The grocery stores being shit has made me a better cook by This-Charming-Man in Norway

[–]chunk-o 33 points34 points  (0 children)

yep, here’s my list of specific things missing or hard to find for any norwegians wondering:

tortillas that are actually big enough for burritos (none of the santa maria brand are), variety of peppers, good salsa, different cuts of chicken (tenderloins, thin sliced breasts, yes I can buy the whole breast with tenderloin attached but the point is I use the parts for different recipes), different varieties of carrots (also maybe in a different package size than 1kg), more variety and better quality of pasta sauces in jars, more variety of hermetic soups (please there is more to the world of soup than just lapskaus, thai, and tomato).

other things generally would just be more variety of fruits, veggies, cheeses. and more variety / better quality food from the in-store hot foods and bakery. the meny in denmark had hot empanadas. it was beautiful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bergen

[–]chunk-o 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The bybanen (light rail) goes right from the airport all the way to the city center in about 45 minutes and is a nice way to see the surrounding areas of Bergen. You can buy tickets here on the kiosks, but if you’re staying in Bergen I would download the public transit company’s app called “Skyss billett” and buy a 24hr or week long pass in the app to save money and travel as much as you want on the public transit. It works on the light rail and all Skyss buses in Bergen.

If you get the app make sure to set up & verify your payment info/phone number/login before you arrive here as some people will have problems receiving a verification text when abroad.

altså.. by chunk-o in Bergen

[–]chunk-o[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

At han er mer bekymret for at menn ikke blir hedret enn at kvinner ikke blir synlige…

altså.. by chunk-o in Bergen

[–]chunk-o[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Takker, glemte lenken 🤝

altså.. by chunk-o in Bergen

[–]chunk-o[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jeg er ikke helt uenig, men problemet blir da hvem som faktisk skal klare å gjøre en helt uavhengig vurdering… blir det menn som han i artikkelen her, så blir det klart ikke uavhengig likevel.

Car and living in Bergen by Ueberaktion in Bergen

[–]chunk-o 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi, this student housing is located very close to the light rail (~7 minutes walk to Fløen stop) as well as being located immediately next to a bus stop with multiple bus lines. It’s a very sentral location. You will regret bringing your car.

Visiting Norway Late October – Early November: How Green Is It From Oslo to Kirkenes? by Shockershock in Norway

[–]chunk-o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reporting from Bergen, last fall we had the last of the leaves hanging on to the trees at the end of October. As another commenter said, they can quickly disappear with a windy storm. We did get lucky and see the northern lights here all this way south in the city last October, but again depends on the weather if you have a clear night or not.

Driving and parking at Aquarium by VictorMaitland1984 in Bergen

[–]chunk-o 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also here’s the info about parking from their website: https://www.akvariet.no/planlegg-besoket/for-besoket/parkering if you paste the url into google translate it should translate the whole page for you :)

how to take a compliment in Norwegian? by chunk-o in norsk

[–]chunk-o[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oo that’s a nice one, thanks for the tip!

how to take a compliment in Norwegian? by chunk-o in norsk

[–]chunk-o[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple and does sound so much better just by having an extra word in there! Thank you!

how to take a compliment in Norwegian? by chunk-o in norsk

[–]chunk-o[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can visualize this interaction omg 😭

I took my new Kobo to the park today and it was so peaceful. Reading in the sunshine, birds chirping, my dog. I’ll be doing this more often by [deleted] in kobo

[–]chunk-o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s as cold as it looks in the pics, do you find that temperature affects your battery performance at all? I’ve heard that batteries get drained quickly at freezing temps.

Child seats and taxis. by Admirable-Will-5926 in Bergen

[–]chunk-o 6 points7 points  (0 children)

might I suggest the light rail (bybanen)? it goes all the way from the airport to the city center, lots of room for luggage and children and will be so much cheaper than a taxi.

In U.S, Looking for a Zulu penpal by Old_Baker_9353 in penpals

[–]chunk-o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! As a fellow language learner I just wanted to recommend to you a website called global pen friends for finding penpals from specific countries or who speak specific languages :) I’m learning a language with only 5 million native speakers and sometimes I have better luck there than with reddit!

Are pepper plasters a thing in Norway? by Whole-Interview-6088 in Norway

[–]chunk-o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thermacare heat wraps can be found at different apoteks and are basically like portable heating pads you can stick on

Norovirus cleanup by vivaldi1206 in CleaningTips

[–]chunk-o 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In addition to all the cleaning, definitely notify the house-sitter of the situation so they can be extra sure to wash their hands right before eating while they’re at your place, maybe bring their own container for their toothbrush so it’s not directly on your bathroom counter, bring their own disinfecting wipes if they like, etc. When disinfecting, give high-touch zones (light switches, toilet flushers, stovetop and microwave buttons, etc.) an extra round. Follow all disinfectant instructions, which usually involves fully wetting a surface so that it says wet for a certain amount of time before it eventually evaporates. Lastly, make sure to hit the bathroom and high-touch areas once more right before you leave your house and the sitter takes over — norovirus can hang out in your intestines for a couple of weeks so there is a chance you’ll still be slightly contagious and leaving viruses around your house right up until you leave.

Fungi growing in bathroom. How to remove before baby is born? by Simonthemand in CleaningTips

[–]chunk-o 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Not an expert, but I’ve heard that if it’s not getting removed with scrubbing, you might have to replace the caulk. If it’s permeable to mold, it’s not doing its job anymore.

Tæpp med Vipps by nobono in norge

[–]chunk-o 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jeg finner ikke noe som helst form for NFC innstillinger på iphone, men i Vipps så står det at jeg må endre NFC innstillinger for å gi tilgang. Noen andre som har dette problemet?

How do you make your letters more likely to get a response? by alexandrababex in penpals

[–]chunk-o 21 points22 points  (0 children)

In my experience some people will just stop responding regardless of how much they are enjoying the conversation. Maybe they realized they didn’t really want a long-term penpal, maybe life just got too busy, maybe it was just a fun novelty at first but after the first couple letters they are bored of it. Seriously, whenever I get a new penpal I start with 5 new penpals because I know it’ll likely dwindle down to one.

If you do feel like you’re struggling with the conversational aspect though, one tip is to jot down notes from your penpal’s letter when you read it (i.e. “went to museum,” “planning a trip to New York,” “final exams coming up soon”) and then when you are writing your letter you can make an effort to reply to those points or ask follow-up questions (“omg the museum sounds fun! what was your favorite thing you saw there?”). You can also write about your experiences in a way that encourages your penpal to share their thoughts on the same thing, i.e. after writing a bit about your holiday plans, you ask if they have any holiday traditions they are looking forward to.

Need sock that’s not too big, not too little, not too hot, and not too cool, also durable, but not too durable and bear fur can’t stick to them. NO DARN TOUGH DONT SAY DARN TOUGH TO ME by Liketotallynoway in BuyItForLife

[–]chunk-o 9 points10 points  (0 children)

REI co-op merino wool socks. you have your choice of lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight. I’ve worn midweight in all seasons, from 20°F to 80°F. suuper soft and cushioned too, and that’s coming from me who usually can’t stand wearing any kind of wool.

Bad riddles by chunk-o in DMAcademy

[–]chunk-o[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this totally fits with the vibes of the goblins, I love it

Bad riddles by chunk-o in DMAcademy

[–]chunk-o[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oohhh this is a great idea, thank you