#EmilyinParis. The perfect show about French clichés we need right now.

“Emily in Paris” is this Netflix show making the top 3 of most seen series in many countries, including Norway and … France! I saw the title many times and felt bored before I even clicked on play. What is the point, I thought, for a French like me to watch the fabulous life of an all-too-skinny American who wears bérets and learns to say … Continue reading #EmilyinParis. The perfect show about French clichés we need right now.

Briser les mythes sur la Norvège

En tant que blogueuse je reçois de nombreux emails de compatriotes cherchant des informations pour s’installer en Norvège. Jusque là rien d’anormal. Mais ce qui est frappant est le fossé énorme entre les attentes que certains de ces nouveaux arrivants ont regardant la Norvège et les Norvégiens. et la réalité que je connais bien après 10 ans de vie ici. Tout y passe, des gens … Continue reading Briser les mythes sur la Norvège

Is Norway about to Make Abortion Illegal? Understanding Norway’s Hottest Political Debate

If you live in Norway you might have noticed a lot of headlines about a guy called Knut Arild Hareide, the head of KrF aka The Christian Democrats Party. (If you are lacking behind in terms of Norwegian political parties read this: Norwegian Politics for Dummies and Clueless Foreigners.) This is Knut Arild Hareide: You might have also noticed from the media and angry Facebook … Continue reading Is Norway about to Make Abortion Illegal? Understanding Norway’s Hottest Political Debate