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Norway

A Cultural Guide for the Traveler

Norway, A Cultural Guide for the Traveler

This cultural guide for the traveler has information about the present day culture of Norway along with the causes of that culture. Do you want to learn how to eat like the Norwegians? Or dress like the locals? Do you want to learn about the local religion? Perhaps you only want to see Norway's tourist highlights. Whatever your goal is, this cultural guide for the traveler will help you learn the local culture, from superstitions to the architecture, while also showing you the country's top tourist sites. This cultural guide helps you know Norway and will help you understand why Norway is that way.

This cultural guide for the traveler is great for travelers who want to learn more about the local culture of Norway, while also gaining insight into the country's top sites & highlights. This guide is for the culturally-curious traveler who wants to better understand the people; it's great for business travelers, those living in Norway, and tourists who want to do more than just see the highlights.

Contents

Introduction: Country overview, basic information, name origins, & flag symbolism
Planning Your Trip: When to visit, highlights by interest, & creating an itinerary
The Land: Geography, weather, & wildlife
History: A brief history, helping you understand the events that created the culture today
Architecture: An architectural history including impressive local achievements
Food & Drinks: Historic diet, culinary influences, local specialties, dining etiquette, & drinks
Culture & Identity: The local way of life, religion, language, ethnicity, superstitions, relationships, family life, dress, behavior, greetings, entertainment, & identity
Top Tourist Sights: The top tourist sites from cities to individual museums
Logistics: Visa requirements, health and safety, foreign embassies, money and expenses, communication, transportation, services, and accommodations
Also Includes... Pre-departure checklist, sample packing list, maps, & more!

Publication Information

Release Date: September, 2013
Publisher: Safari the Globe (Wisconsin, U.S.A.)
Digital Size: 6.4 MB (Kindle); 5 MB (Nook)

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