Solo in Norway..

When travelling alone it is better to go to safe countries. One of the reasons I chose to visit Norway this summer was because it is one of the safest countries in the world. I read a lot about its history before I left Brazil and once I arrived there, I completely fell in love with its natural beauty, development, and hospitality.
I started in Oslo, which is a fairly small city considering it is the capital, but there is plenty to see and do there. It is a beautiful city with an excellent public transportation system and the people are exceptionally friendly.
Here are some tips:
* At Gardermoen International Airport, you can exchange euros into krones at “DNB Exchange”, which can be found in the Arrivals and Departures Halls as well as just past security.
* Still at Gardermoen you can purchase a train ticket to downtown Oslo at the NBS (Norwegian State Railways) counter. It costs 90 krones (10.58 euros) and it takes 23 minutes to get downtown, but if you are in a hurry, you can pay a little more and ride the Flytoget (Airport Express Train), which is a Norwegian high-speed airport rail link connecting Gardermoen International to Oslo Central Station in nineteen minutes.
* Once you get to Oslo Central Station, known as Oslo S, you can take a bus or a tram to go anywhere in the city. Your NBS train ticket is valid for 90 minutes and can be used on the bus or tram you take to the hotel.
* If you are planning to stay only a few days, I recommend that you buy the Oslo Pass, which gives you free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, free walking tours, discounts on sightseeing, ski simulator, Tusenfryd Amusement Park, concert tickets, climbing, ski and bike rental, and special offers in restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues. The Oslo Pass costs 335 krones (39.41 euros) for 24 hours, 490 krones (57.64 euros) for 48 hours, and 620 krones (72.94 euros) for 72 hours.
* On the west side of the city center you will find Bygdøy Peninsula, where several of Oslo’s most popular museums are located. The peninsula is mainly a residential area, but in addition to the museums, Bygdøy is also a popular recreational area during the summer, with several beautiful trails both for cycling and walking.
* If you do not want to ride the bus, there is a ferry boat that links Bygdøy Peninsula to the city center.
Tomorrow I will write a bit more about the land of the Vikings and what makes it so wonderful for a solo traveller.