Thebritishone
English expat in Norway
Forum posts
25
About me
English
Lives in Vestfold
Registration: 24 October 2011
sort of "new" to expat blog ;) by nerolife
Hi all! Having lived in London previously for over 3 years, I am now back. Trying to get a feel of the place once again, after being away (except for holidays) for over a year! Being from sunny bright Mauritius, the cold always takes some getting ...
Welcome :) Fingers crossed the sun will come your way soon! (Partly because im in the UK in a couple months and partly for your sake ) Read More
Working to Norway on summer?
Hi! Unless you can speak Norwegian to start off with I think your best bet is to try the city Oslo as it attracts the most tourists so you may get away with not speaking any of the language (If you are lucky) Try hotels in the area (You can ... Read More
Some Advice!!??
*where i can find work ?? The most likely place is Oslo. *is it difficould find work without norwey language?? Very, I went to my first Norwegian course with around 30 people. three of them are still in the country everyone else left mainly due ... Read More
somebody welling to help me learning Norwegian
I have to second this post, if there is anyone around willing to do some Skype session in Norwegian with me I'd much appreciate it (I'm British English) Read More
I am looking for friends to chat by Skype (English and Norsk Bokm氓l) by eyele
Hallo: I am a 40 years old lady from Spain. I am learning English and Norsk Bokm氓l I have a fluent English but I'm beginning to study Norwegian and I still have a very low level I would like to find a friend to chat by Skype, first in English ...
This sounds like a brilliant idea, I am a British girl learning Norwegian (I've been to a basic class but am looking to improve,) message me if you want to do the skype language chats. Read More
I want to book a room
Where are you looking for a room? Are you looking for a bed and breakfast place, a hotel or simply a room to rent? Read More
How to make friends in Norway by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Norway :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
I just went to reply to this topic happy to see that lots of you have replied already :D I think this is something so, so many people struggle with when they move to Norway as the people on a whole can come off as a little unfriendly - At least on ... Read More
A norwegian job for an italian graphic designer?
I'd recommend setting up a website or something to display your designs, if your good at what you do its always a smart idea to have an easy way of showing it :) Read More
Oslo. by dzekins
Hey, anyone is borring at Oslo? would like to find some frends here. I dont judge people so dont worry about that :) PM me if interested or write here.
Hope you manage to find some people :) Oslo's a pretty big city so it shouldnt be too difficult to find other expats :D I would say me but I live a couple hours out of Oslo in Vestfold, GL anyways ^^ Read More
typical bills - help please
I'll give you a run up of our costs (Aside from the car as hubbys taken over that job!) Electric (3 bedroom house) - per mont during summer 1100kr / during winter - 2000kr Renting (unfurnished in our case) - 8000kr nothing included for us ... Read More
New Member - Hello All by paragkamble
hello everybody. I am new to this forum, i recently got approval for the Norway Job search visa and will be moving to Norway by the early March. I am really excited about the prospects of exploring this beautiful country and meeting new people. ...
I cant tell you all the information you asked about but I can tell you to get a work visa for a job in Norway is a feat in itself, thats the part alot of expats find hardest in all honesty. The job market in Norway is competitive, especially in ... Read More
Know people
Hmm How about making a penpal? You could write to an english person and (assuming your norwegian) a english person wanting to learn Norwegian could write back to you in English? Its more fun than going to a class a cheaper :) Im sure there would be ... Read More
The weather in Norway
Like Charist said the weather in Norway varies alot and it completely depends on where you are comparing it to, to how you will find it. I'm from England and I find the winters long and ALOT colder the coldness is gradual (November there was around ... Read More
getting to norway drive OR fly/hire?
I would advise selling your car if you are intending to stay in Norway longterm as the tax is expensive and awkward to sort, I can't say much as I haven't done it personally but I know people that have brought their own car over and regretted it. ... Read More
new member
Hi & Welcome, To get a 'looking for work' permit to be in Norway I'd advise going to UDI.com and following their intructions :) Sorry I cant be much help when it comes to the taxi business though I can tell you you should start learning Norwegian ... Read More
Help - bad tax problems!! by jimbo747
Hi All, I've just received a letter from Oslo Kemnerkontor demanding NOK61,558 in backdated tax, including NOK3396 interest on arrears. The letter keeps referring to "unpaid taxes" but doesn't give any detail. I'm unclear if this is income tax or ...
It sounds like a scary amount and I am all too familiar with getting phone calls or letters in Norway saying I have to pay said bill and said interest from a million billion years ago that I just so happen to have no records of anymore! This just ... Read More
bye bye my surf board, hello my new snow-board! by navias00
I'm going to Norway to live close to Oslo. There in nothing that like most in the world than surfing ... I imagine I will have to storage my beloved surfboard and adapt to new environment .. please is there any frustated surfer who had to change ...
I have seen people running in the winter (Though only in certain unicey places!) Though I can't say I'm brave enough to face the cold in my running shoes personally... Read More
Ok, I admit it...
Ah I feel your situation I miss my complaining English friends ;) Sadly Im around an hour off Oslo and only tend to go there a couple of times a year as its hugely expensive (And impossible to park!) Read More
how lucky is living in norway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by open2012
really norway is just very very up to the top of living standards of all nations .i would like to tell all that living in norway for some one who likes opne air is a dream came true. to be honest i am new to norway and as far as i can tell norway ...
Nice post :) I live in Norway though in the South. I wouldn't say its always peaceful for us but its an improvement on England ;) Read More
moving to norway
Hi, Apartments will depend on the area, I would suggest taking a look at finn.no and searching for places available to rent in the area your going to be in. As for the schooling system again I would advise you to search the local area but I feel I ... Read More
affordable room to rent
We have a spare room but alas we are much further down in Vestfold ( A good 45 min from oslo) I would recommend Finn for finding a room :) Read More
Organize your move to Norway by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Norway. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Norway: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to bring ...
What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Like any move I would say anything that 'could' be left be hind and perhaps not missed that much SHOULD be left behind - I would apply this to any move especially if your crossing countries ... Read More