An American In OsloAn American In OsloThis is about my life as an expat moving from the US to Norway. It is also about my travels around the world. 
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India General Knowledge - General Knowledge And Facts About India
2008-06-08 20:19:00 India General knowledge-India’ s face in 2007. India is a vast country with a lot of diversity. Post independence, India has struggled a lot to gain economic stability. The economic hub of India ‘Mumbai’ looks like any other dobeveloped foreign city now in 2007. You will see high rises, sky scrapers in this city of India. ... More About: India , Facts , Knowledge
Exploring Portugal?s Playgrounds - From Lisbon To the Algarve
2008-06-07 07:16:00 The stunning southern European nation of Portugal lies on the Atlantic Ocean meaning that whilst it has a fabulous temperate climate with exceptionally long hot summers experienced in the Algarve region and in the interior of the nation, it also has fabulous and dramatic coastline which has been crafted by the sea and the dramatic ... More About: Exploring , Lisbon
Culture Shock!
2008-06-06 07:16:00 Welcome to your new country. You’re come here for fun, excitement, change, challenge, and perhaps money. Will the locals speak your language? I’m not trying to scare you, but perhaps they won’t. Will some people there speak your language, oh most definitely. This is only one of the things that you may have to think ... More About: Culture , Shock
Discover Medieval Vilnius Old Town A Postcard Perfect City
2008-06-05 07:39:00 I learned about Lithuania for the first time from my friend who has just arrived back from his vacation in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. He was full of pleasant impressions and affectionately described it as “a chocolate box city of three-storey baroque buildings”. At that time I didn’t know anything about the country, except ... More About: City , Old Town , Town , Perfect
Cheap Hotels in Norway - Satisfaction at Low Cost
2008-06-04 07:10:00 <a href=”http://www.bidvertiser.com/bd v/BidVertiser/bdv_publisher.dbm” 8;gt;make money online</a> Just a quick glance on Norway ?s map the wonder traits of this part of the world are crystal clear. And if you are nature lover, this place is the best suitable one to be at. The long fjords, elegant glaciers, and wonderful islands would leave an indelible impression on your mind. Jagged ... More About: Hotels , Cost , Cheap , Satisfaction
The Traveling Card
2008-06-03 13:39:00 As you all know, I have recently become a (very happy) world traveler! But you know that all that traveling takes it toll on the ‘old wallet’. So juggling finances and keeping all of that straight takes a little bit of talent. It is always easiest to use cards to pay for stuff while traveling so ... More About: Card , Other , Traveling
Ohhh The Heat!
2008-06-03 13:24:00 I am so happy that here in India my apartment has an air-conditioner. But the only problem is that I do not even want to go outside because you are soaking wet from sweat immediately because of the humidity and the heat. It really is hot here! I am still surviving though…. Share This More About: Other , Heat
Lifelock At The Webby Awards
2008-06-03 12:28:00 Last month, on April 22nd the Webby Awards were held. If you do not know what the “Webby Awards ” are, then your just a little out of date…because the Webby Awards are the Oscars of the internet. Although the winners will not be announced until May 6th (only a few days away), lifelock is very ... More About: Other , Lifelock
Understanding The Culture Of The Destination To Avoid Cultural Shock
2008-06-03 06:56:00 Understanding culture of the destination helps you in a great way to avoid any sudden cultural shock. When visiting another country, you enter with a new cultural environment. The new environment may be completely different from your own culture. Cultural shock is the reaction one faces when confronted with a new cultural environment. Prior knowledge ... More About: Culture , Shock , Destination , Avoid
Norway to Ban Itunes Downloads Online?
2008-06-02 07:11:00 <a href=”http://www.bidvertiser.com/bd v/BidVertiser/bdv_publisher.dbm” 8;gt;make money online</a> I don’t know exactly when this article was written, but just found it interesting because I had heard about this while I was in Norway . Just thought I’d share :) When it comes to downloading music on the web in a legal fashion, Itunes is the undisputed leader. Well, maybe not in Norway. Norway ... More About: Downloads , Online
Great Heritages Are The Major Tourist Attractions In Lithuania
2008-06-01 07:33:00 Lithuania is the fastest growing tourist destination in Europe. Summer is the best season to visit the Lithuanian cities and experience the beauty of beach life of Lithuanian seaside. Visitors can avoid the tourist rush during late spring and early autumn. If, visitors are targeting to experience the night life and restaurants only then perhaps ... More About: Attractions , Great , Lithuania , Major , Tourist
Indian Spiritual Teachers in the Last 150 Years
2008-05-31 07:05:00 Just as saints in the West have inspired countless people with their search for God and service to humanity, so similarly great spiritual figures in India have always played a pivotal role in revitalizing the spirituality of that ancient country. In former times information about these spiritual figures was passed down anecdotally from generation to ... More About: Indian , Spiritual , Years , Teachers
Lithuanian Recipes and Cuisine
2008-05-30 07:27:00 Lithuanians love their food. And if you have ever been there, I think you would love Lithuanian food too! So check out this great article I found all about Lithuanian food! The cuisine of Lithuania shares much with Polish cuisine, and Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. Some dishes also show the influence of German culinary traditions, and there ... More About: Recipes , Cuisine , Lithuania
Norwegian Language - Overview From A Translating Agency
2008-05-29 07:09:00 The languages spoken in the Scandinavian countries have developed from Old Norse, the language of the Vikings. The common background and evolution of Swedish, Danish and Norwegian account for their almost identical grammar and similar vocabulary. Due to their isolation, Icelandic and Faroese (the other two languages belonging to the Scandinavian group), are no longer ... More About: Norway , Agency , Language , Overview
Thunder!
2008-05-28 14:44:00 I just have to tell you all that I am having such an interesting time here in India. Apparently monsoon season is coming early this year and that means frequent storms. I just thought I would write a quick post to tell you I really wish I had a recorder to tape the sound of the ... More About: Thunder , Ashram
Budget Hotels Norway - Budget Friendly
2008-05-28 07:09:00 <a href=”http://www.bidvertiser.com/bd v/BidVertiser/bdv_publisher.dbm” 2;make money online</a> Norway is the first choice of a tourist if he is provided with some options of wonderful destinations. It is the place of fjords with plenty of natural wonders, ancient heritages and modern entertainment facilities. A number of glaciers and islands have numerous photogenic spots and refreshing atmosphere to offer you. And ... More About: Hotels , Budget , Friendly
Hotels in Norway - Truly Hospitable
2008-05-27 07:09:00 <a href=”http://www.bidvertiser.com/bd v/BidVertiser/bdv_publisher.dbm” 2;make money online</a> Only a quick glance on map of Norway and you get the idea about where do the splendors in the country exist? Norway is famous for its fjords and coastlines. Long stretches of coastlines in the country are fantastic places to spend a great time. Glacial melting waters plunge they cliffs into ... More About: Hotels
Amazing Portugal
2008-05-24 12:57:00 <a href=”http://www.bidvertiser.com/bd v/BidVertiser/bdv_publisher.dbm” 8;gt;make money online</a> The western part of the Iberian Peninsula, the part bathed by the Atlantic Ocean is the traditional country of Portugal . Long ago, the territory between the northern part of Portugal and Spain were not very well defined and the cultural aspects were very similar. But then the Castrena culture made its first ... More About: Travel , Amazing
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2008-05-23 13:23:00 I found out who won American Idol while surfing the internet today… it was David Cook. It ruins watching the show when you already know who won! Share This
The Waiting Game
2008-05-23 12:57:00 I feel like I am playing a waiting game with time. Because I have not finished writing about my wonderful trip to Rome and have not even begun to write about my amazing trip to Portugal. But I swear, I still plan to tell you guys all about it. But I think until then, I ... More About: Game , Waiting
Hope You Understand?
2008-05-23 12:49:00 I hope all of my lovely readers understand my situation that I am in at the moment. I am a little bit stressed out because of the fact that I feel like I am neglecting my blog (”my baby”). I am so unhappy with the design right now and and not thrilled that I am ... More About: Hope , Understand
An Overview of Norway for Travelers
2008-05-23 02:42:00 <a href=”http://www.bidvertiser.com/bd v/BidVertiser/bdv_publisher.dbm” 2;make money online</a> Norway is a Scandinavian country in northern Europe and a beautiful place. Following is a summary of background information you should know before taking a trip. The official name of Norway is the Kingdom of Norway. The country covers an area of mainland and accompanying island territories. The total size of Norway is ... More About: Overview
Sorry!
2008-05-22 19:24:00 So Im sorry for not being able to write lately. But I am trying to post some interesting articles so that you have something to look at right now on my site. The reason for my absence on my blog is because I am studying at an ashram in India right now and it is ... More About: Other
Culture Shock in the WikiWikiWeb
2008-05-21 02:42:00 <a href=”http://www.bidvertiser.com/bd v/BidVertiser/bdv_publisher.dbm” 8;gt;make money online</a> A wiki is a kind of website which has a concept of ?open editing? that permits visitors to freely create, remove or else change and edit Web page content with the use of any available browser. It is an efficient and effective collaborative authoring tool that provides total ease of interaction and ... More About: Culture , Shock
Culture Shock
2008-05-20 19:15:00 <a href=”http://www.bidvertiser.com/bd v/BidVertiser/bdv_publisher.dbm” 8;gt;make money online</a> With the rapid changes in society these days, behavioral scientists have put an increasing emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of culture shock, those feeing of anxiety and disorientation that affect people who have to suddenly function within a new and different social environment. Culture shock affects individuals who move to another ... More About: Shock
Expatriate Relocation Information - The Essentials About International Relo
2008-05-14 14:29:00 If you are only moving down the road to another home there is more than enough to do and take care of, so just think of all that goes into an international relocation and how much more is involved in this move. Not only would you have to pack and think of shipping your stuff, ... More About: Information , International , Essentials , Expat , Relocation
Pennier(?) or Peniner(?) whatever?
2008-05-14 14:28:00 Today is Wednesday so it is pennier (I have no idea how to spell it) in green sauce for dinner. Gross, gross, gross. I always look forward to Thursdays here at the ashram because for lunch they make what they call tomato rice. I call it Spanish rice. It is exactly like Spanish rice and ... More About: Ashram
Survivor
2008-05-14 14:24:00 So I know that I am here in India at an ashram and meditating all day long…but since I do have an internet connection (although not a very good one) I have to still admit that I am watching Survivor . Okay, yes, I know its over already but since I have to download the episodes ...
A Family Vacation
2008-05-14 14:20:00 A few years ago my parents went with my grandparents to Missouri where we have a lot of extended family. I remember my parents telling me how much fun they had there and about all the cool stuff they did. I have never really thought of Missouri as the most exciting place in the world before ... More About: Family , Travel , Vacation
New Source Of Info
More articles from this author:2008-05-14 14:05:00 So I have found places that I found great and informative articles related to everything that I typically write about (expat life, travel, Norway, Lithuania, India etc.) that I can use here on my site. I am so excited because the heat here in India is frying my brain and I am having a hard ... More About: Info , Source 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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