We will be in Senja for two days between Aug 25-27 with our almost 3-year old : what are some things that you would suggest for this time? we will have a rental car and will be driving from Tromso to Senja on Aug 24.
Also - hoping against hope, but are the northern lights ever visible end of Aug? if yes, is there a way to track them? Thanks!!!
Hello - we have an almost 3-year old and considering moving to the UES (85-95 street, 3rd/lex av). We are living in NJ now. How is the schooling system? do we need to apply months/years ahead for a spot for the kid to start preK/school? Which website do you look at to know the school ratings?? Currently kid goes to a private daycare.
We suddenly have many houseflies )black in color) in our open kitchen - living room area. We’ve tried the Raid spray but hasn’t been helpful. Any ideas please ? Thanks
Hello - we are vegetarians (eat eggs) and visting Norway - there are limited vegetarian options there and while I know I can survive on pizza and sandwiches, not sure how my 2.5 year old will feel about that. Could you provide some easy stuff I can carry with me which will last for a week or so - any and all ideas are welcome! Thanks!!
What would be your top recommended ideas for our upcoming trip to Norway - we will be in Tromso for 2 days and nights (Aug 22-24) . We already have Senja and Lofoten islands booked for after that (August 25-29). Thanks !!!!!!
In the case the H1b is amended due to major title and responsibility change , same employer, and you get your i797 amended and get a new number. If with your old ds160 and i797 you have an interview slot, what should be done ? Cancel the slot or just fill out the new ds160 reflecting the new i797 and carry with the previously procured slot ? Thanks
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I really like some designs of Dansko shoes to go with dresses and skirts at work. But I also walk a lot both in the work building and on the roads (New York city). Totalling arojng 12-14k steps. Would you recommend dansko shoes/clogs to be good for this purpose? thanks ????
what are you favorite magazine subscriptions for an almost 3 year old? Something which perhaps has some short activities, matching games, color games, scavenger hunts. I have seen some on instagram ads but wanted to come to you guys to ask! thanks a bunch, as always! Location: US
We made a mistake and did book a non-refundable one-night stay in Flam at the Fretheim. It is expensive so we cannot cancel it unfortunateky :( we arrive at 6 pm - stay overnight - next morning have a 2 hour cruise and 20 mins shuttle back and then the entire day in Flam till about 7 pm -- any recos for where we can eat (vegetarian if possible), short hike/ walk, esp for our 2.5 year old kid. I get it is a tourist trap and we did get "trapped" but now that we will be there in a couple of weeks, any ideas would be great! Thanks a ton
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We are looking to boo this cruise for two adults and a 2yo child for mid August with a morning ~9-11 am cruise and back via the 11:45 am or 1:45 pm shuttle bus (20 mins ride). Would you suggest to wait to take the shuttle back until 1:45 pm or not? also, if you have any reviews on Norway's best company cruises - please do share them! - Thanks a bunch, as always!
My h1b renewal (Same employer) was filed in PP and on the 14th business day it was approved. However, I have not received my physical document yet. how long is it typically taking. My location is NY/NJ. I have a trip planned in mid Aug and I am panicking - i have stamped visa till Nov 2026 but would need the renewed i797 to come back, right? any ideas on how to "track" the document?
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We want to do the short 2 hour tour from Flam and then come back to Flam as we have a train booked fr flam to Bergen the same evening. This is in middle of August.
Are there good recos of how to book this ? I see so many different websites offering this on google with a wide variety of price range.
Thanks !
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We are traveling from the States and have a chase sapphire reserve card (0% foreign transaction fee) and a Verizon network.
Do international cards work well in Norway ? Should I carry cash for my 10 day 3-people trip ?
I have a Verizon network - should I be buying a cellular network for my trip ?
What are some good useful apps for navigation , weather , etc that come handy in the trip ?
Do uber / Lyft operate in most places ? Specifically Bergen, flam and bodo ? And if traveling in bus, do they have an app for payment or cash/cc would be fine ?
I’m trying to get prepped and so excited for this trip ! Thanks so much !!!!!!!!!
We are visiting Norway (Oslo, Bergen, Flam, Tromso, Lofoten) end of August - the temps on the app indicate it’ll be between 15-25 degrees C. But I’ve read that it’s very windy and spells of rains during the time. What’s your favorite type of jacket and shoes to brace for this weather and enjoy without being cold or wet! Traveling with a 2.5 year old so any recs for adults and the kid would be great. We are traveling from the US. - thanks as always !!!!!!
I’m trying to book a hotel in Norway (Svolvaer) if it matters. This is my first time using the csr hotel benefit. When I use the Chase app under benefits, I see the edit and the hotel benefits - and in both the locations I see some 4-5 hotels. How do o know if the hotel offers both the benefits or since it’s outside the US it would only apply for the hotel benefit ? Also A what’s the best way to book ? Using points or the csr credit card ? Ang tips or suggestions would be so useful !!!!!
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We are a family of 3 with a 2.5 yo kid and arrive in tromso on Aug 22 and getting a rental car - we have two days in Tromso - after that we have about 4-5 days to reach reine driving a few hours only each day. We’ve been thinking of stopping one night at Senja and perhaps a couple in Reine itself.
Any ideas on the roads between Tromso and Reine , restaurants (we are vegetarians but good with eggs and dairy ), hikes or stops we can make through this route ?
Thanks so much !!!!!
Traveling with a toddler - and we are vegetarians - could you suggest places you've liked to eat at which have veg options at these locations:
Oslo, Bergen, Flam, Tromso, Reine, Senja and Bodo! Any advice on restaurants or supermarkets where one could grab and go sandwiches or quick something - Thanks!!
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We are a family of 3 with a 2.5 yo kid and arrive in tromso on Aug 22 and getting a rental car - we have two days in Tromso - after that we have about 4-5 days to reach reine driving a few hours only each day. We’ve been thinking of stopping one night at Senja and perhaps a couple in Reine itself.
Any ideas on the roads between Tromso and Reine , restaurants (we are vegetarians but good with eggs and dairy ), hikes or stops we can make through this route ?
Thanks so much !!!!!
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It’s my husbands birthday in a couple of weeks - I wanted to book a one night stay (perhaps somewhere in the Long Island area since we’ve never been there). Near a public transit would be great and something that’s child friendly. (2.5 year old). Any suggestions ?? Goal is relaxing with maybe some activity but nothing too over the top. Just some nice family time in the outdoors ! Thanks
Our itinerary is as below - based on your experiences - please tell us how realistic these sound and any tips on restaurants, hikes, must to-dos at any of the locations are very welcome !!!!!!
Aug 20 - reach Oslo from East Coast USA in the morning, same day go to Flam
Aug 21: Leave Flam in the late evening/night for Bergen. spend overnight in Bergen
Aug 22: Leave for Tromso - get a rental car here
Aug 24: Leave Tromso and drive towards Reine
Aug 25-29 : not completely planned but in the area and we will have the car
Aug 31-sept 1: Ferry to Bodo. return rental car. Back to Oslo and fly back to the US