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When life turns upside down
Due to serious illness in the family, we are taking a necessary break from the blog to care for each other. We promise to return when we are ready.
Written by Dave July 09
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Bergen - The Hanseatic trading network
Travel back to the Middle Ages when young German merchants ruled Northern European trade, and discover why Bergen’s dried fish was as valuable as gold.
Written by Dave July 02
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High-tech first aid for our oldest buildings
Modern technology rescues historic landmarks. Discover how digital twins and high-tech tools preserve our oldest wooden structures and stavkirker.
Written by Dave June 25
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Practical tips for a good life in Norway
Master your move to Norway! Get practical tips on culture, work, and finances to help you integrate smoothly and enjoy your new life in the North.
Written by Dave June 18
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Fieldnote #106: Vinmonopolet – The Wine Club
An inside look at the wine club at Vinmonopolet in Åsane. A humorous take on “minerality,” pretentious rituals, and surviving the endless Bergen rain.
Dave // BERGEN June 13
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The Norwegian Pension System: A secure retirement - or do you still need to save yourself?
How does the Norwegian pension system actually work in 2026? Get a clear overview of the three pillars, new retirement ages, and expert tips on how to secure a comfortable and worry-free future in Norway.
Written by Dave June 09
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Fieldnote #105: Operation Perfect Lawn – Four-Year Report
Operation Perfect Lawn: A four-year report from Bergen, Norway. The tragicomic story of how thousands of kroner and endless labor resulted in a world-class moss garden.
Dave // BERGEN June 06
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Norway vs. USA: Comparison for the Class Sleeper
From American “hustle culture” to Norwegian “kos” and brown cheese. Join me for an honest and humorous comparison of two very different worlds, seen through the eyes of an expat living 20 years in Norway.
Dave // BERGEN June 03
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Tax and Welfare in Norway: High Price, High Reward
Why do Norwegians pay 47% tax with a smile? Explore the 2026 figures and see how the tax system funds the world’s best welfare state for you and your family.
Written by Dave June 01
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Fieldnote #104: Friday, somewhere in Bergen
It’s 7:42 a.m. and I’m already standing here wondering if I’ve gotten too old for this. Or if it’s just the carpenter’s apprentice who’s making me feel this way.
Dave // BERGEN May 30
