A. Seet
@Little Pixy Boots
Singaporean expat in Norway
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Oslo, Norway
Speaks English, Mandarin, Japanese, Teochew, learning Norsk!
Registration: 28 February 2010
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Vegetarianism by dmcart13
I've mentioned in a few of my posts that I'm a vegetarian. I wondered if there were any others about? Who else has experienced the unadulterated joy of explaining to a Norwegian that you don't eat meat or fish? Who has seen that look of confusion on ...
Hi new_in_norway, That's right, the one in Majorstua/Majorstuen is called Krishna's Cuisine in Colosseum Senter, ground floor. They have really nice food :) They serve lunch and dinner, close at 8pm on weekdays. Read More
finding a job in Norway... by lostprophet
Hello all. i've been trying to get some work in Norway for the past few months, i am a sheet metal worker with 11 years experience. i am so sick of replying to ads on the internet, sending off my cv and never getting a reply. so i am wondering if ...
Hi one important thing that Norwegian employers look out for is that you can speak and write Norwegian. If you could boast that, or go for lessons, you might have a better chance of a reply. Also, the Norwegian companies take 2-3 weeks to reply an ... Read More
Different questions about Norway. by Kohagura
Hello. I'd like to know if anyone has had experiences with multiple areas in Norway, and if you can tell what it's like. What are some differences of the cities and towns, other than geographical/climate/weather differences? Also, what job would be ...
Hello. I'd like to know if anyone has had experiences with multiple areas in Norway, and if you can tell what it's like. What are some differences of the cities and towns, other than geographical/climate/weather differences? Also, what job would be ... Read More
Oslo by sarah9999
Hello, I work in the USA and I am in Oslo for work, I will be here for more 3 weeks and would like to meet people either locals or expats. I will have to come here 2 or 3 times a year, so it would be nice to know some people here. I am free on the ...
I stay near Majorstua (well, 30min walk :P) and would like to make some new friends too. What do you like to do usually? Read More
visas for ordinary jobs? by hecklerhouse
how many of you have been granted a visa for an ordinary job? when i say ordinary i mean 7/11, rimi, gas station attendant type ordinary. i have always thought (and been told by UDI) that i need to be a specialist, have a degree in the applicable ...
Hi Thomas, I don't know if I can help cos I'm still looking for a job. You sound young so I think you can afford to go for further studies. I think when your gf mentions hair salons and bakeries, some countries like Australia and Norway consider ... Read More
Vegetarianism by dmcart13
I've mentioned in a few of my posts that I'm a vegetarian. I wondered if there were any others about? Who else has experienced the unadulterated joy of explaining to a Norwegian that you don't eat meat or fish? Who has seen that look of confusion on ...
Hi Katz, Where there's a will there's a way. The best way to look for vegetarian food on the streets is to walk around in your area and look at the menus. Usually (pity too) each restaurant has only one or two vegetarian dishes. Walking in or ... Read More
Carrots by dmcart13
Now this is a very important question which I'm hoping someone can help me with. Has anyone else noticed that in all/most Norwegian supermarkets you can only buy carrots in packs of 10 or more? I've never seen them to buy loose. Why would anyone ...
Hi peeps, just try to find an Asian shop near you and you would be able to find most vegetables loose. I found two in Moss, and they sell vegetables loose, so you can buy as little as you want. Bigger supermarkets are a pain for packaging everything ... Read More
Vegetarianism by dmcart13
I've mentioned in a few of my posts that I'm a vegetarian. I wondered if there were any others about? Who else has experienced the unadulterated joy of explaining to a Norwegian that you don't eat meat or fish? Who has seen that look of confusion on ...
Hi guys, this is an exciting discussion. I'm new to Norway and I'm engaged to a Norwegian who is incidentally vegetarian from birth because his mum is a vegetarian too. Yes, we have some trouble finding vegetarian food sometimes, but Vietnamese ... Read More