I know, I know, I’m quite late for this one but I honestly didn’t have the time, between family time, work and more family time but this time in France. … Lire la suite God Jul! A guide to Christmas in Vikingland
Recently, I have started swimming on regular basis in Bergen. I started in an outside pool when it was till summer, then moved on to an inside pool when the … Lire la suite On the politics of swimming in Bergen
It all started with explosions leading to major leaks in the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2, located in the Baltic Sea. For a month now, fingers have been … Lire la suite The Norwegian fear of potential Russian attacks
Unless you live in a cave, you must have heard about the massive protests and public defiance against the authorities happening in Iran. It all started with the murder of … Lire la suite In Iran, it’s not just about the veil
I have been silent on this blog for a while because I was getting ready to take a Norwegian test in the hope to make it to the B2 level, … Lire la suite Norwegian test 101
Ah, finally a « normal » going back to school for pupils all over the world! Normal schedules, no zoom classes, strong programs… Except in Norway, where teachers started the school year … Lire la suite Teachers strike in Norway
During the whole summer, the pictures and videos of Freya the walrus from the Arctic having fun, tanning and damaging boats in the port of Oslo traveled around the world, … Lire la suite Freya, the walrus of discord
Two airplanes at destination of the Spanish island of Majorca ended up not getting in the air from Bergen Flesland airport, leaving 188 passengers eager for sun and fun stranded … Lire la suite Majorca aborted: holiday crisis at Bergen airport
Yesterday, prices of electricity in the south of Norway reached NOK 3.26 per kilowatt hour, or around 0.33 euros. The website Norway Today described this price as « the second highest … Lire la suite In Norway too, electricity prices are bananas
I haven’t reacted to the latest big news, in Norway and the world, because my parents have been visiting from France and it took all my energy to translate, organize … Lire la suite Anger
Yes, this time it’s about me and not Norway, although this country provided me with a safe space where I could reflect on and explore more my own queerness, despite … Lire la suite Being bi and proud
I explained briefly what the 17th of May is all about with the last article, but I am getting more into details here. Let’s start with the origins of that … Lire la suite 17th of May, national (drunk) Norwegian day
I haven’t been able to write in a while because I am working a lot. Indeed, it’s May in Norway! The highest peak of the season for everyone involved in … Lire la suite May in Norway
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