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.