Norwegian Slang and Expressions used in Rogaland
Slang, and common expressions, in all languages, but especially in Norwegian, depend on local dialect. Norwegian dialect can vary between places only a few minutes drive apart. Slang and dialect can make it difficult for new-comers trying to learn the language but they also represent a part of Norwegian culture. Once a Norwegian friend told...
Leasing a Car in Norway
To buy or to lease? Economically speaking, it is usually better to own your car than to lease it. However, there are other benefits to leasing a car which this article will explore. In fact, some locals prefer to lease rather than own as well. Benefits to leasing a car Leasing a car can be...
Flying in and out of Stavanger: What You Need to Know
We are lucky that the main regional airport (Sola Flyplass) is only a 30 minute drive from much of the greater Stavanger/Sandnes area, but it can be confusing to sift through the multitude of options and prices to get yourself to your flight or home. The following information attempts to sift through the various methods...
Mobile phones in Norway
A lot of our readers have been asking about getting a mobile phone whilst in Norway, so we have pulled together some information and a list of providers to help you. If you have any experiences you would like to share, please feel free to add a comment below or in the forum. Kontantkort –...
Looking back over 2011
Stavanger Expats is just over two years old! We have had a fantastic year and are very happy that the website’s readership is growing. Here is a recap of the articles and events that we have done over the year. We hope that in 2012, YOU will be more involved in the website, sharing your...
Learning Norwegian in Stavanger: University of Stavanger
Review: Level 1 Norwegian Language Course at the University of Stavanger I recently completed the beginning Norwegian Course for Foreigners with Higher Education at the main campus of the University of Stavanger, through the UiS Pluss program. NOTE: This course is different from the one year course to prepare foreigners who want to study in...
This Sunday: Gamle Stavanger Julemarked, Tou Scene Julemarked & Sentrum Tree lighting
Gamle Stavanger Julemarked This Sunday 27 November is the atmospheric Julemarked (Christmas market) in Gamle Stavanger. In connection with this market, there will be activity day at the Norwegian Canning Museum of smoking salmon. There will also be selling julesardiner (Christmas sardines) and årgangssardiner (Vintage sardines). The museum will also display a movie ’40 years...
Interviews with Expats: Anthony Hawke, Psychologist
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...
Finding the Right Childcare
Trying to find the right daycare/kindergarten (barnehage) for your child? Here are some pointers to help you make a decision that works best for you and your child. Visit the daycare Before filling out your daycare application form, you can visit the daycares that you’re thinking of putting down on the list. You can bring...
Expatriate Workshop – Special Christmas Offer
Randi Mannsåker is a professionally qualified life/personal and corporate coach, NLP Practitioner, Small Business and Youth Coach. She is a graduate protègè student from the Coaching Academy in London, Europe’s largest and most experienced coach training school. Randi has a Diploma in Business Management from the Association of Business Executives UK. She has worked in...
Interviews with Expats – Karin Burke of Yoga For Kids
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...
Letter from the Editors
Dear Stavanger Expats, The website is now 2 years old! We would like to thank you for your readership, comments, questions and feedback. We still remember the day when the four of us sat together at a cafe and came up with the idea for this website. We worked on it for a month before...
