Sarrah
Filipino expat in Norway
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13
About me
Filipino
Lives in Mandal
Registration: 08 June 2010
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Making friends in Norway by britadiantraveller
Is anyone else finding it incredibly hard to make friends in Norway? I am a bit shy myself but it's to the point of rediculous with people here! I'm at my wit's end... :(
(Never invade someone else's privacy or ask something private like how much they make in a month or how old is someone, things like that.) I wouldn't say that Sarrah, everyone can go online and find out exactly how much anyone else made the year ... Read More
Help Going Crazy by nonthaburial
I am bored with the TV providers here and am wanting to branch out to investigate Free To Air satellite channels. However I am finding it next to impossible to find a supplier of different size Satellite Dishes who are prepared to sell dishes only ...
I'm in Norway and I have a dream box and a gigantic tv, but I am longing for the channels back home in the Philippines...hehe... Yes, I suggest that you purchase the dish from China. Or better yet, find a good cable subscription. Read More
Things to think about before moving to the Philippines by DavaoBruce
Recently on my site I have written articles about life here. Many write either sugar coated articles or doomsday type. Some of mine are harsh but true. Am I giving up and moving back to the U.S., no, but I am trying to tell it like it is. visit ...
I miss the Philippines...Life abroad is comfortable but I'm always longing for home. Nothing beats traffic in the morning, nosey neighbors, smog, bad politics, and muslim extremists, hehe... I read the website, cool inputs you have there. Thanks ... Read More
Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com
Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
Great advice, Sarrah. I would also add be alert when when taking a taxi. Tell the driver where you're going before boarding. Many drivers will refuse to take you if they think the destination is too far. As soon as you're in the taxi, make sure ... Read More
Making friends in Norway by britadiantraveller
Is anyone else finding it incredibly hard to make friends in Norway? I am a bit shy myself but it's to the point of rediculous with people here! I'm at my wit's end... :(
I have friends--my cat, the neighbors dog, the seagulls by the beach, name it haha..But yeah I totally am in sync with you. Making friends in Norway is a bit difficult. 1. There is a language barrier. (Try attending language school) 2. They are a ... Read More
parents rights by fareastbob
As a new Father to a little girl born in Taploban, to a Philippino Mother & a British Father (Not Married). What is recomended by others, do I need to register her with the UK embassy in country, she is or soon will be register offically in the ...
Dual citizenship is indeed the way to go...things can happen, you know. Read More
Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com
Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
Let's have this simplified... 1. If your color is other than brown, you need to be extra careful with everything. And I mean everything. 2. Smile. Greet the locals. It couldn't hurt. 3. Respect religion, culture, laws, mores. 4. Don't spend like ... Read More
finding a job in Norway... by lostprophet
Hello all. i've been trying to get some work in Norway for the past few months, i am a sheet metal worker with 11 years experience. i am so sick of replying to ads on the internet, sending off my cv and never getting a reply. so i am wondering if ...
First off, you need Norwegian language basics, if not proficiency... Second, you get 10 no's or maybe even more before you get a 'yes'. Or worse, you won't get a reply at all. If you go here without a surefire job waiting for you, it's not a bad ... Read More
Anything similar to eBay in Norway ?? by vingori
Hei Folks, Is there any website where one can buy and sell, anything and everything just like eBay....specific to Norway. I know about FINN.NO, anything more? -vineet.
netthandelen.no It's like an auction thing...got a home-cinema sofa from there and it's sooo cheap but looks great! Read More
You know you've been in Norway too long if.. by arjam
*You think there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing *You associate warm rice porridge with Saturday and Xmas eve *It seems nice to spend a week in a small wooden cottage up in the mountains, with no running water and no ...
Herregud, half of it applies to me! And I haven't been here too long yet! I think I'm starting to grow roots on Norwegian soil! So far, so good ;P Read More
Carrots by dmcart13
Now this is a very important question which I'm hoping someone can help me with. Has anyone else noticed that in all/most Norwegian supermarkets you can only buy carrots in packs of 10 or more? I've never seen them to buy loose. Why would anyone ...
Carrots, potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower---THEY HAUNT ME EVEN IN MY SLEEP!! I am Asian and we eat hot meals 3-4 times a day...when I first moved here, I was on the brink of going nuts..but I got used to the food now. It isn't so bad actually. As ... Read More
Do and don't in Norway by expat.com
Are you living in Norway? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Norway? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Norway? Thanks!
If ur Asian, don't ever try to color ur hair blonde just to fit in ;P I'm dead serious! haha And yes, the grasp of Norwegian language is a must...don't take much crap about the Jante Law---it's all in the minds of those who have an ego as high as ... Read More
Different questions about Norway. by Kohagura
Hello. I'd like to know if anyone has had experiences with multiple areas in Norway, and if you can tell what it's like. What are some differences of the cities and towns, other than geographical/climate/weather differences? Also, what job would be ...
This is kind of on the same subject. I am from the U.S. and 3 years ago I made a cake for one of my high school classes and I am pretty sure it is from Norway. It starts with a K and I cannot remember the name of it. I also could not find the ... Read More