In episode 25 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy has an insightful conversation with Australian travel journalist Monique Ceccato about the stunning Scandinavian country of Norway. Monique shares her personal journey, insights, and tips on setting up a new home in Norway after relocating from Australia to Stavanger with her Norwegian partner.
Join us as Monique discusses the challenges and joys of moving to a new country, from navigating cultural differences to learning a new language and adapting to the local lifestyle.
📚 Timestamped overview of Episode 25
00:00 Global Travel Planning Podcast with host Tracy Collins.
04:46 Moved from sunny Australia to rainy Norway, met Norwegian, living in southwestern Stavanger.
09:18 Adapting to a new country takes time.
11:02 Switching languages hindering learning of Norwegian.
14:53 Norwegian culture: differences, adapting, love for outdoors.
18:47 Northern Europeans prefer darker colours in clothing.
21:56 Appreciation for long sunny days and beauty.
25:34 Norway travel inspiration and tips in episode 26.
Links to relevant articles and podcasts
- Episode #26 – Exploring Norway’s Hidden Gems: From Summer Road Trips to Christmas Traditions
Guest Bio – Monique Ceccato
Monique Ceccato is a West Australian-born travel journalist now living in Stavanger, Norway. Her work has been published on and in Gourmet Traveller, The Telegraph (UK), International Traveller, and more.
When she’s not in front of the computer or busy dreaming up her next adventure, you can find her curled up with an Arrow Word magazine, cooking some obscure recipe to coincide with wherever the F1 race is being run that week, or recharging by the ocean.