Text Post: Hello! Where do you hail from? posted by 0r4n9e
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  • 0r4n9e
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    @WileyJohnson It's a invite-only site called Underskog, translated as undergrowth or undercurrent - or Underwood, if you're Carrie - that's been around for about 10 years. It provides a great overview of concerts, art exhibitions, and other events in main cities in Norway if you're not a member, and as a member you can also use it as a way to buy/sell/give away stuff, ask questions about your computer problems, tax returns, your camera, your cat/dog, where to buy a particular chili sauce, which new hair style to get, - in short anything, tho the answers may come in various forms - as well as post interesting/current/funny stuff in threads, much like here. For many, it's also an important social platform. I've used it while travelling and moving to a new city, and find that most of the people I meet are like-minded and interesting people. In a few of the cities, those with enough members, we also organise social events that usually involve alcohol and/or food and getting to know people.

    So, just so there's no misunderstanding: We did not flee from this site, like I know a lot of you did from Reddit, rather I think most of us are just exploring new global sites. A while back we tried Ello and were hugely disappointed. This site, however, looks great and has a lot of potential.

    @Slyver08 How is it in Norway... I guess the question is better answered by someone visiting, so start saving and you'll be able to answer your own question! But save a lot. Seriously. Example: 1 pint of beer in Canadian money? = $13. Just sayin'.

    • Slyver08 (edited 9 years ago)
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      Yeah I know it's pricey to go there, my brother already had 2 travels there paid for by his job for work contracts and he is having a third this year. I'm so jelly...

      • 0r4n9e
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        Maybe you should invite yourself along as a consultant!

        • Slyver08
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          As a student, that kind of trip isn't within my budget and won't be for some time :p

    • Bastou
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      I hear Norwegian Air is really cheap though.