scandinavia

Coronavirus situation in Sweden Travel restrictions for Sweden Non-essential travel to the EU from or via Sweden is currently prohibited until December 22, but travel to Sweden from another EU member country, an EEA member country, the UK and Switzerland is possible. Visiting Sweden during the covid-19 pandemic. Sweden currently has no quarantine requirements for travelers entering the country. Life in Sweden In general, many companies in Sweden are open, but physical distancing applies and all companies should take precautions to reduce the risk of spreading covid-19. Restaurants, bars and cafés are allowed to operate, provided they comply with the new legislation (table service, seat adjustment, take-out, etc.). Most stores and boutiques are open, but the hours of operation may be reduced. Many museums are open. Some cinemas and theaters are open. Public transportation works, but may be limited. National parks are open.

 Scandinavia in general is seen to be a  very happy place. This can be due to the standard of living that they have or it can be towards the fact that they do receive a lot of government support. These factors contribute to the assumption that Scandinavia is a very happy place to be. One of the biggest assumptions that is present when discussing Scandinavia is that they have blue eyes and blonde hair. Though this is somewhat true, it is not the entire population. Furthermore, Scandinavians, in general, are seen to be very friendly people and amicable people.  It can be also seen that Scandinavians very much care about efficiency. To them, they believe that efficiency is the pinnacle of wellbeing with nothing being wasted. Their homes which are slightly small compared to houses in other countries are well designed and how thoughtful implementations that give importance to wellbeing and efficiency and a minimalist design.

Norwegian cost of living  Today, Norway is considered one of the 3 European countries with the highest cost of living. For a student, the average cost of living is estimated at 767€ per month according to the University of Oslo. The data is established around 3 major points, the price of renting an apartment, the cost of public transport and the cost of food. Generally, students will prefer to live in student residences, where the monthly price is 375€. The cost of public transportation is estimated at 62€ per month, and the cost of food at 330€. It is therefore understandable that the cost of student life is rather expensive, which is why students have the opportunity to find "student jobs" even if it is difficult when you don't speak Norwegian.

About the COVID situation The COVID-19 situation in Denmark is degrading and so they had to tightens their lockdown which is affecting about 280.000 people. In fact they announced that they discovered in the North of the country a new mutation of the disease that were found in minks and then also in humans. As the mutation was a threat to an eventual vaccine seven municipalities in the north of the country, home to most of Denmark's mink farms, will impose restrictions on movement across county lines. The lockdown in Denmark is planned to be less than 1 month length, starting from November 9 and apply until at least 3 December 2020, it is their 2nd lockdown since the first one took place in April.  How the people react to the government mesures And last but not least the Dannish people don't care about the lockdown, unlike the Italian or French that would feel it like a prison sentence, they enjoy littles things in life, it's called " hygge" it encompasses a fee...

Public transport in Scandinavia countries  Getting Around Getting around Scandinavia's populated areas is generally a breeze, with efficient public transport and snappy connections. Remote regions usually have trustworthy but infrequent services. Bus Comprehensive network throughout region; only choice in many areas. Train Efficient services in the continental nations. Car Drive on the right. Hire is easy but not cheap. Ferry Great-value network around the Baltic; spectacular Norwegian coastal ferry, and service to Iceland via the Faroe Islands. Bike Very bike-friendly cities and many options for longer cycling routes. Most transport will carry bikes for little or no charge. Hire is widely available. Planes Decent network of budget flights connecting major centres. Full-fare flights are comparatively expensive. Air Flights are safe and reliable. They can be expensive, but often cheaper than land-based alternatives for longer journeys, and can save days of travelling time. T...

Travel to a Scandinavia country: do you need a passeport or a visa? Actually, most of the Scandinavia country are in Europe. So, i f you are an   EU national ,   you do not need to show your national ID card or passport   when you are travelling from one border-free Schengen EU country to another. Even if you don't need a passport for border checks within the Schengen area, it is still always  highly recommended to take a passport or ID card with you , so you can prove your identity if needed (if stopped by police, boarding a plane, etc.). Schengen EU countries have the possibility of adopting national rules obliging you to hold or carry papers and documents when you are present on their territory. Driving licences, post, bank or tax cards are not accepted as valid travel documents or proof of identity. Exemple withe Sweden.  Being an EU citizen means that you have the right to work, study or live in Sweden without having a residence permit. You'll nee...