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Alex Roze
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Come with me on a hike in the Norwegian mountains!
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I recently went for a chill weekend hike in Voss, Norway. I thought I'd attempt to vlog and here it is. It's a bit of a mess so take it or leave it. Constructive criticism is not appreciated.
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I recently went for a chill weekend hike in Voss, Norway. I thought I'd attempt to vlog and here it is. It's a bit of a mess so take it or leave it. Constructive criticism is not appreciated.
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my IG: aleks_roze
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Is moving to Norway worth it? (5 cons of living in Norway)
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Norway is a pretty awesome place but I also wanted to talk about some of the more negative aspects of choosing to move here (at least for me). So I hope you enjoy my take on it and comment down below if you have anything to add/argue against :) Subscribe to become the coolest person in Europe (guaranteed to make you the coolest Europe (not a scam)) My socials: my IG : aleks_roze ...
5 things I love about Norway (As a British person)
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I moved to Norway 9 months ago to start my own business. I wanted to share some of my experiences and talk about what I'm loving here so far. Subscribe to become the coolest person in Europe (guaranteed to make you the coolest Europe (not a scam)) My socials: my IG : aleks_roze My twitch : www.twitch.tv/raliroze
Nice cons, but these cons are for Bergen, well except prices. Thing about Bergen is that it's THE rain town in Norway, if speaking with someone from Bergen, they will brag about their rain records for hours, it's one of the most rainy towns in Europe. Seasonal depression, well, there is 4 seasons, sometimes in a day, but here Bergen is freakn soft, further north almost no Sun and north of Bodø there is dark period with no Sun at all for a period. Yeah, expensive country, but with a good job not gonna live in poverty. If you wanna be sinner, drink alcohol, the Christian party always made sure that gonna be difficult, be happy you have Vinmonopolet near, mine on north-west coast is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but ain't really a problem with some planning. As I grew older, I actually like the strict policies on alcohol, gambling, speeding, drugs, prostitution. The silence on Sundays, only immigrants make noise before church hours on Sunday, it's actually illegal, no Norwegian cut their grass on Sundays. Yep, outside Oslo, it's super slooow, if you wanna live urban, Oslo is pretty much the only option. However, why live in Norway if seeking urban life style? :)
I have gor my packet in 2 days. I gues you should move back to uk
Tunnels is for your safty
Well you choice wrong place to live in Norway ALL west coast have almost 200 weeks with rain in a year so move to Oslo or east it have normale rain and sun trough the year but then again those place are really cold in the winter though and much snow!!
Going into this, I didn't think I would be one of those people who would find everything about this video appealing.. I've been proven wrong lol. All the way down to the alcohol taxes as I don't really drink anyway. Only thing that would be more of an adjustment is the socializing 😂 Great video, thanks for this!!
Cold??? haha, Bergen is warm, compared to east or north of Norway. Only the 300+ days of rain is horrible
You are spot on with the less consumerism. You have to plan a lot more what you need when. Impuls buying is not possible, for sure not when you live rural. And with all that living is cheaper then in UK or NL where I am from. Yes items are more expensive, but you buy less items...
On the 11th day of sun the people of Bergen start to cry. They know it's last day of sun thst year.
Takeaway?! You live in the province! 😄
No.
Bergen is fantastic ❤the culture among the Atlantic coast from west to the north is totally different than in the east. In the east it’s much more secluded. In Bergen you can get in contact to everyone ❤️❤️❤️ - Norway is more expensive because the salary is higher
Meh.....been in Bergen several times but find the city pretty overated and the constant rain sucks ! Much better in the central south east part of Norway !
As we don’t drink, come on girl where are u linking. It’s 20 in the week and 6 at night. No Amazon is because the workers condition is so bad. We get our food delivered the day after. She has no idea what’s talking about. Not helpful just a lot of shit, sorry
What’s she bobbling about 😅
Just nine months? If these are "cons" for not living in Norway then you will really hate your life there when real life hits you.
If you live in Bergen, you dont even experience COLD weather. If you move up north, you can experience a phenomena called FROST! 😂 Nice video btw.
Hi. I really like your videos about Norway. And you’re doing great 😀 Cheers from Alex, 38-years-old Norwegian.
Norway is a very small country. But it is long, and with a very small population. We have long distances to travel for "things". I know this is a bad example these days. But Gaza has about the half of the population of Norway....2,3 mill...in the space that's about our largest inland lake, Mjøsa. Point being, we have a LOT of space here. Things are far apart.
We are 1.3 times larger then the UK.
@@IstadR Are we?? I never considered that. No wonder we have a lot of space we are 5,5 milions and they are over 70. :)
♥welcome to Norway!
Hi Alex. I am from Sri Lanka. I am so happy that you have your own business in Norway. I have my own company here in Sri Lanka. Could you please help me to start a business in Norway? Thanks for your information
I'm afraid you're a bit confused about stuff in Norway when it comes to production and import. Norway doesn't produce any clothes. Everything is imported. You may be right about it being better quality, but this is only because Norway is a high-cost economy, thus shops cannot live off the cheapest segment. The same goes for food.
I’m wondering….did you check out Norway before moving?? If you don’t like rain…don’t move to Bergen. If you don’t like spending money…don’t move here at all. If you have to drink on sundays….buy it on saturdays.
For me these "cons" are pros for me, but to which their own.
@AlexR0ze what visa did you apply for? Are you elligible to apply for citizenship off of the visa you have?
Alex move to Sweden, but they are much more difficult to get into, but the prices are much cheaper 😱😱
Buhuu
Good list, I think the outdoor life style is important, not all enjoy it, if you prefer busy and crowded cities, not gonna enjoy Norway. The water yes, but also the air, so clean. Wrt green space, I read somewhere that Oslo had 74% green space, anyway it's a trait for all city and villages, very close to nature. Not much snow in Bergen, but elsewhere should learn to ski :)
yeah, Norway ain't for everybody, but we have a joke that Bergen ain't Norway. You on west coast and Bergen is surrounded by mountains, so when that shitty UK weather come from west and meet those mountains, the air need to go up and then air get cooled down, then it rains and rains. Bergen is one of the rainiest cities in Europe and when you meet someone from Bergen, they go on and on about their rain records. Oslo is much more dry, in fact all other Norwegian cities have less rain, you selected the wettest city in Norway. Yes, the darkness is awful, but imagine up north, no freakn Sun light at all during the dark period. I can't stand it, but Bergen is down south and not that dark. To enjoy all-year living in Norway, need to be mentally robust, you basically in no-mans land. During covid, social distancing was easy for us, just keep on what we already do, haha
Come to my part of Norway and enjoy seasonal depression on a new level. 0 hours of light per day for a couple of months is perfect for depression. On the flip side, 24 hours of sun per day for a few months is amusing, so you win some you loose some.
You have just meet the wrong people in norway :p
Agree. Besides; whether some people are "right" or "wrong" for you, highly depends on who you are, what type of people that you are compatible with etc. Pretty obvious, birds of a feather, u know.. As a Norwegian , I am definitely not compatible with every single citizen of my country, simply due to the fact that they are also Norwegian. Good chemistry develop when you meet another person and they sense a certain chemistry, common interests etc.
There was a time, not very long ago, when most Norwegians aspired to have a "hytte" (cottage) out in the more non-settled areas, where you actually had to walk, ski or use a boat to get there. Today this has become sort of a big business, and many get that same "cottage" <laughs mockingly> in a planned area, with an access road, electricity and in-door water-supply for their toilets and kitchens... So, it's just a home-away-from-home, but in a different location, mostly.
Better than what? Better than living in most places on Earth as a low income or lower middle class person? Yes, probably. Better than living in say the US as a wealthy person? Probably not.
I love our low population density, I think it's one of the most underrated things about Norway. I imagine someone particularly outgoing/extroverted might see it as a negative thing, though 😅
I do too, but one con of this is that we have more grocery stores per capita, leading to less selection of course.
@@ujmm Yeah, that's very true. Can't have everything 🤷♂
Bergen is the wettest town on the ENTIRE CONTINENT, not a good data point for the entire nation 😂
Never worry about offence. It is only taken.
Hi, interesting for a Norwegian to hear your perception and observations 😊 We enjoy travelling in GB because of the differences. Nice to have you here 🎉
Hi I am from Sri Lanka. I love to visit Norway. I think that It’s a stunning country.
It’s wonderful to see you’re still In Norway . I would love to visit . Have you picked up much of the language ? Do you need it to work in Norway ?
I think the Vinmonopol is a good thing. Everyone has the spare time, time enough to go there before closing time. It was much worse before, way back in older days. Think it s good that strong alcohol is not all over the place. Too easy access makes more people drink too much . Like in USA so many drunks and alcoholics . In Russia too. And other countries too. Too much alcohol anywhere is not good for anyone. Vinmonopolet has opening hours from 10 to 18 on weekdays. Open on saturdays till 15. Just need planning your shopping. Prices are too high I think. Taxes on alcohol is crazy wrong I think. Even if I dont drink much. We go to Sweden and buy alcohol 😊. Cheaper.
One of the drawbacks would be that if ww3 kicks off norway will be wiped off the face of the earth. (For helping the us destroy nordstream2)
Its good because there's fewer people here! Lets keep it that way! Dont let the overpopulation from Europe spill over to norway
Velkommen til Bergen (og Norge)
Well i live in Stavanger and last 15 ish years postal and packages from all online stores arrives as fast as you want them. Postal for free 3 to 5 days. For a small fee within 3 days. And for a standard fee as fast as next day if ordered early. We have also house in Spain and in spain its not faster even when from Amazon. So the island outside Bergen you live/lived on must be small 😁🇧🇻
Best city is ofc Stavanger. Stavanger people tend to only go to Bergen for studying and then hurry back home 😎🤗🇧🇻
everyone thinks we Norwegians have cabins. I mean I have only one down by the ocean but I dont have one in the mountains so what gives?...
Maybe she means the fact that there are alot of cabins in Norway, which you are free to use. So you might not per se ‘own’ it. But you do have it tho. 🙌🏻
Norway sounds like a sensible country, restricting alcohol is a good thing. It has enormous geographical challenges and a tricky climate, so some things like the post have to be arranged differently. The population is a similar size to the Republic of Ireland, yet the Norwegians have a far higher standard of living. I admire how it has kept out the multinationals, I hope it has kept out the corrupt banking system such as here in the UK where banks lend mortgages for new house which only cost 1/4 to 1/3 of the sales price to build and the consumer pours billions into the pockets of land bankers and spiv developers. Whilst some immigration is okay, it looks like Norway has a similar surge of immigration as other European countries.
I'm trying to learn Norwegian 😂 it's been 1 month but its hard 😪
Så bra at du lærer deg norsk! 🙂Lykke til!
@niigu I learn like 7% of all the language😉
Childrens books and movies makes it easier to learn. SCHOOL BOOKS for kids too
As a Norwegian, I was a bit provoked by your video at first, and I really wanted to defend my country. On further reflection, I would like to thank you for telling the world that Norway is not a shining image. Anyone who moves to Norway will notice that our country is much more demanding to live in than the tourist brochures show. Sure, it's beautiful, and part of the reason is all the rain. Despite the fact that we are located far north, it is green and lush thanks to the rainfall. The rain also fills the reservoirs with water. Before, it used to mean cheap electricity - which I haven't seen any reaction video comment on, not even those made while we actually had low electricity prices. Now those damned politicians are sending our electricity to England and the continent, and the consequence for us Norwegians is that we sometimes have the highest electricity prices in the whole of Europe in parts of the country. Do not come to Norway if you are unable to take care of yourself, both financially and practically. Be ready to contribute to society in every way. By doing so, you will form friendships, invest in the future by becoming part of the group of people who help each other out when necessary. It is especially important to participate in local "dugnad". An important principle in Norway is that you have to give before you can enjoy. You reap as you sow.
one of the other cons she has not mentioned in the video: norwegians being quite nationalist. Why on earth somebody gets provoked when a person gets vocal about what they experience in their country? Well, not in their country even. This woman posting the video here probably pays TAX as she is living in Norway for 9 months! Which makes her quite eligible to speak her mind about what she is going through while she is living there. Well, even though she wasnt, it is very weird for me how people can get provoked by such things. Unless all your identity depends on just your nationality, nothing else therefore you get very protective about it as you get every critism towards your nationality as a critism to you! Mind blowing ! And yes, there should be more videos like this because countries try to attract talents and people should know more about what they are signing up for and dont make their moves based on false advertisments on some overrated countries
@@aslire110 There is nothing wrong being nationalist the patriotic way. It is healthy love for your country.
@@ahkkariq7406 wel, loving your country or culture is a thing, being nationalist is another thing. There is nohing wrong enjoying your culture and things you used to and loving the place you live in but there are a lot of things that is wrong with being a nationalist ! It has root causes though. Most nationalist have the need to define themselves with the griup they belong to because they do not have much personal stories to tell. This is the cancer of the world.
@@aslire110 Nationalism is a broad spectrum that also includes loving one's country and people and because one does so one will contribute to peace and welfare within the country's borders. Unfortunately, there are far too many who narrow down a term to what they themselves put in the term. By doing so, one risks diluting the concept of positive content, as in this case - it is precisely because we Norwegians love our country and people that we are willing to contribute to the welfare state. It has nothing to do with superiority. Norway is one of the countries that spends most on aid to other countries, and we do so despite there are plenty of unsolved problems within the country.
@@ahkkariq7406 I lived in Norway almost 10 years and have paid couple of millions of Kroners as tax. Sadly I have seen the health system was below average with no alternative.In addition to that seen and heard a lot of money wasted on public projects where people did not do anything for months because the managers mismanaged and told them to wait until they could decide what to do. Have seen rarely people being in growth mindset and can take initiation therefore wasting enormous amount of time in long meetings. Also rarely seen people being passioned or enthusiastic about doing a good job. So many things were just average. Wasted other talents as well as these average people dominated everywhere. So many Norwegians bending the system working minimum as well. So is this the wealthfare system you are talking about? It sounds to me a system some people taking advantage of others who are willing to put effort. Let me tell you something. Future of Norway is not good. Things are already collapsing and I am sure you noticed it. If we were talking about really loving the country then things would not be in this way as people who love their country usually work for it to get better, isn’t it? Nationalism in Norway does not go any further beyond defining himself herself in a group because people really do not have much personal achievements. It is kind of nationalism that does not look much pretty I should confess
About food: For comparison, the UK can't feed itself, nor can Norway. UK can feed about 50-60% of population. Norway even less. It's normal that certain countries can't feed themselves. Even Germany can't, but they have come close. Take a peak down south, Denmark. With a population of 5,8 mill, DK produces food for 15 mill people each year. You get a lot of products from DK. In Britain, much bacon is from DK. You do also know the brand Lurpak, also DK. Norway also imports a great deal of food from DK. France, Netherlands, Spain are also big food producers. Norway has to buy there also, if not you will go hungry.
Norway can feed itself, it's just boring if we only eat seafood, so in a way you could say we exchange our seafood for other food with some profit on the way. Norway's seafood export is about 40 million meals every day, own consumption not included. So there is plenty of food to eat for a population just above 5M.
@@GrannyTheftAuto My point. Norway has to trade to survive. Many other countries has it like Norway, nothing new in that. Eat seafood alone and you will die. So Norway can't feed itself.
Well, Denmark have 59% arable land, which is the highest in EU, the lowest in EU is 6%, now compare that to 3% arable land of Norway of which 60% can only be used for grass production. Norway is the biggest exporter of seafood in the world, for 2022 the value exported was 151 billion NOK. Denmark is one of the main markets of Norwegian seafood, if you check where Denmark import seafood from, I am pretty sure what country will be on top of that list. :) I agree we should depend less on food trade, but it's way more efficient for Norway to do sea agriculture, than land agriculture, we competitive at sea, but will never be competitive at land, for obvious reasons.
Yeah....Denmark is a super power nation. The only problem with Denmark is the danes !
@@GrannyTheftAuto If you live of fish alone, you will die.
Lmao, it's endearing that you call Austevoll a city, when it's a small town on different islands in the middle of nowhere filled with kinda crazy islanders. Beautiful place though
Always bring a bag of salt when you go on a roadtrip in Norway, particularly if you have children with you. The sheep can never get enough from eating grass, so if you let them lick some off your hand, they will love you intensely. Very fun for the children, but it's also a great way to lead a pack of sheep off the road. Just lead one of of the road the sprinkle salt around and they'll be too busy to be in your way. It's like safran to them. :)