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I am Lorelou DesjardinsBest-selling author, journalist, blogger and public-speaker.
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4 steps to understand Norwegians Part 3"Kos" - Visit VestfoldWatch the video
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4 steps to understand Norwegians Part 2"Life in fresh air" - Visit VestfoldWatch the video
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4 steps to understand Norwegians Part 1"The wall of sun" and "outdoor beer" - Visit VestfoldWatch the video
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Lorelou at TEDx TrondheimHow Norwegian friluftsliv brings out the best in people.Watch the video
Meet Lorelou
Lorelou moved to Norway 10 years ago and fell in love with this country. Since then she has been writing her blog, published numerous articles in newspapers and even a book about how to integrate in Norway with humour. She participates in Norwegian public debates and holds workshops for organisations.
Check Out Lorelou's Work
Browse the website to find out more about Lorelou's work.
Book a workshop for your organisation.
See Lorelou's presence in Norwegian media.
Find out more about Lorelou's book.
Check out the popular "A Frog In The Fjord" blog.


Lorelou has been holding workshops for our new international students for several years now. We are just as satisfied every time! The workshops are fun, informative and give a good introduction to how the students can get the most out of their exchange stay in Norway. With humor and care Lorelou gives her perspective on Norwegian culture, and the students like that she uses her own experiences about how it was being a newcomer in Norway.
_Anne Nordheim O`Hare,University of Oslo


Oslo Metropolitan University have used Lorelou to present on the topics of cultural integration for our administrative and academic staff. Lorelou presents with humor and uses her own experience and relevant cases that opens up for interesting discussions and reflections. She has a down to earth way of being that makes her easy to like.
She has travelled the country and made an effort to understand the Norwegian mindset which makes her credible in pinpointing how to overcome the social codes that are often hard to explain. Thank you Lorelou!
_Monica Knutsen De Figueroa,Senior HR at Oslo Met


Lorelou is our French alibi, our frog in the fjord. She has a continental view on our Norwegian peculiarities, and always writes with warmth and empathy, and a strong dose of amazement! (forundring?)
_Hans Petter Sjøli,Debate Leader at VG
6Years of Experience
150Articles published
35Workshops delivered
10000Followers on social media
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