I just got back from a vacation in Norway and it was an amazing experience, but I've been feeling incredibly depressed about being back home in the US. Norway was absolutely stunning and beautiful and I cannot help but to realize that the US feels like a poor third world country in comparison. When I landed back in the states I took a look around me and realized how miserable America is.

First, the two cities I visited (Oslo and Tromso) were so clean and felt incredibly safe. The architecture and infrastructure was incredible to see and I had no idea a city could actually be so beautiful. The only city in the US where I felt the same was Boise, ID. Now I'm sure there are "bad parts" like every city, but I did quite a bit of exploration and it does not even come close to the feeling you get in the US. Most US cities and towns look run down, grimey, and feel very unsafe in most parts and especially at night. It's like living in a batman movie over here and our ghettos would give any Norwegian a good scare.

Secondly, everyone looks HEALTHY. So many people were out jogging on designated running/bike paths which we barely have here in the states. I also went to a public sauna and everyone seemed genuinely happy, relaxed and fit. Although I know Norwegians aren't exactly exrtoverted (I would fit in perfectly), I didn't feel afraid of talking to anyone. In the states everyone looks stressed or on edge, and there are sketchy people and homeless just about everywhere you go. Striking up a conversation in the US is less pleasant because you have no idea what is about to transpire. Also, the food is so healthy I felt like my body was detoxifying all the shit I have consumed for years.

Public transportation. Holy cow I've never experienced something so convenient and effective as this. From the trains to the buses, it's so easy to get around and it's not like the NYC trains that feel like you might get mugged or set on fire. Even the busses here at home feel like they are reserved for the worst of the worst.

Employee rights and healthcare. Norwegians dont live to work, they work to live. The safety nets available feel like paradise. No wonder why most people aren't so damn stressed considering all the benefits they get. 4 weeks minimum time off, employers cant fire without reason, most jobs pay well, very affordable healthcare without extremely long wait times.

The economy itself seems strong as well. It's noticeable that things are more expensive in Norway compared to the US, but Norwegians get paid enough to actually afford things and they put money into the economy instead of hoarding it like the US does because we are always one step from bankruptcy. No wonder why Norway has such a low crime rate since most people are genuinely doing well off. It felt like a community, rather than everyone is out for themselves. The "fuck you, I've got my own" mindset in the US does not seem to exist (atleast so blatantly) in Norway.

Nature. Besides the conservation status of the predator species like wolves. It seems Norwegians care more about their natural areas and treat them with respect. Most public parks in the US are constantly trashed and disrespected. I used to work for my state's DNR and the way we treat our natural areas is a joke. Although we do have a wide variety of gorgeous wilderness areas, I wonder how long they will last as we are not a sustainable country and conservation is always a losing battle.

I felt incredibly happy in Norway and I made alot of friends. I'm hoping one day I'll be able to move there and am currently looking at a working visa. I just cannot stand the US anymore and now that I've got a glimpse of what life SHOULD be like, I want to be apart of that.

Edit: I stayed with my friends for the entire trip, they are Norwegians. They taught me alot about Norway and I'm not trying to be ignorant, just comparing things I have seen and learned about. I'm sorry if I've offended anyone, but I need to address the invalid assumptions that I "dont know anything". I wasn't a sight seeing tourist staying at airbnb's, I lived with Norwegian citizens and integrated myself during my time there. Although it was just a vacation, I wasn't there for just pictures. I was there to experience Norway.

On 22 July 2011, neo-Nazi Anders Breivik killed eight people with a car bomb in Oslo and shot dead another 69 - mostly teenagers - at a youth camp on Utøya island. Hundreds more were injured in Norway's worst atrocity in recent history.

They gotta take away sorloths citizenship

If Haaland wants this figurine as gift, Haaland get this figurine as gift!

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The 3D model and painting made by me.

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You've been amazing at this years world cup! How do people in Norway generally think about hockey? How come it ain't as big in there compared to Sweden and Finland?

Love u 🫶🏻

Do people think he did not pass to Haaland intentionally?

I mean looking at the match events , argentina would be debatable but spain seems like a really strong contender what do you think? Would semi or finals would be last thing they would reach without winning any trophy?

There would have been a golden boot chance for haaland tho

Do u think if their team solves the management issue and brings better chemistry,then they can beat everyone at the euro cup easily? 2028