Hei hei! I’m David Nikel. I moved from Britain to Norway in 2011, became a Norwegian citizen in 2022, and have spent the years since exploring the country and sharing its stories.

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Popular Life in Norway Videos

The Life in Norway YouTube channel is packed with exciting travel videos bringing the best of Norway to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or TV. Start with these:


Relocation Guides

Making the move to Norway is a dream for many people, but there’s a lot to know.

🧳 Ultimate Guide to Moving to Norway

🏢 Job Vacancies in Norway

🇳🇴 How to Learn Norwegian

🏧 Salaries in Norway Explained

Travel Guides

Planning a trip to Norway? Start with these ultimate guides to Norwegian travel.

✈️ Best Places to Visit in Norway

💚 The Norwegian Fjords

💰 Visit Norway on a Budget

🚢 My Cruise Travel Guide


Norwegian Lifestyle

Everyday life in Norway explained.

🇳🇴 Introduction to Norwegian Culture

🧔🏼 How to Make Friends in Norway

🧀 Must-Try Foods in Norway

History & Mythology

From the Viking Age to the Oil Age

🕙 Timeline of Norwegian History

⚔️ The Story of the Viking Age

🤎 Norse Mythology for Beginners


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