This two-part podcast explores life in Oslo. Part 1 covers the undeniable reality. Although cold and expensive, life is what you make of it. The episode recommends the American style restaurants, offers life hacks, and discusses social groups.

PART I

Introduction (0:00 – 2:00)

* Oslo through my eyes. Stereotypes
* Expensive & Cold
* The reality is what you make of it here.

Places to Eat (2:01 – 7:14)

Where to find American food in Oslo

* Nighthawk Diner
* McDonalds
* TGI Fridays is luxury here
* Burger Joint
* El Camino
* Lucky Bird

Getting Around the High Prices (7:15 – 10:55)

* Other Markets
* Friends
* Shopping trips to Sweden
* Finn.no

Making Friends – The Oslo Social Scene (10:56 – 22:10 )

* Standing in Line
* Social Groups

* Inter-Nations (charge fees)
* Meetup Groups (free)
* It’s a Small World

* IT Meetups
* OWL – Oslo Writers League
* Norwegian language meetups
* Gym and Fitness
* Public Swimming Pools
* Nightlife

* Nox
* Horgans

* Resembles Bennigans
* English Comedy Nights

* Blå (Sunday Nights are Legendary)

Closing Thoughts (22:11 – 22:51)

Part 2 - next week.