Working out the cost of medical treatments can be an arduous task. After all, there’s a distinct difference between the price a procedure costs the medical facility, and the price it charges the patient — and often, these prices are subjective to individual hospitals.Norway is rated as having the 11th best healthcare system in the … Read more
Who are you? I’m David Nikel, formerly an IT contractor from Britain but now I live and work in Trondheim, Norway, as a freelance writer. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Oslo in 2011 to take a short-term contract.Oslo was not really a deliberate choice, but the choice to leave … Read more
Norway is well known for being an expensive place to live, particularly its capital city of Oslo. But how much more expensive is living in Oslo really, compared to many other European cities? And is it worth a higher cost of living for a better quality of life? Norway has plenty of positive attributes, such … Read more
Norway’s capital has a reputation for being a great place to raise a family. The clean, safe city life is complimented by a national love of the great outdoors and ready access to Oslofjord.In summer, the hills and islands are an adventure playground for young and old alike, transforming into a skier’s paradise when the … Read more
Who are you? I’m an American living in Norway and working as a travel blogger at Heart My Backpack. Where, when and why did you move abroad? When I finished university I moved to Japan, where I worked as an English teacher for 2 years.Then I moved to Thailand for 2 years to work with … Read more
Education is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of life. In today’s competitive world it often feels essential to have a college degree. Students between the ages of 16 and 21 from all across the globe are now seeking admission in colleges and universities overseas. This gives them the chance to experience a whole … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Norway and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.Norway ExpatsFacebook Group Created to assist and … Read more
Who are you? My name is Vanessa and I’m a 25 year old German who moved to Tromso in Northern Norway 2 years ago. I’ve just finished grad studies and am now working as a consultant for digital marketing and blog about my life and travels in the North at Snow in Tromso.Where, when and … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Norway and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.Life in Norwayhttp://www.lifeinnorway.net/ Life in Norway is a blog written by a … Read more
Expats moving to “the land of the midnight sun” are usually apprehensive about the severe weather conditions they may have to face, since the Northern part of Norway shares the same latitude as Siberia, Alaska and Greenland. The common belief is that this Scandinavian country is always cold and wet like the others. However, Norway’s … Read more