The first thing you notice in Oslo when you come from Asia, Africa or Americas is that Oslo is expensive. It is expensive in terms of everything, food, travelling, boozing, clothing etc. Secondly, one will be impressed with the public transport( with the help of Google maps). read more
Living in western Norway (Bergen), I would not encourage any foreigners to visit Oslo. It is a town we are not pleased with, and do not feel familiar with (unless you are from Oslo). If you want to meet good hearted folks, go visit Kristiansand, Stavanger, Bergen, Ålesund, Trondheim or Tromsø. read more