Phx wrote:Bringing some damn positivity to this forum! So much life support can help...
Anyway, I am currently saving money for my epic trip to Norway this winter! I am planning a trip to visit my family before I go to Norway first. I met someone special there and I am going to meet up. I didn't think Norway would be a country I would be interested in, but they have easy immigration rules and the quality of life is bananas. Norway is also one of the best places to live as far as weather goes.
Yes, this trip is for real. I have money saved right now. By December, I will have more than I need to go to Norway. My writing job is really picking up right now, so I am thankful for that.
I am not sure how long I will be in Norway, but it has to be at least 2 weeks. I have to get winter clothes, which is something I haven't done in years. I am really excited about this!! Again, this is for real this time.
All you black men on this forum, I will write a diary and post pictures on this site. I will be proof that a young black man like myself can go to Europe! I am planning another European trip in summer of 2013 and I am visiting 7 other countries, but I wanted to go to Norway first, so I can say I went there and became happier abroad.
Thanks for reading
1. You're joking about the weather part, right? July and August are fantastic, sunny and warm with 20+ hour days. But the long winters there are cold, dark, and depressing!!!
2. Norway is expensive like Japan. But its got a fantastic quality of life if you strip out the weather and lack of sun factor. If I had to choose a nationality, I would probably go for that one. Small population and a robust oil and salmon economy means everyone is pretty much taken care of I think. Also, if I had to do jail time, I would definitely opt to do it in Norway if I had that choice of country. Prison life there is probably better than the average person's life in some of the less desirable 3rd world shitholes.
3. I have a friend from there I often seen in Thailand. He's from Trondheim. He told me black guys wouldn't do too well in his city or Bergen cus they're just too small and girls are concerned about what others will think. He told me Oslo would by far be the best place for black guy out on the prowl cus it's the largest city and people are more open to new people and experiences there. Also, its large enough to be somewhat anonymous.
4. It would be interesting to find out which European countries black Americans can enjoy the largest handicap. You know, a sort of country to country comparison and also how they compare to the States. I get the impression that Germany is a great country for black guys cus a subset of girls there have been dating you guys since after WWII and are into the subculture. I noticed quite a few German girls are on Afro Introductions too.
5. Good luck, make the most of it, and share with us what u experience and learn.
