I just return from a 7 day vacation from Norway. The country is beautiful, and you're right the food and drinks are EXPENSIVE and not much to write home about. I thought the people are very nice. We arrived at Oslo and drove west to hike at Kjerag, Pulpit Rock and Manafossen waterfall. The road trip was very scenic. We passed by lots sheeps in the middle of highway 450.
I actually found the service in Norway to be absolutely lovely... but then again I live in Czech republic who tend to emphasize the hospital part of the word hospitality... because that's where you will end up if you make the waiters do something.
my husband and I are from Canada and we visited Bergen and Trondheim, Norway, this past May. I think the reserved nature and sense of personal space of the Norwegian culture is very similar to what we experience here in many places in Canada, so I didn't find it as much of a culture shock while we were there. I found it quite comfortable and familiar.
He said our food i kind of blah, but he kept showing boring café sandwiches and cakes and stuff. We do have real food too. Go try a real norwegian meal like ribbe, fårikål, king crab, kjøttkaker and the list goes on
@@wohlhabendermanager It is like meatballs, but are bigger and not formed as a ball. Its a typical Sunday dinner in Norway served with potato, peas (erterstuning) carrots and brown sauce
I think the problem is that there are not too many traditional restaurants. We have a stupid fuckton on Chinese, Thai and Middle eastern (kebab and the like) resturants, but you have to look very hard to find a place that serves Pinnekjøtt, ribbe, fårikål, kjøttkaker and the like (at least here in stavanger). And because of this tourists don't get to taste the things we have that are great
* In Norway you don't really have to pay tip. That is why peope who works at restaurants etc, don't stand over you and bother you while you're eating. Norwegian shate that. We like to eat and drink in peace, without having some server come and bother us all the time. In the US, restaurants and bars are basically built around the concept that the employes salary are in large part, tip based.
Yah, it's a hassle here in the US. If a server thinks you won't tip them, then the service won't be good. However, if you look like a person who could give good tips, then they hover over you like a mother hen. lol
Yes and even though their tips are at stakes they still mistreat you like dont bring your food until its cold. To me if you serve the right food and its hot. We're good
@@chrisdean6700 an even larger problem with the US tipping system is how it can often lead to the waiters just accepting abuse, becasue in the end of the day you need that tip to survive due to ridiculous minimum wages for waiters
actually it isnt too expensive in norway, i live here, been living here for my whole life. and a beer is not $15, it is more like 9-10 *depends how fancy the bar or restaurants are around the area you visit. nevertheless, if you come from spain or USA then yes, it is expensive compared to that. i would recommend going to Bodø or Lofoten, quite far north but man it is so beautiful! i've been to Bodø every summer for the last 5 years now, and it is stunning cant get enough of the place. you also have the midnightsun there, meaning that the sun goes down the horizon and comes up again shortly after, so it kinda never get dark during the summer. the wintertime on the other hand is about 5-7 hours of light throughout the day. thats when you should go to Lofoten, amazing northern light, amazing people and amazing mountains to climb! the northern light is sometimes so intense that you'll be laying there in your sleeping bag (when i was there the last time during winter me and a couple of friends tented for 2 weeks, cold yes but alot of fun!). we caught ourselves laying outside of the tent just looking at the danceshow in the skies while the valley or wherever we slept turned into beautiful colors and light!
Yes,it IS very expensive,depending where you come from,as worked on a greek cruise ship for a bit,earned euros and it cost me about €18 for a cheese burger,salad and chips in Molde! And this is me,having lived 15 yrs in UK,and being from the island of Mauritius... so yeah,for someone like me,i was shocked at the prices BUT i still would live in Norway,had i got millions to buy my own place,work and settle down for life!
Great, factual video! I'm Norwegian, and the only thing that was missing in this video, is the amount of incredibly beautiful people, both men and women!
Yes it is expensive, but its worth it.. Most beautiful country i have been to europe! The trollstigen is my favorite place in Norway. Greetings from Rotterdam, Holland
Kvikk Lunsj and Kit Kat are not the same. The Kit Kat has a darker and more "heavy" digesting flavour, while the Norwegian Kvikk Lunsj has a lighter milk chocolate and easier to digest.
smith lovy You are exhibiting symptoms of black and white thinking. I invite you to see that not everything is cut-and-dried and there are shades of gray in thinking.
It’s a great place to go if you don’t like a lot of people. There aren’t many people there outside of Oslo, Trondheim or Bergman. I found it very peaceful. And I love that the people give you space.
I love Norway. Been there loads, have Norwegian friends and Norwegian family. To be honest I've never found it expensive, quite reasonable but I guess it depends where you come. When I'm in Norway I tend to live like a local. Fantastic, fantastic country ❤️🇳🇴👍
Dude you might be rich but most people are not. People say Sweden where I live is expensive, but compared to Norway its cheap. For a kebab plate for example the price almost double in Norway. I was there a few months back and a kebab plate for will now send you back 17 euros not even kidding
It depends where you are from and exchange rate. As a Canadian, Norway is expensive because the Canadian dollar is low. If a Norwegian came to Canada, he or she may feel like King or Queen 😂
@@leob4403 I’m from the UK and have Norwegian relatives. I definitely don’t count myself as rich but to be honest I spend a lot of time in Norway, Sweden and Denmark (friends all over the place) and despite its reputation for being expensive I’ve actually found it to be really reasonable and not expensive at all 🤷♂️. For example I’ll spend about six weeks in the summer in Norway. I’ll hire a flat and travel over the country. I always save money there compared to living here in the UK 🤷♂️
We don't wear a bunad on weekends and festivals. Only May 17th, baptism, confirmation, and sometimes in weddings. And in a few other cases, but not often 😉
Yeah. If locals are your friends and you can stay with them or eat at their homes that does take a massive hit to the overall costs. And if Norwegians accept you they fully accept you and you are part of the team.
Gerd Bucsko are you five years old? are you truly offended that i said “fucking?” please direct me to the part of my comment that was rude. the OP was literally complimenting mark, to which you reply “get a life” how is that not rude? “living vicariously through” someone is just a fucking expression it doesn’t literally mean that he ceases to have his own life. fool.
Come on man, how could you forget STAVE CHURCHES!? :D Those pieces of pure blending of Viking and early Christian Magic are, along with the fjords, my favorite thing about Norway. Great video :)
We are planning a second trip to Norway next year. It’s outstanding! I thought Norway was expensive until we went to Iceland this year!! While Norway is not cheap; it’s well worth the money.
We visited on a UK cruise ship, so had all of our meals on board. On one of the Norwegian ships you will pay more for a bottle of water, than you will with wine. We went in June and it was comfortably warm, only rain was in Bergen. It's a lovely country.
this past month i had the pleasure of staying with a norwegian family for a week and going to school with the daughter of the family! the food was incredible, the landscape was amazing and thankfully the weather was amazing even in september! in a few weeks my norwegian exchange student is staying with me in scotland for a week and i can’t wait to show them the sights and show them how CHEAP things are here haha
I live in the southeast of Norway, and even in Mai, the temperature can in fact reach 30 degrees celsius, although it usually doesn't get that warm before late June, July, and August... The sea temperature in the Oslofjord reach often a nice 22-25 degrees celsius in July. When it comes to transportation, the buses are not that bad, and you probably can fly way cheaper than in the USA if you take some time to look around... Food, that is not cheap, but if you can, buy food at a grocery store, and prepare it yourself...
We are here in Trondheim Norway 🇳🇴 now. We've been in country for about a week now just moving though the west of the country. Next stop is Lofoten 🙌. The one thing I can say has been different for us has been the service. Our service has been surprisingly very good! But Mark we LOVE your videos and ALWAYS make it a must to watch your video on whatever country we are going to next. Thanks for all the information and keep making them. You're helping a lot of people including us. 🙌😁
Viewed from an extremely American perspective. Who says people will "hate" that the weather is cool? That servers don't behave like personal slaves? That there's drunkeness on the streets? Every single city in the world that I've seen has a few baggars, that's just life in the 21st century.
I felt the same way watching this. I love the extreme cold and I'm a Californian. I'm going to Norway in August to get away from the heat here. And...if anyone wants to talk shit about hot dogs the ones in Norway look supremely better than the shit dogs you get at a baseball game for 7 bucks. Also...I'm not sure where he lives, but even in my upper class area we've had an influx of homeless beggars on streets. Can't sit at a cafe without them asking for spare change. Keep giving to these people they know they don't have to get a real job like the rest.
Just travelled to Oslo last week, not a single beggar insight, maybe it's the winter but I was pleasantly surprised. Much better than germany in that perspective
LOVE cold weather. The US does not expect servers to behave like servants, which would be very un PC. However, the food reminds me of an old joke: two women are griping about the food in their retirement home. 1st woman : The food here is miserable! The 2nd woman: It's ghastly! And such small portions!
My mother's family is from Norway, I can't wait to go experience the wild beauty of Norway for myself. Thank you so much for all of your videos, very informative yet entertaining at the same time
@@nero1727 Det var da fryktelig pessimistisk! Prøv å være en ambassadør for Norge ;) Vi bor i et meget flott land, og er usikker på hva du mener er bedre? Har vært turist i sikkert 20 land og har aldri blitt mer forelsket i noen av dem enn i Norge, mest fordi vi har all slags natur og ulike folketyper avhengig av hvor i landet du er :)) And Sierra, I hope you do come here :) We had distant relatives visiting from Canada a few years back and they were very pleased (though I suspect Canada is more similar to Norway than most of the US). I also know several Americans who have moved here, mostly because of the nature, I believe. While you have stunning nature in the US as well, the land is always owned by someone who doesn't want you to be trespassing, but in Norway you can basically set up camp anywhere you'd like ^_^ I suggest going to Lofoten, Tromsø or Gudbrandsdalen (the buildings look like something out of a fairytale, I promise). If camping is your thing, you don't have to worry about poisonous snakes, spiders or even bears. Bears and wolves are basically terrified of humans, and there are very few predators left, so you won't encounter them in the wild. I live close to Oslo myself and there isn't much to do around here, but I love traveling up north.
Oh, and Norway is expensive and the service is often disinterested, BUT: nobody expects a tip! They rare occasion we do tip here, we just round up to the nearest 50 or 100, and even then it's a fancy place and you've with a large group. Tipping is one of the things that confuses Norwegians to no end when visiting the US, having them ask "If I have to pay it, why isn't it included in the bill?" We never tip taxis, you rarely even get a chance to, you just swipe your card and you get out.
Something I'll add as a thing to appreciate is that it's really easy to get around by walking or public transit (at least within the cities, which is what I've personally experienced).
"Lefse" is what you mean, and can be made both from potatoes and from wheat. We also make something called "gomme" that you put on it that tastes kinda like caramel.
Info for you on the beggars! the beggars come in from Romania and beg "professionally" due to the EFTA Deal. they are not wanted in the country by a majority of the Norwegian people due to their aggressive begging behavior and it has bin proven that some of them beg for Traffickers. just a heads up :)
i will just point out that you need to travel north of the polar circel to see the nothen light we also have midnight sun in the summer and only 3 hours of light in the darkest part of winter. So go visit north norway. BTW great video. PS: I am North-Norwegian
you can see the Northern lights during winter time,in norway from basicly the area of Moere & Romsdal, and north of that,. the further north you go, the more certain you get to see it thoug,. even if its regular in my parts, its way more frequent in let say tromsoe area, Nordland,Alta, etc,. but one thing is crucial,clear skies.you wont be able to see anything if it is overcast. In my parts November-january is storm season,. so most of the time is overcast, rainy and very windy. So if you like extreme weather, then come to Aalesund area.feel the raw forces of winterstorms.
Tip for a cheaper trip is don't get fast food and street stand junk, go to the grocery store because like everywhere else in the world fast food and restaurants are far more expensive than buying your own food. Also Oslo is going to be pricey in general.
If you come here mid-summer it’s usually pretty hot and if you want to swim in the ocean come to Fredrikstad. The city has everything it needs restaurants with good food, great bathing places and a nice hotel. I have a summer house in Norway so that’s how I know all of that. Beautiful country. Greetings from Liechtenstein
Was in Tromsø for 9 days, late July, early August, clear skies every day, temperatures in the 50's. Great weather for hiking. No place compares to Norway.
It's interesting how different the expectations for service are between Europe and the USA. Europeans find American service quite annoying because your meal and conversation gets interrupted every five minutes by someone asking you the same question with a fake smile. Americans find European service quite annoying for the opposite reason.
I simply LOVE all of the videos you make on travel. But the question continues to whisper in my mind: "HOW does he afford to do all of this wonderful travel?? I would never be able to afford it." Whatever the reason, consider yourself incredibly blessed! Keep the camera rolling!
There is a reason why norwegians are skinny and sporty, winning medals in the olympics like they are viking gods... they eat healthy exercise alot. Fast foods are a lot less popular in Norway compared to the US. Our outdoor areas are always prepped and in top shape, summer and winter. Ready for people to enjoy the outdoors. If you go to norway thinking you're gonna live and eat like an american... you're in for a surprise. And take off your jacket man, you're acting like a sissy ;) Love the video!
Just back from Oslo...it is a wonderful city! Bought the Oslo City Card and used it to ride all the public transportation in town. In one day, we rode streetcars, the Metro and ferries to an island. The longest wait of the day was 15 minutes. Miss a streetcar? That’s OK, one will be along in 10 minutes or less. We loved it. PS-I think we saw those same women hanging around the Central Train Station on our trip.
Have you ever thought of taking a DNA test? I ask because I took one a few years ago and discovered that some of my ancestors came from Norway (and there were several surprises, and that was fun). The upshot for traveling is that it made me have a greater interest and appreciation for countries like Norway, and it makes we want to travel there.
Love these short, to the point videos. We're heading to Europe in the fall and we're picking our destinations. Big help. We're definitely going to the Nordic countries regardless but it's nice to know the scale to expect of the dent in our finances.
People are quieter here.Nice and quiet. Polite. Friendly when you engage them. They love the outdoors. They love to ski...yes, even in late April !ski trips via train to the slopes are common The Norwegian Salmon is primo, and yes, Norwegian canned tuna in the supermarkets puts USA canned Tuna to shame. The fjords, hills, mountains and harbors are awesome in their beauty. City parks are pretty & clean. Norway is VERY safe. If you see any beggars at all, almost 100% of the time be assured they are NOT from Norway but are mostly Romas (often in groups) refusing to get an honest job. . Norway Cinnamon rolls are very delicious and Norway's many types of fish soups are very delicious , such as Salmon Soup, or Cod.and chowders . Norwegian Fish cakes are a must, and the Crabs are huge. Given that its on the Ocean and Sea , the seafood of many kinds is fresh and plentiful. Norway is a special place.
Super video thank you Wolters! i very pround to hear and wach you, I think of you that you are a guitar player also, in add a skilled tourist guide. Enjoy to show you and listen those stories there. I never been in Norway.
Fun fact: want a better view of the northen lights Step no.1 Come to norway when its wintertime! Step 2: Head to northern Norway for better view/ Steonger lights! A little fact about Northern norway is that when its winter its dark almost everyday. But in the summer you can see the sun almost 24/7
+woltersworld try to do it during Olympics, cause i dun know if it will be that safe after the event... Sad reality. Now i am in Hallstatt! Perfect Austria...
Thanks for your opinions as a tourist. In 8 years I dare say that several things have changed. First of all, the prices. The "Krone" is quite low here now, so the travel for Americans will be low. More, as to food - it depends on where you have been eating. Mostly, the food is okay, but you need to know where to go. As in all other countries. As for the weather. Yes. May can be colder, but this year (2024), Oslo was one of the warmest cities in Europe. We got various weather here.
As a Norwegian I have to disagree partly with both prizes and service. On of my favorite cities is London. They have the same prices or even more! Yes beer is a bit exspensive her, but you don't come here to drink beer - there are orther things so drink. I have been travelling in Europe and I don't find service better or worse there. I have had lots of places with great service here and lousy in other parts of Europe. It depends much more of the restaurant than the country.
First off I agree, as a Scandinavian the service is not that great compared to other countries. However, if you prefer the fake smile just to keep you happy, go for it, we rather prefer heartly smiles, and you wont get that from simply being a customer. Second, the beggers...well, they are a new "image" here in Scandinavia, and in all of western Europe in general, and thats due to open boarders Schengen/EU policies. And regarding the weather, what do you expect? Its a country far to the north, and the weather should be exactly a part of the package, otherwise go to Caribia or southern Europe, which is great...we in Scandinavia go there to escape our dramatic weather. And no, you dont need a jacket in may unless you havent seen cold wather for your entire life...and get the chills just from watching an icecube melt.
Unnecessary criticism. Mark is simply giving the viewers an idea of what to expect when they come to Norway. He does this with just about every country, city, small town/village you can think of, not just Norway. No need to take offense.
If you are planning another trip, i absolutely recommend going to Ålesund. It is (in my opinion) the most beautiful town in Norway, buuuuut I might be a bit partial on that since I live on an island right by it.....
Sorry for the poor service, but I promise you it's not because we're impolite. Politeness in Norway is heavily built around honesty and freedom from others. Don't give me a fake smile, don't pretend things are better than they are. And please leave me alone at my table unless I come asking for help. And I'll try only to ask for help if I need it. Pushy wait-staff can be seen as a nuisance, the same in other stores. Also sorry for the abnormally expensive food at restaurants. I mean, part of it is because wait-staff and cooks deserve a living wage, but also part of it is because we go out to eat so seldom so they have fewer customers. Home cooking is very much in vogue in Norway. Which also means that when we do go out to eat or drink we're fine with it costing a bit extra.
+ssarryo There are not many farmers markets unless you go far into the countryside. And as everything else here in Norway, its a bit expensive. Norway has a wide assortment of vegetables and grains. Not to much fruit though, but when we do grow fruit it is some of the best in the world. Like our strawberries and apples from Hardanger. Also there are some plums, cherries and berries. A popular activity is to go berry picking in the Autumn. There are lots of blueberrys, cowberrys and cloudberrys as well as mushroom just waiting to be harvested for free! Cloudberrys are awesome as dessert, or jam
Yup. Also as a Norwegian, i can agree on all ten Things :) A "fun" fact: Oslo is on top Three list of the "most expensives Capitals in the world", among Tokyo and London.
Jablonsky100 wrong, but nice try. London isn’t even on the top ten most expensive cities according to this from the bbc (well trusted news) www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47617206
Jablonsky100 1. Singapore (Singapore) 1. Paris (France) 1. Hong Kong (China) 4. Zurich (Switzerland) 5. Geneva (Switzerland) 5. Osaka (Japan) 7. Seoul (South Korea) 7. Copenhagen (Denmark) 7. New York (US) 10. Tel Aviv (Israel) 10. Los Angeles (US) According to the BBC News March 2019.
Love Norway, a really beautiful country. But if you want to see Norway type beauty, check out New Zealand, especially the South Island. It’s much cheaper, the people are friendlier, it’s clean and safe and it’s so empty. Oh, and did I mention that it’s as beautiful as Norway?
Darren Olsen My maiden name is also Olsen! Both of my paternal grandparents were born in Norway and came to the US when they were about 12 years old. Really want to visit and maybe find some relatives. But I understand it’s a little complicated to find the right Olsen.
I went to Norway for the first time a couple years ago to bergen and it's gorgeous. the fjords ♡ i tried whale meat and it was interesting. the reindeer and elk are so good! i'm going back this winter but very north to see the northern lights! great video as always, Mark!
Norwegian service workers are polite, they just aren't polite according to American standards. It is considered a nuisance to accost your customers with greetings, offers of help or (god forbid) small talk. It is understood that customers will ask for help if they need it, and would otherwise like to be left alone.
2) There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes. 4) Spot on. Norwegians are not slaves. 5) Immigrants from the sand box are taking and dealing drugs in Oslo. Avoid Oslo. Extra 5) Norwegian food is tasty, wholesome, delicious, filling, satisfying, contenting, nutritious and exciting. Fresh whale beef is healthy, tasty, meaty and goes well with beer. Whale stew, BBQ whale or whale burgers are so nice. Yummy :-) Many people don't know that the Aurora Borealis can be seen in the spring and autumn too.
I agree the downside is it is super expensive. UGH. It is cooler that is colder and in Bergen it rains, and snows a lot . The weather changes constantly. We agree on the food as compared to Spain. It is bland. Overall we had a great experiences with the people.
Great video! We spent 2 weeks in Norway in Sep '19 and absolutely loved it. We will absolutely return one day. However - as said, there are a few gotchas. For us: - *driving is a challenge* - the road rules are very different, the traffic fines among the highest in the world and roads are often not posted with speeds etc. I drove 2,000km in that 2 weeks - around Lofoten and then from Alesund to Bergen via the fjord region. I am very experienced in driving around the globe but for me it was at times anxious trying to avoid a many thousand Euro fine. It was a huge relief to drive in Italy after Norway. :-) - don't ask for a *'traditional Norwegian seafood dish'*. I did - **_"certainly dear, I'll make you something your grandmother used to make"_** said the dear old lady with a smile. Um - I don't think so. My grandmothers were fabulous cooks and would never have dished up *Cod tongues* - battered and chewy. Yes - the tongues of Cod fish - they are large and horrendous. My stomach is turning at the memory. People are queuing up not to have them. Be warned! Like driving, we were very happy to land in Italy and eat Italian food after our Norwegian trip. Feeling better now... :-) Yes - it is very expen$$$ive but if you can, it is a truly amazing place, notwithstanding the driving challenges and some of the strange food. You will encounter scenery, villages, roads etc. like nowhere else on earth. Many thanks for the vid and cheers from Sydney, Aust - Dave
@@woltersworld Yes - it was a culinarily challenging moment in our trip. It all happened in Ramberg in Loforten. Have you made it that far north? It's amazing - the little fishing villages are stupendous (even if they produce those damned Cod tongues!!). Love your videos and thanks mate! Cheers - Aussie Dave
God, no! You didn't turn down the cod tongues!? It is a delicatesse. Among the finest local dishes. The texture is kinda jellyish and taste heavenly. Like french snails. It's sea food. Like turning down italian pizza. However I do not work in tourist/service business. I don't know how foreigners react to cod tongues but I can assure you she offered you the finest they got. I grew up eating cod tongues. I can eat all week long.
This May (2018) we experienced temperatures above 30 degrees C. And the beggars have come to Norway to beg by their own will, because Norway is a rich country. If you want a cheap hot dog, they sell them for 10 kroner (slightly over 1 dollar) at Cirkle K service stations.
Yeah, I was shocked in Norway because in restaurants there is waiter only to grab empty dishes and glasses. Waiter is not there for you to order. You have to go yourself to the cashier order there, pay and then get back to your place where you was sitting. This one was really strange to me.
With the exchange rates currently the cost for an American has decreased significantly. I discovered the exact opposite when going from Norway to the US last fall (2022). Prices where about the same. (Except for things that have additional taxes in Norway, like alcohol and gasoline.)
You're totally wrong to imply that servers in Norway are unfriendly. Just don't expect fake friendly service that normal people hate anyway. Just because people are not fake like home doesn't mean they're not welcoming, helpful and professional. You're not special, and you already know that people who tell you are are lying, but you still let it comfort you.
the weather wont be a problem because im in Minnesota... im used to it... the transpart... im patient so it will work out and im gunna love the food the price might be worth it
Great vedio! All true, wt u said. Beautiful, expensive country. I hv been there , really want to go again. Am irosha from sri lanka. Is it easy to get a work permit?
The speed limits are 90 on their highways on the best stretches. Thankfully if you are a tourist you arent in a hurry, and want to take in the beautiful sites.
Will be in Bergen in June, going on a Fjord Tour and to spend a few days touring, really looking forward to it. Will save some extra $$ too, thanks for the heads up!
Laurie I’m going in November! I have a down filled coat, thermal underwear and lots of sweaters! But oh boy, the northern lights will be in full swing, the snow will be on the ground and the fjords will look amazing. Also I love dark nights as much as summer days.
The beggars are not Norwegians but gypsies mostly from Romania and Bulgaria. They say they are not criminals but many of them are. There can be som pickpocket thieves also, manly eastern europeans, usaly in the Jernbanetorget area and around the Oslo sentralbane stasjon(central trainstation) or just OSLO S as we call it. The main thing that cost money in Norway are: Eating out, Alcohol in a bar, or general eating or drinking in a cafe. Transport from one city to another, you can find on sale and campaign prices. you have buses, train and airplane. In a hot summer day do as the Oslo people do, bring som food, drink and a blanket and enjoy the evning in one of the many Oslo parks or go to the beach Huk in Bygdøy (bus 30 last stop). And if you have the chance go to the north of Norway.
You cant hate the weather, it is what it is! And that is the charm most people love! And by the way, we have great summer weather this year, so that is possible to! And stay away from Oslo, Norwegians hate Oslo! That is a fact!
like your videos)))) it's real pleasure to watch it.I think you should visit Georgia. it's small country on the Black sea coast. it's really beatiful there and the culture is so great!! I'd like to see the video about it.)))
Hello Mark, have you been to Africa. Any video for us. With $15 USD you can eat pretty well. I think a beer is just $1. With the exchange rate, the dollar would be a big advantage. Overall, everything would be cheap. Fish here is the best. Most tourist say so. Depending on the town you want to visit, you may need to come along with some anti-malaria medicine. Not much in terms of natural beauty (compared to say west) but you get to see how happy people can be with little. Love your videos.
+Fokwa Divine Hello, where in Africa are you from? I`ve been in Malawi and Zambia. We lived about 2 weeks by the Malawi Lake, and the fish (dont remember the name of it, think it was chambo) was delicious indeed. Zikomo.
+woltersworld Nice, it's a magical part of the world! particularly Thailand, it's my favorite country I've been to. I'm thinking about moving there this summer actually.
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I just return from a 7 day vacation from Norway. The country is beautiful, and you're right the food and drinks are EXPENSIVE and not much to write home about. I thought the people are very nice. We arrived at Oslo and drove west to hike at Kjerag, Pulpit Rock and Manafossen waterfall. The road trip was very scenic. We passed by lots sheeps in the middle of highway 450.
I actually found the service in Norway to be absolutely lovely... but then again I live in Czech republic who tend to emphasize the hospital part of the word hospitality... because that's where you will end up if you make the waiters do something.
That's hilarious😂😂. I don't know how i'd survive here,i am used to super friendly staff.
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my husband and I are from Canada and we visited Bergen and Trondheim, Norway, this past May. I think the reserved nature and sense of personal space of the Norwegian culture is very similar to what we experience here in many places in Canada, so I didn't find it as much of a culture shock while we were there. I found it quite comfortable and familiar.
He said our food i kind of blah, but he kept showing boring café sandwiches and cakes and stuff. We do have real food too. Go try a real norwegian meal like ribbe, fårikål, king crab, kjøttkaker and the list goes on
Kjøttkaker? Meat cakes?! I am afraid the actual product will not be what the name promises... is it like meat balls?
@@wohlhabendermanager It is like meatballs, but are bigger and not formed as a ball. Its a typical Sunday dinner in Norway served with potato, peas (erterstuning) carrots and brown sauce
@@Bobbyhax Thanks. Sadly I won't be able to return to Norway this year. But I hope I can go there next year, then I sure will try kjøttkaker. :)
I think the problem is that there are not too many traditional restaurants. We have a stupid fuckton on Chinese, Thai and Middle eastern (kebab and the like) resturants, but you have to look very hard to find a place that serves Pinnekjøtt, ribbe, fårikål, kjøttkaker and the like (at least here in stavanger). And because of this tourists don't get to taste the things we have that are great
raggis95 Norsk Bacon XD
* In Norway you don't really have to pay tip. That is why peope who works at restaurants etc, don't stand over you and bother you while you're eating. Norwegian shate that. We like to eat and drink in peace, without having some server come and bother us all the time. In the US, restaurants and bars are basically built around the concept that the employes salary are in large part, tip based.
That is true, but then sometimes you want them to come over and it is not easy to get their attention.
Yah, it's a hassle here in the US. If a server thinks you won't tip them, then the service won't be good. However, if you look like a person who could give good tips, then they hover over you like a mother hen. lol
Yes and even though their tips are at stakes they still mistreat you like dont bring your food until its cold. To me if you serve the right food and its hot. We're good
@@chrisdean6700 I’m a woman and more often than not waitresses or even waiters will be more attentive to my husband. They think he is going to pay.
@@chrisdean6700 an even larger problem with the US tipping system is how it can often lead to the waiters just accepting abuse, becasue in the end of the day you need that tip to survive due to ridiculous minimum wages for waiters
I don't know why, but I feel so drawn to Norway! Therefore, I suppose I better start saving up! Hahahah!
Thanks for the video, sir! :)
finding work is probably the best way to sustain a visit to Norway even small jobs.
actually it isnt too expensive in norway, i live here, been living here for my whole life. and a beer is not $15, it is more like 9-10 *depends how fancy the bar or restaurants are around the area you visit. nevertheless, if you come from spain or USA then yes, it is expensive compared to that. i would recommend going to Bodø or Lofoten, quite far north but man it is so beautiful! i've been to Bodø every summer for the last 5 years now, and it is stunning cant get enough of the place. you also have the midnightsun there, meaning that the sun goes down the horizon and comes up again shortly after, so it kinda never get dark during the summer. the wintertime on the other hand is about 5-7 hours of light throughout the day. thats when you should go to Lofoten, amazing northern light, amazing people and amazing mountains to climb! the northern light is sometimes so intense that you'll be laying there in your sleeping bag (when i was there the last time during winter me and a couple of friends tented for 2 weeks, cold yes but alot of fun!). we caught ourselves laying outside of the tent just looking at the danceshow in the skies while the valley or wherever we slept turned into beautiful colors and light!
Yes,it IS very expensive,depending where you come from,as worked on a greek cruise ship for a bit,earned euros and it cost me about €18 for a cheese burger,salad and chips in Molde! And this is me,having lived 15 yrs in UK,and being from the island of Mauritius... so yeah,for someone like me,i was shocked at the prices BUT i still would live in Norway,had i got millions to buy my own place,work and settle down for life!
Same. I want to set july 2019
sameeee
The beggars aren't from Norway... they come to Norway because Norwegians are rich, helpful and kind
+theRealRindberg Just East Europeans and you find them everywhere in Europe
+In1998able Beggars are from Eastern Europe? haha what an idiotic comment.
***** most of them
+In1998able You are clueless.
***** nope just look outside and you will see
Haha those prices he talks about in number one are just normal everywhere now (cries)
Thanks for the tips, robert baratheon.
bruh
Great, factual video! I'm Norwegian, and the only thing that was missing in this video, is the amount of incredibly beautiful people, both men and women!
Yes it is expensive, but its worth it..
Most beautiful country i have been to europe!
The trollstigen is my favorite place in Norway.
Greetings from Rotterdam, Holland
its nice you liked it here :D you should try to visit Trondheim or Froya (Frøya) Froya is one of the most beautifull places i have been in Norway
You obviosly have not been to the north of Norway...
maybe depends xD
Kvikk Lunsj and Kit Kat are not the same. The Kit Kat has a darker and more "heavy" digesting flavour, while the Norwegian Kvikk Lunsj has a lighter milk chocolate and easier to digest.
also kit kat has like 3x more sugar
Also kvikk lunsj is about 10 times better
Absolutely correct. 👍😃
Whatever you say , We love our country very very much.
Things you will like about Norway-
#6: speaking of beautiful, the people are beautiful, as in attractive looking.
Didn't want Jocelyn to know (I was there without her)
+woltersworld
lol
+woltersworld savage lol
smith lovy
Subjective things can become objective things when many people agree upon it.
smith lovy
You are exhibiting symptoms of black and white thinking. I invite you to see that not everything is cut-and-dried and there are shades of gray in thinking.
It’s a great place to go if you don’t like a lot of people. There aren’t many people there outside of Oslo, Trondheim or Bergman. I found it very peaceful. And I love that the people give you space.
I'm from the heartland of the United States but for some reason, I feel drawn to Norway and I can't explain why. Nice video!
I love Norway. Been there loads, have Norwegian friends and Norwegian family. To be honest I've never found it expensive, quite reasonable but I guess it depends where you come. When I'm in Norway I tend to live like a local. Fantastic, fantastic country ❤️🇳🇴👍
Dude you might be rich but most people are not. People say Sweden where I live is expensive, but compared to Norway its cheap. For a kebab plate for example the price almost double in Norway. I was there a few months back and a kebab plate for will now send you back 17 euros not even kidding
It depends where you are from and exchange rate. As a Canadian, Norway is expensive because the Canadian dollar is low. If a Norwegian came to Canada, he or she may feel like King or Queen 😂
You from NY or CA? Cause the rest of the country is going to shanghai someone for those prices.
@@leob4403 I’m from the UK and have Norwegian relatives. I definitely don’t count myself as rich but to be honest I spend a lot of time in Norway, Sweden and Denmark (friends all over the place) and despite its reputation for being expensive I’ve actually found it to be really reasonable and not expensive at all 🤷♂️. For example I’ll spend about six weeks in the summer in Norway. I’ll hire a flat and travel over the country. I always save money there compared to living here in the UK 🤷♂️
@@nobilesnovushomo58 I’m from the UK 👍
We don't wear a bunad on weekends and festivals. Only May 17th, baptism, confirmation, and sometimes in weddings. And in a few other cases, but not often 😉
Ive visited 6 times. Was affordable because if you make the effort the people are very friendly, and always invited me back to visit.
Yeah. If locals are your friends and you can stay with them or eat at their homes that does take a massive hit to the overall costs. And if Norwegians accept you they fully accept you and you are part of the team.
lt blows my mind just how well-traveled you are. Thanks for sharing with us. I live vicariously through you.
Get a life!!!!!
Gerd Bucsko why are you so fucking rude like what an unnecessary comment
I am so sorry that you are so misinformed, and as far as being "rude" read your own comment. Have a great day!!
Gerd Bucsko are you five years old? are you truly offended that i said “fucking?” please direct me to the part of my comment that was rude. the OP was literally complimenting mark, to which you reply “get a life” how is that not rude? “living vicariously through” someone is just a fucking expression it doesn’t literally mean that he ceases to have his own life. fool.
@@TKW2540 Are you a 50+ crazy cat woman who do not know how to behave on the internet?
Come on man, how could you forget STAVE CHURCHES!? :D Those pieces of pure blending of Viking and early Christian Magic are, along with the fjords, my favorite thing about Norway. Great video :)
Didn't sound super expensive to me, but then again, I'm used to NYC...Not much different so I'm good to go! Norway here I come 😎
Same here I'm from LA and it sounded not to bad haha
We are planning a second trip to Norway next year. It’s outstanding! I thought Norway was expensive until we went to Iceland this year!! While Norway is not cheap; it’s well worth the money.
We visited on a UK cruise ship, so had all of our meals on board. On one of the
Norwegian ships you will pay more for a bottle of water, than you will with wine.
We went in June and it was comfortably warm, only rain was in Bergen. It's a lovely
country.
this past month i had the pleasure of staying with a norwegian family for a week and going to school with the daughter of the family! the food was incredible, the landscape was amazing and thankfully the weather was amazing even in september! in a few weeks my norwegian exchange student is staying with me in scotland for a week and i can’t wait to show them the sights and show them how CHEAP things are here haha
Northern Lights is primarely in the high North of Norway, not in for instance Oslo.
yup
Very rare. You get them more often if you go on altitude of møre%trøndelag. Seldom i've seen them here on østlandet
they are around Sor-Trondelag and up to north Norway so i see it almost every winter when im here in Trondheim
Ive seen northern lights here in Nøtterøy, Vestfold. Even though its extremely rare
I live in the southeast of Norway, and even in Mai, the temperature can in fact reach 30 degrees celsius, although it usually doesn't get that warm before late June, July, and August... The sea temperature in the Oslofjord reach often a nice 22-25 degrees celsius in July. When it comes to transportation, the buses are not that bad, and you probably can fly way cheaper than in the USA if you take some time to look around... Food, that is not cheap, but if you can, buy food at a grocery store, and prepare it yourself...
We are here in Trondheim Norway 🇳🇴 now. We've been in country for about a week now just moving though the west of the country. Next stop is Lofoten 🙌. The one thing I can say has been different for us has been the service. Our service has been surprisingly very good! But Mark we LOVE your videos and ALWAYS make it a must to watch your video on whatever country we are going to next. Thanks for all the information and keep making them. You're helping a lot of people including us. 🙌😁
Viewed from an extremely American perspective. Who says people will "hate" that the weather is cool? That servers don't behave like personal slaves? That there's drunkeness on the streets? Every single city in the world that I've seen has a few baggars, that's just life in the 21st century.
I felt the same way watching this. I love the extreme cold and I'm a Californian. I'm going to Norway in August to get away from the heat here. And...if anyone wants to talk shit about hot dogs the ones in Norway look supremely better than the shit dogs you get at a baseball game for 7 bucks. Also...I'm not sure where he lives, but even in my upper class area we've had an influx of homeless beggars on streets. Can't sit at a cafe without them asking for spare change. Keep giving to these people they know they don't have to get a real job like the rest.
Just travelled to Oslo last week, not a single beggar insight, maybe it's the winter but I was pleasantly surprised. Much better than germany in that perspective
Don't worry...we in America have our fair share of drunks & beggars. Don't ever visit Los Angeles or San Francisco.
LOVE cold weather. The US does not expect servers to behave like servants, which would be very un PC. However, the food reminds me of an old joke: two women are griping about the food in their retirement home. 1st woman : The food here is miserable! The 2nd woman: It's ghastly! And such small portions!
@@evelynwaugh4053 lol...very seriously thinking about retiring in Nordland.
My mother's family is from Norway, I can't wait to go experience the wild beauty of Norway for myself. Thank you so much for all of your videos, very informative yet entertaining at the same time
I live here. Save your money, not worth going here.
@@nero1727 Det var da fryktelig pessimistisk! Prøv å være en ambassadør for Norge ;) Vi bor i et meget flott land, og er usikker på hva du mener er bedre? Har vært turist i sikkert 20 land og har aldri blitt mer forelsket i noen av dem enn i Norge, mest fordi vi har all slags natur og ulike folketyper avhengig av hvor i landet du er :)) And Sierra, I hope you do come here :) We had distant relatives visiting from Canada a few years back and they were very pleased (though I suspect Canada is more similar to Norway than most of the US). I also know several Americans who have moved here, mostly because of the nature, I believe. While you have stunning nature in the US as well, the land is always owned by someone who doesn't want you to be trespassing, but in Norway you can basically set up camp anywhere you'd like ^_^ I suggest going to Lofoten, Tromsø or Gudbrandsdalen (the buildings look like something out of a fairytale, I promise). If camping is your thing, you don't have to worry about poisonous snakes, spiders or even bears. Bears and wolves are basically terrified of humans, and there are very few predators left, so you won't encounter them in the wild. I live close to Oslo myself and there isn't much to do around here, but I love traveling up north.
Oh, and Norway is expensive and the service is often disinterested, BUT: nobody expects a tip! They rare occasion we do tip here, we just round up to the nearest 50 or 100, and even then it's a fancy place and you've with a large group. Tipping is one of the things that confuses Norwegians to no end when visiting the US, having them ask "If I have to pay it, why isn't it included in the bill?" We never tip taxis, you rarely even get a chance to, you just swipe your card and you get out.
Something I'll add as a thing to appreciate is that it's really easy to get around by walking or public transit (at least within the cities, which is what I've personally experienced).
It's not a tortilla!!! It's a "lompe" it's a thin, soft bread made from potatoes, and it's pretty much only found in Norway.
I thought it looked more like lefsa, which is a bread made from potatoes.
"Lefse" is what you mean, and can be made both from potatoes and from wheat. We also make something called "gomme" that you put on it that tastes kinda like caramel.
Sorry, didn’t mean to misspell lefse. I know better.
@@beckywebb1916 lefsa is also correct. Don’t worry
Info for you on the beggars!
the beggars come in from Romania and beg "professionally" due to the EFTA Deal. they are not wanted in the country by a majority of the Norwegian people due to their aggressive begging behavior and it has bin proven that some of them beg for Traffickers. just a heads up :)
NES DeathAngel yes , some come from Romania, but they are gypsis/romas. Romanians dont beg. Exceptions exists.
Yep, Norway needs to renegotiate that deal and put severe restrictions on EU meddling in their country. The EU is a cancer.
i will just point out that you need to travel north of the polar circel to see the nothen light we also have midnight sun in the summer and only 3 hours of light in the darkest part of winter. So go visit north norway. BTW great video.
PS: I am North-Norwegian
Sondre Jørstad
Hi my sister and I will be traveling to Norway in January, would you recommend Teomso or Nordlenang to see the northern lights?
you can see the Northern lights during winter time,in norway from basicly the area of Moere & Romsdal, and north of that,. the further north you go, the more certain you get to see it thoug,. even if its regular in my parts, its way more frequent in let say tromsoe area, Nordland,Alta, etc,. but one thing is crucial,clear skies.you wont be able to see anything if it is overcast. In my parts November-january is storm season,. so most of the time is overcast, rainy and very windy. So if you like extreme weather, then come to Aalesund area.feel the raw forces of winterstorms.
Maritza V i live i the town Tromsø its the biggest and best town inn north norway so i reccomend that
Tip for a cheaper trip is don't get fast food and street stand junk, go to the grocery store because like everywhere else in the world fast food and restaurants are far more expensive than buying your own food. Also Oslo is going to be pricey in general.
Like there is a kitchen in a hotel room.
If you come here mid-summer it’s usually pretty hot and if you want to swim in the ocean come to Fredrikstad. The city has everything it needs restaurants with good food, great bathing places and a nice hotel. I have a summer house in Norway so that’s how I know all of that. Beautiful country. Greetings from Liechtenstein
Food in Norway is great, but you have to know the right places, especially in Oslo
Was in Tromsø for 9 days, late July, early August, clear skies every day, temperatures in the 50's. Great weather for hiking. No place compares to Norway.
It's interesting how different the expectations for service are between Europe and the USA.
Europeans find American service quite annoying because your meal and conversation gets interrupted every five minutes by someone asking you the same question with a fake smile.
Americans find European service quite annoying for the opposite reason.
I simply LOVE all of the videos you make on travel. But the question continues to whisper in my mind: "HOW does he afford to do all of this wonderful travel?? I would never be able to afford it." Whatever the reason, consider yourself incredibly blessed! Keep the camera rolling!
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe he earns enough from TH-cam to pay for travel. 😀
There is a reason why norwegians are skinny and sporty, winning medals in the olympics like they are viking gods... they eat healthy exercise alot. Fast foods are a lot less popular in Norway compared to the US. Our outdoor areas are always prepped and in top shape, summer and winter. Ready for people to enjoy the outdoors. If you go to norway thinking you're gonna live and eat like an american... you're in for a surprise.
And take off your jacket man, you're acting like a sissy ;) Love the video!
I'm gonna visit Norway someday. I think I would like that kind of life. Kudos from the USA.
Just back from Oslo...it is a wonderful city! Bought the Oslo City Card and used it to ride all the public transportation in town. In one day, we rode streetcars, the Metro and ferries to an island. The longest wait of the day was 15 minutes. Miss a streetcar? That’s OK, one will be along in 10 minutes or less. We loved it. PS-I think we saw those same women hanging around the Central Train Station on our trip.
You get good service in Norway, but remember tipping is not really a must. Thats because waitors get a living wage here...
Have you ever thought of taking a DNA test? I ask because I took one a few years ago and discovered that some of my ancestors came from Norway (and there were several surprises, and that was fun). The upshot for traveling is that it made me have a greater interest and appreciation for countries like Norway, and it makes we want to travel there.
As a Norwegian I can say that he is spot on.
Is your job to vacation 24/7?
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+Fuck TH-cam He made a video answering your question recently. And no, he's a university professor.
+kappelmeister123 Where do I apply for such a job?? :D
Hahahaha..I wondered about that , too.
Love these short, to the point videos. We're heading to Europe in the fall and we're picking our destinations. Big help. We're definitely going to the Nordic countries regardless but it's nice to know the scale to expect of the dent in our finances.
People are quieter here.Nice and quiet. Polite. Friendly when you engage them. They love the outdoors. They love to ski...yes, even in late April !ski trips via train to the slopes are common The Norwegian Salmon is primo, and yes, Norwegian canned tuna in the supermarkets puts USA canned Tuna to shame. The fjords, hills, mountains and harbors are awesome in their beauty. City parks are pretty & clean. Norway is VERY safe. If you see any beggars at all, almost 100% of the time be assured they are NOT from Norway but are mostly Romas (often in groups) refusing to get an honest job. . Norway Cinnamon rolls are very delicious and Norway's many types of fish soups are very delicious , such as Salmon Soup, or Cod.and chowders . Norwegian Fish cakes are a must, and the Crabs are huge. Given that its on the Ocean and Sea , the seafood of many kinds is fresh and plentiful. Norway is a special place.
I could never eat Rudolph! But Blitzen... that jerk, put 'em on my plate!
Super video thank you Wolters! i very pround to hear and wach you, I think of you that you are a guitar player also, in add a skilled tourist guide. Enjoy to show you and listen those stories there. I never been in Norway.
Your hair is absolutely glorious in this video
as a norwegian I feel bad about people coming here and having to pay so much for everything. But then when I travel anywhere I'm glad it's so cheap :D
Fun fact: want a better view of the northen lights Step no.1 Come to norway when its wintertime! Step 2: Head to northern Norway for better view/ Steonger lights! A little fact about Northern norway is that when its winter its dark almost everyday. But in the summer you can see the sun almost 24/7
Hi! I am brazilian and i love your videos! Keep up the great work.
Obrigado Bruno. We are hoping to get down to Brazil later this year. All the best to you!
+woltersworld try to do it during Olympics, cause i dun know if it will be that safe after the event... Sad reality. Now i am in Hallstatt! Perfect Austria...
wait, so it is expensive? am I reading your hints correctly?
depends on where you go i think
Thanks for your opinions as a tourist. In 8 years I dare say that several things have changed. First of all, the prices. The "Krone" is quite low here now, so the travel for Americans will be low. More, as to food - it depends on where you have been eating. Mostly, the food is okay, but you need to know where to go. As in all other countries. As for the weather. Yes. May can be colder, but this year (2024), Oslo was one of the warmest cities in Europe. We got various weather here.
Well... I’m in the United States.. and I’m Norwegian and Danish.. would like to visit sometime... just once.. many things to see here in America...
As a Norwegian I have to disagree partly with both prizes and service. On of my favorite cities is London. They have the same prices or even more! Yes beer is a bit exspensive her, but you don't come here to drink beer - there are orther things so drink.
I have been travelling in Europe and I don't find service better or worse there. I have had lots of places with great service here and lousy in other parts of Europe. It depends much more of the restaurant than the country.
First off I agree, as a Scandinavian the service is not that great compared to other countries. However, if you prefer the fake smile just to keep you happy, go for it, we rather prefer heartly smiles, and you wont get that from simply being a customer. Second, the beggers...well, they are a new "image" here in Scandinavia, and in all of western Europe in general, and thats due to open boarders Schengen/EU policies. And regarding the weather, what do you expect? Its a country far to the north, and the weather should be exactly a part of the package, otherwise go to Caribia or southern Europe, which is great...we in Scandinavia go there to escape our dramatic weather. And no, you dont need a jacket in may unless you havent seen cold wather for your entire life...and get the chills just from watching an icecube melt.
yea,I hate fake smiles too..
Dag Ut love your response 👍❤️
So true.
I really don't know what he is talking about. Guess he is just way too sensitive. When it is 15 degrees celsius I wear shorts and a t-shirt.
Winter is more like -15 degrees celsius, you know.
Unnecessary criticism. Mark is simply giving the viewers an idea of what to expect when they come to Norway. He does this with just about every country, city, small town/village you can think of, not just Norway. No need to take offense.
As a Norwegian, EVERY WHERE ELSE IS CHEAP, we earn more, and it costs more
If you are planning another trip, i absolutely recommend going to Ålesund. It is (in my opinion) the most beautiful town in Norway, buuuuut I might be a bit partial on that since I live on an island right by it.....
Sorry for the poor service, but I promise you it's not because we're impolite.
Politeness in Norway is heavily built around honesty and freedom from others. Don't give me a fake smile, don't pretend things are better than they are. And please leave me alone at my table unless I come asking for help. And I'll try only to ask for help if I need it.
Pushy wait-staff can be seen as a nuisance, the same in other stores.
Also sorry for the abnormally expensive food at restaurants. I mean, part of it is because wait-staff and cooks deserve a living wage, but also part of it is because we go out to eat so seldom so they have fewer customers. Home cooking is very much in vogue in Norway. Which also means that when we do go out to eat or drink we're fine with it costing a bit extra.
Is there anything green to eat in Norway? As in vegetables? How about fruit? Do the farmer's markets sell fruits and veggies at reasonable prices?
+ssarryo There are not many farmers markets unless you go far into the countryside. And as everything else here in Norway, its a bit expensive.
Norway has a wide assortment of vegetables and grains. Not to much fruit though, but when we do grow fruit it is some of the best in the world. Like our strawberries and apples from Hardanger. Also there are some plums, cherries and berries.
A popular activity is to go berry picking in the Autumn. There are lots of blueberrys, cowberrys and cloudberrys as well as mushroom just waiting to be harvested for free!
Cloudberrys are awesome as dessert, or jam
They have fruit and veggies at the store, though its probably more prizy than elswhere :)
+ssarryo Yes it is sold all over the country
+Simon Tømte hehe, ikke troll turistene :)
apples and redberry all over norway
Yup. Also as a Norwegian, i can agree on all ten Things :)
A "fun" fact: Oslo is on top Three list of the "most expensives Capitals in the world", among Tokyo and London.
Jablonsky100 wrong, but nice try. London isn’t even on the top ten most expensive cities according to this from the bbc (well trusted news)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47617206
Jablonsky100
1. Singapore (Singapore)
1. Paris (France)
1. Hong Kong (China)
4. Zurich (Switzerland)
5. Geneva (Switzerland)
5. Osaka (Japan)
7. Seoul (South Korea)
7. Copenhagen (Denmark)
7. New York (US)
10. Tel Aviv (Israel)
10. Los Angeles (US)
According to the BBC News March 2019.
Love Norway, a really beautiful country. But if you want to see Norway type beauty, check out New Zealand, especially the South Island. It’s much cheaper, the people are friendlier, it’s clean and safe and it’s so empty. Oh, and did I mention that it’s as beautiful as Norway?
As a travel reporter from New Zealand once said about the nature and beauty of Norway: Norway is New Zealand on steroids.
Oh really? NZ on my list then!
My ancestral land. My grandfather was from Norway, so I have to go there :)
Darren Olsen My maiden name is also Olsen! Both of my paternal grandparents were born in Norway and came to the US when they were about 12 years old. Really want to visit and maybe find some relatives. But I understand it’s a little complicated to find the right Olsen.
I went to Norway for the first time a couple years ago to bergen and it's gorgeous. the fjords ♡ i tried whale meat and it was interesting. the reindeer and elk are so good! i'm going back this winter but very north to see the northern lights! great video as always, Mark!
plus the fresh water from the fjords is the best water I've ever tasted!
Very useful. I will be going to Norway in the middle of May this year !
Norwegian service workers are polite, they just aren't polite according to American standards. It is considered a nuisance to accost your customers with greetings, offers of help or (god forbid) small talk. It is understood that customers will ask for help if they need it, and would otherwise like to be left alone.
2) There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.
4) Spot on. Norwegians are not slaves.
5) Immigrants from the sand box are taking and dealing drugs in Oslo. Avoid Oslo.
Extra 5) Norwegian food is tasty, wholesome, delicious, filling, satisfying, contenting, nutritious and exciting. Fresh whale beef is healthy, tasty, meaty and goes well with beer.
Whale stew, BBQ whale or whale burgers are so nice. Yummy :-)
Many people don't know that the Aurora Borealis can be seen in the spring and autumn too.
I agree the downside is it is super expensive. UGH. It is cooler that is colder and in Bergen it rains, and snows a lot . The weather changes constantly. We agree on the food as compared to Spain. It is bland. Overall we had a great experiences with the people.
Great video! We spent 2 weeks in Norway in Sep '19 and absolutely loved it. We will absolutely return one day. However - as said, there are a few gotchas. For us:
- *driving is a challenge* - the road rules are very different, the traffic fines among the highest in the world and roads are often not posted with speeds etc. I drove 2,000km in that 2 weeks - around Lofoten and then from Alesund to Bergen via the fjord region. I am very experienced in driving around the globe but for me it was at times anxious trying to avoid a many thousand Euro fine. It was a huge relief to drive in Italy after Norway. :-)
- don't ask for a *'traditional Norwegian seafood dish'*. I did - **_"certainly dear, I'll make you something your grandmother used to make"_** said the dear old lady with a smile. Um - I don't think so. My grandmothers were fabulous cooks and would never have dished up *Cod tongues* - battered and chewy. Yes - the tongues of Cod fish - they are large and horrendous. My stomach is turning at the memory. People are queuing up not to have them. Be warned! Like driving, we were very happy to land in Italy and eat Italian food after our Norwegian trip. Feeling better now... :-)
Yes - it is very expen$$$ive but if you can, it is a truly amazing place, notwithstanding the driving challenges and some of the strange food. You will encounter scenery, villages, roads etc. like nowhere else on earth. Many thanks for the vid and cheers from Sydney, Aust - Dave
Cod tongue! Wow. You are a true culinary adventurer :) sounds like you had a great trip though. :) have a great weekend!
@@woltersworld Yes - it was a culinarily challenging moment in our trip. It all happened in Ramberg in Loforten. Have you made it that far north? It's amazing - the little fishing villages are stupendous (even if they produce those damned Cod tongues!!). Love your videos and thanks mate! Cheers - Aussie Dave
God, no! You didn't turn down the cod tongues!? It is a delicatesse. Among the finest local dishes. The texture is kinda jellyish and taste heavenly. Like french snails. It's sea food. Like turning down italian pizza. However I do not work in tourist/service business. I don't know how foreigners react to cod tongues but I can assure you she offered you the finest they got. I grew up eating cod tongues. I can eat all week long.
Gratulerer med dagen! 🇳🇴
Between the high prices, beggars, and the cold, it sounds like living in Chicago has prepared me well for this upcoming trip
Lol
I may move to Norway , it's on my mind lately . Looks beautifull , plenty of hiking trip opportunities etc , also the beautiful women 😊
Norway definitely is on my bucket list.
Doesn't take much to speak better English than an American highschool graduate tbh
This May (2018) we experienced temperatures above 30 degrees C.
And the beggars have come to Norway to beg by their own will, because Norway is a rich country.
If you want a cheap hot dog, they sell them for 10 kroner (slightly over 1 dollar) at Cirkle K service stations.
This is all I been waiting for this, I like all the love things in Norway, thanks mark :).
Se ve espectacular, me gusta su sinceridad
The weather sounds fantastic.
it is
Hello
I like the way you present each country you visit.
Thanks for lightning up😃
Yeah, I was shocked in Norway because in restaurants there is waiter only to grab empty dishes and glasses. Waiter is not there for you to order. You have to go yourself to the cashier order there, pay and then get back to your place where you was sitting. This one was really strange to me.
Depends on the restaurant….
Love your videos! Always so helpful
With the exchange rates currently the cost for an American has decreased significantly. I discovered the exact opposite when going from Norway to the US last fall (2022). Prices where about the same. (Except for things that have additional taxes in Norway, like alcohol and gasoline.)
You're totally wrong to imply that servers in Norway are unfriendly. Just don't expect fake friendly service that normal people hate anyway. Just because people are not fake like home doesn't mean they're not welcoming, helpful and professional. You're not special, and you already know that people who tell you are are lying, but you still let it comfort you.
I don't even seem to get "fake friendly" in the states anymore. I guess you haven't been to a fast food joint lately .
the weather wont be a problem because im in Minnesota... im used to it...
the transpart... im patient so it will work out
and im gunna love the food
the price might be worth it
Nice commentary mate , you got a style , carry on giving us information , I love it.
Thank you very much, I appreciate your videos. Best regards from Norway by Alex.
Great vedio! All true, wt u said. Beautiful, expensive country. I hv been there , really want to go again. Am irosha from sri lanka. Is it easy to get a work permit?
Im watching this in may 2018 and we are having record weather. It is almost 30 Celcius here atm
The speed limits are 90 on their highways on the best stretches. Thankfully if you are a tourist you arent in a hurry, and want to take in the beautiful sites.
Will be in Bergen in June, going on a Fjord Tour and to spend a few days touring, really looking forward to it. Will save some extra $$ too, thanks for the heads up!
Laurie I’m going in November! I have a down filled coat, thermal underwear and lots of sweaters! But oh boy, the northern lights will be in full swing, the snow will be on the ground and the fjords will look amazing. Also I love dark nights as much as summer days.
The beggars are not Norwegians but gypsies mostly from Romania and Bulgaria. They say they are not criminals but many of them are. There can be som pickpocket thieves also, manly eastern europeans, usaly in the Jernbanetorget area and around the Oslo sentralbane stasjon(central trainstation) or just OSLO S as we call it. The main thing that cost money in Norway are: Eating out, Alcohol in a bar, or general eating or drinking in a cafe. Transport from one city to another, you can find on sale and campaign prices. you have buses, train and airplane. In a hot summer day do as the Oslo people do, bring som food, drink and a blanket and enjoy the evning in one of the many Oslo parks or go to the beach Huk in Bygdøy (bus 30 last stop). And if you have the chance go to the north of Norway.
You cant hate the weather, it is what it is! And that is the charm most people love! And by the way, we have great summer weather this year, so that is possible to! And stay away from Oslo, Norwegians hate Oslo! That is a fact!
Part of the reason I want to visit is for the weather!
like your videos)))) it's real pleasure to watch it.I think you should visit Georgia. it's small country on the Black sea coast. it's really beatiful there and the culture is so great!! I'd like to see the video about it.)))
Hello Mark, have you been to Africa. Any video for us. With $15 USD you can eat pretty well. I think a beer is just $1. With the exchange rate, the dollar would be a big advantage. Overall, everything would be cheap. Fish here is the best. Most tourist say so. Depending on the town you want to visit, you may need to come along with some anti-malaria medicine. Not much in terms of natural beauty (compared to say west) but you get to see how happy people can be with little. Love your videos.
+Fokwa Divine Hello, where in Africa are you from? I`ve been in Malawi and Zambia. We lived about 2 weeks by the Malawi Lake, and the fish (dont remember the name of it, think it was chambo) was delicious indeed. Zikomo.
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Cameroon. We've got great fish too. Happy to know you enjoy the fish.
Mark, have you ever been to Southeast Asia?? Like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc. It's by far my favorite part of the world!
Heading there in 2017
+woltersworld Nice, it's a magical part of the world! particularly Thailand, it's my favorite country I've been to. I'm thinking about moving there this summer actually.
now i love norway !