Bergen

• The Cold Norwegian

  

  …Let me explain. Imagine you are at a party in Bergen or Oslo. Someone new walks in. In many places, … my American friend Rob visiting me here in Bergen a few years ago. On the first day he whispered to …

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  Dave // BERGEN April 22

• Bergen Humor at Its Best

  

  …Bergen humor is a special flavor of Norwegian wit … and often wrapped in that thick, sing-songy Bergensk dialect that sounds like someone cheerfully … gargling gravel. What makes Bergen humor unique? Bergeners (people from Bergen) are known for being loud, … and their city harder than anyone else. “Bergen? Beautiful when you can see it.” Dialect wordplay … – The Bergen dialect has tons of unique words and expressions …

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  Dave // BERGEN April 19

• Stolpejakten or Pole Hunt

  

  …Low-threshold, they call it. I call it genius. My Bergen experience (or: how I tricked myself into moving … again) Living in Bergen means you’re surrounded by seven mountains, … setup for Stolpejakten. There are maps for Bergen Vest and Øygarden, and poles hiding in places … me, it’s been a game-changer on those gray Bergen days when motivation is hiding under the duvet. … in play. Give it a shot If you’re in Bergen (or anywhere in Norway with active maps), do …

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  Dave // BERGEN April 18

• Norwegian Bank Romance Hits a Speed Bump

  

  …Hits a Speed Bump I’ve been an American in Bergen for twenty-two years now, which is long enough … Norge (my local branch since I live in Bergen), and they treat you like a tiny shareholder. At … does disappear, I’ll do what any self-respecting Bergen resident would do: grumble about it over a pint …

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  Dave // BERGEN April 14

• Sweaty Sunday Hustle on Ulriken

  

  …beats that slow, creaky ride up the mountain with Bergen sparkling below like it’s showing off just for … up the whole way to the summit plateau. Classic Bergen fitness flex -cable car to the top, quick selfie … way, we had a great laugh and a beautiful Sunday. Bergen never disappoints -especially when it comes with …

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  Dave // BERGEN April 13

• Climate Politics: USA vs. Norway

  …in 2025 were electric, with streets in Oslo and Bergen now noticeably quieter and cleaner. But …

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  Written by Dave April 10

• A midlife crisis served with rain and a side of reality

  …Let’s start with the obvious. I live in Bergen, the city that invented weather as a full-contact … spine and knees. Forty-eight and freaking out in bergen The money anxiety thing snuck up on me like an … but your blood pressure is definitely speaking Bergen dialect -loud and a little stressed.” Embracing … on bad fuel and optimism. So yeah. Forty-eight in Bergen. Midlife crisis in full swing, and a doctor’s … let you know if the vital values come back with a Bergen accent or a warning label. Until then, stay dry, …

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  Dave // BERGEN April 10

• Why Norway Wins Hands-Down on Health and Money

  …take. If you see a tired-looking guy with a Bergen accent hiking instead of watching Netflix… that’s …

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  Written by Dave April 09