an hour, …
Working as a waitress in a restaurant
A couple months have passed and we have settled in quite nicely. We found a lovely apartment in Drammen, which is perhaps not the most happening town of all, but it has everything …
Nordic challenges #1
Cycling: how to indicate your turn when cycling downhill and both hands are needed for braking?
