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Norwegian 101

Norwegian 101: learning from a 4 year old

Posted by Thien Lan on June 17, 2016August 14, 2020 in Kids friendly, Oslo, Parenting

My youngest son was 4 years old when arrived at the French school in Oslo last August. In his class most children have a Norwegian parents. Most children have been to the Norwegian barnehage (daycare) between 1 and 3 years old…

where to buy contact lenses in Oslo

Where to buy contact lenses in Oslo

Posted by Thien Lan on June 15, 2016August 14, 2020 in Health, Oslo

I’ve been wearing contact lenses for 22 years. I’m shortsighted as you would expect from 80% of Asian people and I also have astigmatism. As my yearly supply of contact lenses was down to one pair, I had to quickly understand where…

Life of an expat Norway

Life of an expat family in Norway: our first 17th May!

Posted by Thien Lan on May 21, 2016May 21, 2016 in Kids friendly, Oslo, Outdoors

We are kind of a serial expat family and arrived last July in Oslo, Norway. This is our first spring here and our first Syttende Mai: 17th May, Norway’s Constitution Day, the country’s national day. WOW we loved it! Bunads: Norwegian traditional costumes Unlike July…

Norway Russ

Norway’s Russ tradition: overalls, cards and parties!

Posted by Thien Lan on May 16, 2016August 14, 2020 in Oslo, Parenting

Tomorrow is 17th May, Norwegian National Celebration day. It’s also the end of a whole month of crazy partying and several years of preparation for the Russ. If you’ve seen those teenagers in mostly red overall or if your children…

cosy lunch in Oslo

5 top picks: cosy lunch in Oslo under 170 Kr

Posted by Thien Lan on March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 in Food, Kids friendly, Oslo, Restaurant Review

As mentioned in a previous post, it’s not that easy to find places to eat at lunch as most restaurants only open for dinner, from 3pm. For us, lunch is much more convenient as we can bring the kids along on…

best steak in Oslo

St Lars, Bislett, best steak in Oslo and beyond!

Posted by Thien Lan on February 7, 2016February 9, 2016 in Food, French food, Oslo, Restaurant Review, Steakhouse

After our massive fail at Trancher we were still on a mission to find the best steak in Oslo. Grilled, chargrilled that is. As my mother in law in in town, we organised a date night with hubby and he made a…

going to the doctor in Norway

Going to the doctor in Norway

Posted by Thien Lan on January 31, 2016August 14, 2020 in Health, Oslo

Healthcare is free but the wait is long, healthcare in not free, there’s no insurance covering private healthcare etc… I heard lots of confusing things about the medical system in Norway. So here is my own experience going to the doctor…

Norway Prime Minister Residence

Come for a tour of Oslo as I make my way to work

Posted by Thien Lan on January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 in Oslo, Outdoors

It’s -16 degrees today. It’s a first for me and my family: we never experienced colder weather. As we speak, my new winter widget on the right hand side of this post ->>>>> (or down the page if you’re on…

back from Sydney to Oslo

Back from Sydney to Oslo : how is it?

Posted by Thien Lan on January 8, 2016November 12, 2017 in Fashion and Beauty, Food, Health, Holidays, Oslo

Happy New Year everyone! I wish you a wonderful 2016 with excellent health for you and your whole extended family, lots of joy and laughter as well as personal and professional success. How did I start the year? EATING LOTS…

Norwegian christmas party

My first office Christmas party in Norway

Posted by Thien Lan on December 17, 2015August 14, 2020 in Food, Norwegian food, Oslo

What I missed the most when I was not working for a big corporation was Christmas parties! The venue, gossips, food, offensive presents from Kris Kringle, dressing up, dancing, drinking, singing karaoke… and working from home the day after. Ah…

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Perfect lunch with an amazing view, delicious food Perfect lunch with an amazing view, delicious food, great service, quiet and relaxed atmosphere.

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New HD video of my band's first original song. The sound was enhanced and you can better catch notes (and off tune one too 🙉).

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