Nightlife in Stavanger
Many a newcomer and seasoned Stavanger expat report missing the nightlife offerings they once had in their home city. While Stavanger is a small town by many estimates, for a Norwegian city of its size, Stavanger has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. Some venues are multi-purpose offering a bar/lounge area and a...
Julebord in Norway
The Christmas season is a unique time of year in Norway and filled with many heartfelt and highly anticipated activities. For some, the most highly anticipated event of the work-life social calendar is the annual company Christmas party, better known as the company julebord. This is the event where company employees share Christmas cheer with...
Going to the Doctor in Stavanger
image from tv2 Now that you’ve settled in Norway, there is only one final frontier-going to the doctor’s office. But, what can you expect from your GP? Or during the doctor’s visit? Where do you go for info on general health related issues? And how does one obtain a prescription? Check out the FAQs below...
Volunteering in Stavanger
As one of Stavanger’s international residents, a great way to get involved with your new home is by “giving back” to the greater community through frivillighet, or volunteer work. For those not familiar with volunteer work, the concept is simple. It is work done with the intention of “giving back to the greater good and...
“Interviews With Expats”- Estelle Currie Pettersen
This article is one in a series of interviews with expats in Stavanger. Its purpose is to share with everyone what your fellow expats are doing and also to help advertise the businesses/services/events that these expats are involved in. If you would like to or know of a business/enterprise to be interviewed, feel free to...
Maintaining a Norwegian Home
Maintaining a Norwegian home seems simple enough, right? Well, it’s probably not as simple as you think-especially when it comes to exterior house painting. A recently held, very informative seminar event hosted by INN (International Network of Norway) offered information, tips and hints on maintaining a Norwegian home. Here are some highlights: Although it has...
