General about skis Norway is infamous for skiing, and most Norwegians have grown up with skiing and love to go skiing in the winter time. At first glance, you may think that skis are skis and that they are all the same. However, as soon as you get into the world of skiing, there are... Continue Reading →
Staying in Norway on a budget – Alcohol
Buying alcohol (and tobacco) in Norway can be quite expensive, especially when you don't have a Norwegian salary. Drinks with low alcohol content such as beer and cider can be bought in the grocery store, but not cheaply. Stronger drinks are sold in Vinmonopolet (the wine monopoly) which has a nice selection, but the prices... Continue Reading →
How to dress for a cold climate
The weather in Norway changes a lot. It can be warm and sunny, and then the next day wind and heavy rain. In the winter it can both rain and snow, and the temperatures can vary from 30 to -20 degrees Celsius depending on where you go and the season. The Norwegians try to layer... Continue Reading →
Getting cheap or free food in Norway
In this post, I am going to present some options to get food cheap or free. In addition to going to the grocery store Meny and try all the free samples. Many other methods might fill your belly even more. Before I would recommend two good investments: Freezer – This will allow you to cook a... Continue Reading →
Finn.no – The place to buy anything
I would like you to show one of my best websites for a cheap life in Norway: finn.no Here you can rent/buy a house, buy almost anything new or second handed, donate your cat and even find a lover - And I am just getting started. I have found really high-quality outdoor clothing and camping... Continue Reading →
Picking and catching your own food
There is something special about eating self-caught and self-picked food. Somehow, I feel that it tastes better, and my wallet simply loves it. Harvesting food from nature can be a quite fun and social hobby, and in this post, I will give you an overview of the different types of activities and where to find... Continue Reading →
The Right to Roam the Norwegian Nature
I would like to tell you about one Norwegian law, maybe it is even my favourite law here in Norway. It is called "Allemannsretten" or in English "Right to roam". This law gives all people the right to walk in nature as much as they want, and wherever they want with a few exceptions. This means... Continue Reading →