On the last point. Restaurants and not being rushed. When me and my most recent ex were on our first date. We didn't have a reservation. We just walked in off the street and sat down. Ate, drank and talked. Then suddenly we realised we'd been there for six hours. Nobody tried to get us out, nobody stopped at our table unless we raised our hand to order something. It was awesome. We were just left alone to get to know each other. We might not have been a good couple, but I love that memory! Good times.
For anyone just droppng by, like I did, that dial is often referred to a s a thermostat. The flower arrangments you showed is pad for by you municpality taxes; making sure things look nice when the season and weather permits.
@@heatherabroad Its like 98% electric with panels or floor heating in Norway. Many homes do have a fireplace and use that if they have access to cheap wood. Historically electricity has been cheaper than buying firewood. In the cities I guess some older apartment buildings have a central heating unit in the basement, and more modern buildings may be connected to district heating. My apartment, built in early 2000, and being on the ground floor with the garage under it has floor heating in all rooms except the bedroom. Modern builds use the hot water system and circulate it through the floors for heating and recycle some of the hot air through ventilation. Still electric, but much more efficient.
@@heatherabroad No heater on the wall in the bedroom? Hmm, never heard of that. Mine has a small heater on the wall under the window. Never used it much though. Ideal temp for sleeping is apparently around 17C. If its to cold I leave the door open in the evening and/or use a heated blanket. Turning this on 15-30 minutes before bed, and cover it with the duvet will give a nice and warm bed. If its to cold while sleeping then you probably need a better duvet :)
@@Gazer75 it isn’t cold while sleeping but we have thought of getting a heated blanket to warm up the bed for getting in it. That part is quite chilly 🥶
I have a house on Crete with floor heating all over the house and because I have a heat-pump-system, I have warm floors during the winter and cold floors during the summer. I just love it!
The full stop sign means you have to stop even if nobody's around. And traffic violations are very serious in Norway, so don't drive by a full stop sign in Norway if you want to keep driving. :)
Isn't that normal in every country? I have never seen or heard of a house that doesn't have heated bathroom floors. Almost century old houses have heated bathroom floors. In Norway, the 1st floor usually have heated floors in all rooms, while the 2nd, 3rd etc only have heated floors on the bathroom.
@@SIeipner That really depends on the individual house owners. I've been to many houses with under-floor heating, but in my own house(built right before WW2) it wasn't installed until 2020. So I would think that it's more widespread in cities and densely populated areas, as well as houses built from the 1980's onward. I may be wrong of course, but that's my impression.
@@SIeipner Yeah, all new houses have floor heating in bathroom and in the entrance room. Heated floor in kitchen, living room and hallway is common too. I guess it's not surprisingly considering hydro power have given us very cheap electricity and Norway is a cold country. If you don't live a country with cold seasons or have access to cheap electricity I fully understand why they don't wont use floor heating...
Believe me, the Stavanger area is mostly flat - but this being Norway, you do not have to go far to encounter one of the most impressive landscapes you will ever encounter: Prekestolen (the Pulpit Rock) is the end-all, be-all, except somewhere else in Norway you have the "Trolltunga" (the Troll-tongue), an even more impressive natural phenomenon. Best of all, wherever you go you will only meet lovely and friendly people - that will speak perfect English if needed!
Thanks for watching. I have been enjoying our time here and the impressive nature. English does get me by in most situations but I have been trying to learn Norwegian as well.
I have visited Stavanger a few times, but live in Bergen. My impression is that central Stavanger is more car-centric than what I'm used to from central Bergen. So maybe think of Stavanger as almost a "halfway house" between American car-centrism and European pedestrian-centrism. (I'm ignoring the suburbs here, they are probably very similar between the two cities.)
@@heatherabroad Excellent choice on the train! I believe some people also use the boat service between Bergen and Denmark, as it also calls on Stavanger.
@@heatherabroad BTW, I always tend to think May and June are the best times to visit - granted, not as warm as July, but usually much drier. Also fewer tourists, more cherry blossoms and 17. mai which is quite different here.
Ha interesting a polite way to say I sound funny? 😆 you are hearing a north Louisiana/east Texas accent. Not quite either! It is so weird hearing myself talk. I too think it sounds interesting. Thanks for watching. ☺️
@@heatherabroad No,not funny but it reminded me of one of my best friends growing up His parents were from Norway, His Dad from Drammen spoke a very even Norwegian while His Mom from just up the hill from Lier spoke what I would say very sing songy like. Anyway I thought Your speech would benefit You in speaking Norwegian. Tusen Takk!
6:40 Most Norwegians apparently don't love Dominos. The local branch essentially went bankrupt some years ago. Not sure if they're trying to come back or whatever is going on. I'm surprised that you found a Dominos here at all.
I looked for this comment before I wrote, I was sure someone had to comment this. Dominos are on theire way out of Norway, it Just didn't fit the Norwegian palate. But it was a nice try. When we want pizza it is usually Peppes, Dolly Dimples, Bankers or Pizza bakeren.
@@Lene-Lene This is mostly true but dominos is actually pretty popular with the people from 30ish and below. The younger generation like greasy pizza and foods with alot of salt and spices. Pizza bakeren f.ex is the most dull pizza on the planet and that why it survives, norwegian food is dull and "safe" for the most part. I do think this is due to the majority of people in Norway are older and grew up in a time where there was limited influence from other countries. I love some of our traditional foods but I am also really happy that we are changing, in Oslo all these food courts are getting very popular with food from all over the world. If you go to the old places like Egon, Big Horn, Jensens etc you see almost only older people.
Nobody knows how to drive in the US and the road infrastructure is appalling regarding safety. The US have practically no roundabouts and the roads allow for too high speeds. The poor infrastructure combined with low general skill level is a recipe for disaster. Norwegian road safety is 500% better
@@LaVidaEnUnaGota i live here... And the country beeing top 3 for all standards for living, happines, health etc I really find your comment wierd. I do understand ppl wanting more warm weather tho😊😄
On the last point. Restaurants and not being rushed.
When me and my most recent ex were on our first date. We didn't have a reservation. We just walked in off the street and sat down.
Ate, drank and talked. Then suddenly we realised we'd been there for six hours. Nobody tried to get us out, nobody stopped at our table unless we raised our hand to order something.
It was awesome. We were just left alone to get to know each other.
We might not have been a good couple, but I love that memory! Good times.
Yes. That is one thing I like, Not being interrupted mid sentence for little things.
Love the tulips and heated floors!!!!
For anyone just droppng by, like I did, that dial is often referred to a s a thermostat.
The flower arrangments you showed is pad for by you municpality taxes; making sure things look nice when the season and weather permits.
Yes I guess it is a thermostat 😆. Just used to it being attached to forced air heaters.
@@heatherabroad Its like 98% electric with panels or floor heating in Norway. Many homes do have a fireplace and use that if they have access to cheap wood. Historically electricity has been cheaper than buying firewood.
In the cities I guess some older apartment buildings have a central heating unit in the basement, and more modern buildings may be connected to district heating.
My apartment, built in early 2000, and being on the ground floor with the garage under it has floor heating in all rooms except the bedroom.
Modern builds use the hot water system and circulate it through the floors for heating and recycle some of the hot air through ventilation. Still electric, but much more efficient.
@@Gazer75why don’t they put it in the bedrooms? Do Norwegians like cold bed rooms? Ours is freezing!
@@heatherabroad No heater on the wall in the bedroom? Hmm, never heard of that. Mine has a small heater on the wall under the window. Never used it much though.
Ideal temp for sleeping is apparently around 17C.
If its to cold I leave the door open in the evening and/or use a heated blanket. Turning this on 15-30 minutes before bed, and cover it with the duvet will give a nice and warm bed.
If its to cold while sleeping then you probably need a better duvet :)
@@Gazer75 it isn’t cold while sleeping but we have thought of getting a heated blanket to warm up the bed for getting in it. That part is quite chilly 🥶
I have a house on Crete with floor heating all over the house and because I have a heat-pump-system, I have warm floors during the winter and cold floors during the summer. I just love it!
That sounds amazing!
The full stop sign means you have to stop even if nobody's around. And traffic violations are very serious in Norway, so don't drive by a full stop sign in Norway if you want to keep driving. :)
Thanks for the advice. I am in the process of getting my license here!!
@@heatherabroad Yes the full stop sign is very important here if you not stop you get a fine from the poice if they se you so be carefull!
The heated floors! That will be a want in my next place! They really make a difference.
Isn't that normal in every country? I have never seen or heard of a house that doesn't have heated bathroom floors. Almost century old houses have heated bathroom floors. In Norway, the 1st floor usually have heated floors in all rooms, while the 2nd, 3rd etc only have heated floors on the bathroom.
@@SIeipner That really depends on the individual house owners. I've been to many houses with under-floor heating, but in my own house(built right before WW2) it wasn't installed until 2020. So I would think that it's more widespread in cities and densely populated areas, as well as houses built from the 1980's onward. I may be wrong of course, but that's my impression.
@@SIeipner Yeah, all new houses have floor heating in bathroom and in the entrance room. Heated floor in kitchen, living room and hallway is common too. I guess it's not surprisingly considering hydro power have given us very cheap electricity and Norway is a cold country. If you don't live a country with cold seasons or have access to cheap electricity I fully understand why they don't wont use floor heating...
@@Abbadonhades We have heated floors but it is turned off bacause of the prises on electrisity this day's so all is cold now! 😞
@@eddale5557 True statement.
Believe me, the Stavanger area is mostly flat - but this being Norway, you do not have to go far to encounter one of the most impressive landscapes you will ever encounter: Prekestolen (the Pulpit Rock) is the end-all, be-all, except somewhere else in Norway you have the "Trolltunga" (the Troll-tongue), an even more impressive natural phenomenon.
Best of all, wherever you go you will only meet lovely and friendly people - that will speak perfect English if needed!
Thanks for watching. I have been enjoying our time here and the impressive nature. English does get me by in most situations but I have been trying to learn Norwegian as well.
I have visited Stavanger a few times, but live in Bergen. My impression is that central Stavanger is more car-centric than what I'm used to from central Bergen. So maybe think of Stavanger as almost a "halfway house" between American car-centrism and European pedestrian-centrism. (I'm ignoring the suburbs here, they are probably very similar between the two cities.)
We hope to visit Bergen this year! We will probably be on foot as we plan to get there by train.
@@heatherabroad Excellent choice on the train! I believe some people also use the boat service between Bergen and Denmark, as it also calls on Stavanger.
@@heatherabroad BTW, I always tend to think May and June are the best times to visit - granted, not as warm as July, but usually much drier. Also fewer tourists, more cherry blossoms and 17. mai which is quite different here.
@@heatherabroad If you go by train you need to go via Oslo but its exelent buss service between Stavanger and Bergen, 4,5 hour ride, enjoy :-)
@@eckligt Quite, up here in Bergen things tend to get pretty wet in... Well, every season, but outside of the summer especially.
I've got heated floors in my entire house, and most new houses do :)
So nice!!
I wish our house had that. Part of the reason I wear crocs all the time
I don't know where You lived in The States and I suppose it's irrelevant but Your voice inflection is interesting.😊
Ha interesting a polite way to say I sound funny? 😆 you are hearing a north Louisiana/east Texas accent. Not quite either! It is so weird hearing myself talk. I too think it sounds interesting. Thanks for watching. ☺️
@@heatherabroad No,not funny but it reminded me of one of my best friends growing up His parents were from Norway, His Dad from Drammen spoke a very even Norwegian while His Mom from just up the hill from Lier spoke what I would say very sing songy like. Anyway I thought Your speech would benefit You in speaking Norwegian. Tusen Takk!
Also, I wouldn't have guessed from that area of the U.S.
6:40
Most Norwegians apparently don't love Dominos.
The local branch essentially went bankrupt some years ago.
Not sure if they're trying to come back or whatever is going on.
I'm surprised that you found a Dominos here at all.
Yes there are 3 in Stavanger but they are not overly busy. Norwegians also don’t eat out as much.
@@heatherabroad Dominos are not that popular in Norway, most goes to Peppes Pizza instead.
I looked for this comment before I wrote, I was sure someone had to comment this.
Dominos are on theire way out of Norway, it Just didn't fit the Norwegian palate.
But it was a nice try.
When we want pizza it is usually Peppes, Dolly Dimples, Bankers or Pizza bakeren.
@@Lene-Lene This is mostly true but dominos is actually pretty popular with the people from 30ish and below. The younger generation like greasy pizza and foods with alot of salt and spices. Pizza bakeren f.ex is the most dull pizza on the planet and that why it survives, norwegian food is dull and "safe" for the most part. I do think this is due to the majority of people in Norway are older and grew up in a time where there was limited influence from other countries.
I love some of our traditional foods but I am also really happy that we are changing, in Oslo all these food courts are getting very popular with food from all over the world.
If you go to the old places like Egon, Big Horn, Jensens etc you see almost only older people.
@@heatherabroad Better living in a place where I could go to eat out, every weekend with friends
very informative keep posting @_@
Glad you are enjoying them!
A stop sign is always a sign someone did a really bad job planning an intersection.
😳😆
Isent a heated bathroom floor normal?
Not at all in the southern part of the United States. And even in Alaska it was mainly in remolded or higher end homes.
@@heatherabroad In same places in Finland heated floors are only heating solution (no radiators, etc).
Nobody knows how to drive in the US and the road infrastructure is appalling regarding safety. The US have practically no roundabouts and the roads allow for too high speeds. The poor infrastructure combined with low general skill level is a recipe for disaster. Norwegian road safety is 500% better
Maybe so… but have you seen a Norwegian back into a parking space 🥴😆.
@@heatherabroad indeed I have! 😊
Good for fishing, for living is terrible
Based on what?
@@kimkong86 cold weather and so much nationalism
@@LaVidaEnUnaGota how does nationalism make it bad?
@@kimkong86 Discovery it by yourself.
@@LaVidaEnUnaGota i live here... And the country beeing top 3 for all standards for living, happines, health etc I really find your comment wierd.
I do understand ppl wanting more warm weather tho😊😄