*Edit correction* a single coffee is NOT €13 - this one was €7 BUT if you get something like a pastry and a coffee, that will be about €13 😁 Sorry for the confusion 😉... you can find cheaper coffee, that cheapest I found was €3 ☕
@@UA-cam_Stole_My_Handle_Too It's not about kleptomaniac. Just taxing. 25% MVA for sitting in and 14% on the go. The shops have no say and don't get any more or less money.
@@MrMKE100 Yes, indeed, it is. Asserting that the government represents the people does not exonerate your position. If a solitary individual expresses a refusal to contribute to taxes but is still compelled to comply, the imposition becomes tantamount to theft. The utilization of taxation for public welfare does not absolve it from the conclusion of being a form of theft. Your argument poses more substantial challenges than those you face from my standpoint. It is noteworthy that even criminal syndicates provide services in return for extorted funds. I would advise you to engage your intellect before formulating your response. Reflect upon whether your objections might be lacking in sound reasoning due to insufficient cognitive development. It is plausible that you have been subjected to ideological influence. I implore you to contemplate this possibility, as it could be beneficial for your intellectual growth.
If you spent 4 days in Oslo, you could have explored a lot of nature. Oslo is at least 50% forest, and there are easy access point for going for hikes all over the city.
@@lillm6874 As someone who has found some real gems in "Marka" I disagree. I've also gotten lost, and found my way again, at least three times. You can walk into the next county if you're fit and have the time from Oslo, just through the woods.
@@lillm6874 I have also heard that and that the people of Oslo are not always friendly; and have sometimes been described as cold. Perhaps, it might help to learn to speak some Norwegian if you are a tourist.
Hello Natasha Bergen, So happy to meet you in Norway and your travelling in Norway is beautiful. I'm living in Sri Lanka and like your travelling videos Natasha
Well done getting to the peak. I remember my joy of standing there too, was 11-12 years back then and not all in my class made it to the summit. That was a one week school trip, kinda cool thing as not all kids had a mountain cottage, even so, all in my class learned the basics of hiking. I am not sure why skiing down was a challenge, if experienced with cross-country skiing, skiing outside tracks is doable without a special course, but if terrain is steep, it can very much be a challenge. You tired, have a pack, the surface go from icy to snow, and you fall as friction vary a lot. What we did was to use the Telemark turn, and for that the mountain skies are not really optimal they made for ski expeditions and not downhill. If more familiar with alpine skies, using ski touring gear would make the downhill far easier.
Nice video with some awesome Norwegian scenery. Helps to know to bring your own linens if you want to stay in a cabin. Good advice about transportation system also. Thank you for posting.
Your enthusiasm for Norway (and my hometown of Bergen in particular), is very endearing :) Glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope you find your way back one day. (On an entirely different note - I could not for the life of me figure out where you are from, from just listening to how you speak. One moment it sounded North American, the next quite British - maybe even Irish? The mark of a true traveller! ...or - maybe the mark of me just not being as good with accents and dialects as I like to think :D ) Good luck with the remaining peaks!
I am a Bangladeshi citizen Apoorba Rahman, one of the biggest wishes in life is to hope and live in Norway. I want to live a life of happiness, peace and harmony. I want to sow that seed there. I don't know when it will happen but I really want it. Norway is the country of dreams
Thank you for the video’ I really enjoyed it’ & informative. I”m planning to go to Norway in October to hike into Trolltunga and go around Oslo as well.
Natasha Bergen was in.... Bergen! hehe (cheap shot but I laughed) Another fantastic video Natasha! I'd do about anything right now for a trip through the Nordic countries (did I ever tell you I'm learning Swedish?). I'm currently sat in a very hot 90 degree day looking at the Rocky Mountains editing my next UA-cam video and there is no relief from the heat (except for your incredibly charming video). Can't wait for the next one! Sending love from my little corner of the world to yours 💛💛💛
The norwegians have invented, or made their own?, what is called "Slow TV". This is TV without script, such as broadcasting for hours the live footage of a waterfall, or the footage from a train drivers view, or from a camera mounted on the bow of a ship that travel along the coast, and in the norwegian fjords, (which, as you recall, Slartibastfast got an award for). I think (with the caviat of me being a swede) that your videos shold have everything needed to be very popular in Norway.
Jotunheimen is beautiful... My ex partners family had a hytte near Otta. Amazing powder snow for croas country skiing... Thanks so much for the inspo on Bergwn - my next destination. Hat det fra Australia
That’s awesome!! I hope you have a lot of fun! The jacket is from Forclaz and definitely recommend as it’s as close as you can get to waterproof without it being Gortex 😄
Thanks for the video - I am looking to take a spiritual trip to Norway next year and visit many viking/ancient areas - any recommendations. (I recently found from a DNA test that about 80% of my DNA is from Norway and the other 20% is from East Anglia (major viking settlement). Thoughts?
About the eat in or takeout thing... It is actually not more profitable for the restaurant to serve you in their place. It is a tax thing. If you buy "to go" you buy goods which is taxed 15%. But if you eat it at the restaurant you are served food, which is a service and is taxed 25%. It is honestly really stupid if you ask me, but thats the system we got.
The not so secret secret is that there is only one rail line from Oslo Airport to City centre, so the cheaper Vy trains run the exact same speed as the more expensive Airport Train. The latter is that tiny bit more convenient is all, certainly not really worth the price difference.
Eating in you pay 25% VAT. Takeaway should be equal to buy your food in a groceryshop. The government want food to be cheaper, and therefor it is only 15% VAT on takeaway.
hi thanks for your viedeo , im a singl mum and we are planning for a trip to norway by the way we are living in germany do you have some mor recommands for as.❤❤❤
Kinda funny. because it is an honest video. Always people show if nice weather in Norway.. and usually its not in May. Also in English Bergen is a backpack. In belguim it's Mons In Norway its where the black plague started (suppsedly) But then it was called Bjørgvin. Small fun facts
Funfact about the eating in/out. The surcharge is 25%, and is required by law as it is a tax, not something the cafe/restaurant get. And if you just sit outside, even if they have got chairs etc outside and use their outdoor tables, they are not required to charge the 25%. In other words, quite often just sit outside if they have got a outdoor area. But to be sure, there is no problem in asking if you are confused.
@@NatashaBergen I double checked, it is that eating «in» has the regular 25% VAT, however if you have it outside/to go, it is considered «normal food» and therefore subject to the normal VAT for food which is 15%, so there is a 10% surcharge pretty much. Just to be a bit more correct.
Not everybody has a city named after them. Cross country skies have only a toe fixation for the binding....else they are not cross country skies. What makes "Canadian cross country skies" so different?
That's not one of Amundsen's quotes you should take seriously without context. Nobody ever died in Amundsen's expeditions where he was directly involved. Thus, when reading "Adventure is bad planning" isn't anywhere near the main takeaway from Amundsen's mentality. He was a responsible guy and the complete opposite of ex. Scott.
What a beautiful story and narration. Loved her excitement. She is a masterful storyteller. I'm glad she enjoyed Norway 🇳🇴.
*Edit correction* a single coffee is NOT €13 - this one was €7 BUT if you get something like a pastry and a coffee, that will be about €13 😁 Sorry for the confusion 😉... you can find cheaper coffee, that cheapest I found was €3 ☕
7:40 I'm afraid it has nothing to do with using the facilities, but with kleptomaniac authorities. I guess you already knew that, right?
@@UA-cam_Stole_My_Handle_Too It's not about kleptomaniac. Just taxing. 25% MVA for sitting in and 14% on the go. The shops have no say and don't get any more or less money.
@@MrMKE100 Tax is theft. Gov't can't stop doing it. Thus kleptomanic.
@@UA-cam_Stole_My_Handle_Too No it's not. Gov = The people. The tax goes back into society.
@@MrMKE100 Yes, indeed, it is. Asserting that the government represents the people does not exonerate your position. If a solitary individual expresses a refusal to contribute to taxes but is still compelled to comply, the imposition becomes tantamount to theft. The utilization of taxation for public welfare does not absolve it from the conclusion of being a form of theft. Your argument poses more substantial challenges than those you face from my standpoint. It is noteworthy that even criminal syndicates provide services in return for extorted funds. I would advise you to engage your intellect before formulating your response. Reflect upon whether your objections might be lacking in sound reasoning due to insufficient cognitive development. It is plausible that you have been subjected to ideological influence. I implore you to contemplate this possibility, as it could be beneficial for your intellectual growth.
awesome review, and love your attitude! helped me pull the trigger for my upcoming Norway travel!!
What really?! That’s awesome!! 🤩 enjoy!
If you spent 4 days in Oslo, you could have explored a lot of nature. Oslo is at least 50% forest, and there are easy access point for going for hikes all over the city.
Oslo is one of the most boring places in Norway when it comes to nature
@@lillm6874 As someone who has found some real gems in "Marka" I disagree. I've also gotten lost, and found my way again, at least three times. You can walk into the next county if you're fit and have the time from Oslo, just through the woods.
@@lillm6874 I have also heard that and that the people of Oslo are not always friendly; and have sometimes been described as cold. Perhaps, it might help to learn to speak some Norwegian if you are a tourist.
Nice!
It was great finally meeting you irl in Stockholm!
Whoop whoop! Yes so glad you came! 🙌 Thanks for taking the time!
Love your personality and positivity! 🤘
10:40 the alarm clocks 😂
Great video! I really enjoyed watching this!
As always a fantastic video Natasha!
You are sucha legend!
Let's go Project Highest Peak!!!
Just plan to be safe though...
Thanks Björn!! Ohhhhh yes the next one is already peak 12! In a country you know veeeeery well! ;) I can't wait to share Kebnekaise with you!
Hello Natasha Bergen, So happy to meet you in Norway and your travelling in Norway is beautiful. I'm living in Sri Lanka and like your travelling videos Natasha
Very cool!! I've been wanting to go to Sri Lanka for some time :) I'm happy you like the videos!
Well done getting to the peak. I remember my joy of standing there too, was 11-12 years back then and not all in my class made it to the summit. That was a one week school trip, kinda cool thing as not all kids had a mountain cottage, even so, all in my class learned the basics of hiking. I am not sure why skiing down was a challenge, if experienced with cross-country skiing, skiing outside tracks is doable without a special course, but if terrain is steep, it can very much be a challenge. You tired, have a pack, the surface go from icy to snow, and you fall as friction vary a lot. What we did was to use the Telemark turn, and for that the mountain skies are not really optimal they made for ski expeditions and not downhill. If more familiar with alpine skies, using ski touring gear would make the downhill far easier.
Nice video with some awesome Norwegian scenery. Helps to know to bring your own linens if you want to stay in a cabin. Good advice about transportation system also. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for putting this together! I really enjoyed coming along on your adventure!
Your enthusiasm for Norway (and my hometown of Bergen in particular), is very endearing :) Glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope you find your way back one day.
(On an entirely different note - I could not for the life of me figure out where you are from, from just listening to how you speak. One moment it sounded North American, the next quite British - maybe even Irish? The mark of a true traveller! ...or - maybe the mark of me just not being as good with accents and dialects as I like to think :D )
Good luck with the remaining peaks!
I, too, was curious about your accent, or rather the lack of it! A fellow Canadian, of course. Well done, BTW. 🇨🇦
I am a Bangladeshi citizen Apoorba Rahman, one of the biggest wishes in life is to hope and live in Norway. I want to live a life of happiness, peace and harmony. I want to sow that seed there. I don't know when it will happen but I really want it. Norway is the country of dreams
Great value! Thank you Natasha :D
Thank you for the video’ I really enjoyed it’ & informative. I”m planning to go to Norway in October to hike into Trolltunga and go around Oslo as well.
Natasha Bergen was in.... Bergen! hehe (cheap shot but I laughed) Another fantastic video Natasha! I'd do about anything right now for a trip through the Nordic countries (did I ever tell you I'm learning Swedish?). I'm currently sat in a very hot 90 degree day looking at the Rocky Mountains editing my next UA-cam video and there is no relief from the heat (except for your incredibly charming video). Can't wait for the next one! Sending love from my little corner of the world to yours 💛💛💛
Wonderful video ❤🧡💚💛
Wonderful trip....i wish oneday can go to norway....thanks for share this video❤❤
Hello Natasha :)
Great video! I just wanted to mention that for the food to be bought as takeaway its VAT is 15% while it is 25% if you eat inside. :)
Cracking good video. Best of luck to you.
fun video to watch, subscribed
I want to move to this cohntry 😢❤❤❤
I still want to move to this country at this time ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅😅
The norwegians have invented, or made their own?, what is called "Slow TV". This is TV without script, such as broadcasting for hours the live footage of a waterfall, or
the footage from a train drivers view, or from a camera mounted on the bow of a ship that travel along the coast, and in the norwegian fjords, (which, as you recall,
Slartibastfast got an award for). I think (with the caviat of me being a swede) that your videos shold have everything needed to be very popular in Norway.
This Slow TV just boggles my mind! I can't believe this is a thing but I am guilty of watch a yule log burn in a fireplace on Christmas day 😂
Simply awesome
Take a multifuel stove and eat noodles 😊 that's how I spent months in Norway ❤ 😁
Awe yeeeees they're so yummy too 🤤
Jotunheimen is beautiful... My ex partners family had a hytte near Otta. Amazing powder snow for croas country skiing... Thanks so much for the inspo on Bergwn - my next destination. Hat det fra Australia
That’s awesome!!! Stoked for you 😁 I hope you have a good time 🤩
In 7 days im there cant wait!!!
Eeeee super excited!! Enjoy!!
Hi - great video! May I ask, what brand and style is your rain jacket, and do you recommend it? Planning a trip for next year in the winter time :)
That’s awesome!! I hope you have a lot of fun!
The jacket is from Forclaz and definitely recommend as it’s as close as you can get to waterproof without it being Gortex 😄
Thanks for the video - I am looking to take a spiritual trip to Norway next year and visit many viking/ancient areas - any recommendations. (I recently found from a DNA test that about 80% of my DNA is from Norway and the other 20% is from East Anglia (major viking settlement). Thoughts?
Are you going to Norway again? I am thinking to go back in September, want to share a van :)
About the eat in or takeout thing... It is actually not more profitable for the restaurant to serve you in their place. It is a tax thing. If you buy "to go" you buy goods which is taxed 15%. But if you eat it at the restaurant you are served food, which is a service and is taxed 25%. It is honestly really stupid if you ask me, but thats the system we got.
Amazing
Hi Natasha, lovely vlog, very informative! Can I ask whether you used much cash during the trip? Or is everywhere contactless payment now? Thanks.
Yes it was mostly contactless or buy online (in the case of public transit especially) 😁 I hope that helps :)
Your voice sounds nice and your words reveal your sweet spirit. I cannot figure out your accent. Your accents seems Canadian/Irish.
def scottish in there
Is a trip to Norway with family at 70 yrs old with some difficulty walking worthwhile?
That’s a tricky one, I’d say it depends on your traveling preferences. In general, I’d say it’s an accessible country
The not so secret secret is that there is only one rail line from Oslo Airport to City centre, so the cheaper Vy trains run the exact same speed as the more expensive Airport Train. The latter is that tiny bit more convenient is all, certainly not really worth the price difference.
Eating in you pay 25% VAT. Takeaway should be equal to buy your food in a groceryshop. The government want food to be cheaper, and therefor it is only 15% VAT on takeaway.
hi thanks for your viedeo , im a singl mum and we are planning for a trip to norway by the way we are living in germany do you have some mor recommands for as.❤❤❤
Interested
4:57 suddanly got a strong assosiation to "Tom Diner" with Suzanne Vega
Kinda funny. because it is an honest video. Always people show if nice weather in Norway.. and usually its not in May. Also in English Bergen is a backpack. In belguim it's Mons In Norway its where the black plague started (suppsedly) But then it was called Bjørgvin. Small fun facts
Funfact about the eating in/out. The surcharge is 25%, and is required by law as it is a tax, not something the cafe/restaurant get. And if you just sit outside, even if they have got chairs etc outside and use their outdoor tables, they are not required to charge the 25%. In other words, quite often just sit outside if they have got a outdoor area. But to be sure, there is no problem in asking if you are confused.
Woah! Thank you! 25%? Wow I had no idea that clears it all up then 😁
@@NatashaBergen I double checked, it is that eating «in» has the regular 25% VAT, however if you have it outside/to go, it is considered «normal food» and therefore subject to the normal VAT for food which is 15%, so there is a 10% surcharge pretty much. Just to be a bit more correct.
Norway has different kinds of Hostels. I think the cheapest ones are the Vandrerhjem hostels (kind of youth hostel I guess)
Would you believe they were all booked? 🤣 I can't imagine going during peak season, my lack of planning ahead would have me sleeping on the street 😂
@@NatashaBergen Yes I can imagine 😁
Not everybody has a city named after them.
Cross country skies have only a toe fixation for the binding....else they are not cross country skies. What makes "Canadian cross country skies" so different?
That's not one of Amundsen's quotes you should take seriously without context. Nobody ever died in Amundsen's expeditions where he was directly involved. Thus, when reading "Adventure is bad planning" isn't anywhere near the main takeaway from Amundsen's mentality. He was a responsible guy and the complete opposite of ex. Scott.
€11 for a beer is cheap! try buyng it in Tromsø 🤣
....and yes I want to stay forever!
13 euro for a coffee? That's $22 New Zealand dollars, the heck. Coffees here are $6
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I just realised you have Bergen in your name. Lol.
Funny coincidence eh 😂
I'm glad you enjoyed your adventure and the country. However how extremely uncomfortable. This budget travel is strange.
Super glad you liked the adventure and found the travel strange 😁 it’s cool to know different perspectives 🙌
The women who know the Lord I Be are the most beautiful of women
...cause I'm usually salty. Sooo lame 😊. Sub
That’s my middle name, lame! How did you know 😉 thanks for being here and glad you appreciated the joke haha!
Jeg er en nybegynner youtuber i shorts. Jeg lager interessante fakta og ønsker virkelig utvikling. Se videoene mine.
What is the song that you’ve used ? In chapter 4? @natasha Bergen