Bergen
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Bergen - The Hanseatic trading network
…illustration visualizing the Hanseatic League in Bergen. A Hanseatic was a German merchant or sailor who … self-governing trading posts in cities such as Bergen. When German lads ruled Northern Europe with … up talking to some of the older residents of Bergen who’ve heard the stories from their … for the booming European textile industry. Bergen: Dried fish. Yes, exactly. The holy fish that … and had their own courts in their offices. In Bergen, they controlled almost everything after the …
Written by Dave July 02
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High-tech first aid for our oldest buildings
…documented through field trials. At Bryggen in Bergen, we’re taking it even further with a digital … prestigious UNESCO World Heritage status, and Bergen plays a proud role in this. With its iconic …
Written by Dave June 25
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Practical tips for a good life in Norway
…people speak good English, especially in Oslo and Bergen. But if you want to feel at home, make Norwegian …
Written by Dave June 18
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Fieldnote #106: Vinmonopolet – The Wine Club
…echo in a poorly translated French film meeting Bergen rain. I just stood there taking visual notes. I, … already danced with too many bottles. Still. In Bergen, you dance with what you’ve got. The wine club is … and wet stone” at 5:47 p.m. on a Thursday in Bergen. Cheers, idiots. (… with love) Perspectives …
Dave // BERGEN June 13
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Fieldnote #105: Operation Perfect Lawn – Four-Year Report
…Location: My so-called garden, Bergen – Western Norway Date: June 1, 2026 …
Dave // BERGEN June 06
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Tax and Welfare in Norway: High Price, High Reward
…(single filers). It hits homeowners in Oslo and Bergen and stockholders the hardest, but most ordinary …
Written by Dave June 01
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Fieldnote #104: Friday, somewhere in Bergen
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Is Norway really that expensive? – For fjord lovers and families
…easily cost $1,622 – $2,523 in the city. In Bergen or Trondheim, prices are a bit more reasonable. …
Written by Dave May 28
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Fieldnote #103: The Weekend from Hell – or Dear Family, I Love You
…out’. I stood in the doorway like a true Bergen native: hot coffee in hand, a warm smile in … around the cheeks, dear’. I replied that it’s the Bergen weather settling in, not weight. She laughed. I … I said something about how people from Bergen don’t need upbringing, we’ve got spirit. It went … crazy people.” Family is like the weather in Bergen: you know it’s going to be wet, windy and a bit …
Dave // BERGEN May 25
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Beyond the Fjords: Debunking 6 Common Myths About Norway
…and cabins – no real cities” We have Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger! Oslo is a cozy little … and a nightlife that surprises most people. Bergen is like a fairy tale in the rain, Trondheim has a …
Written by Dave May 20
