Norway, Norwegian, Norwgians, Oslo Norway, Bergen Norway, Lillehammer Norway. Norway Tromsø, Norway Finmark, welcome to norwayHunting for the King – King Crab safari in the east of FinnmarkIf the intention is to experience the king crab in real life you have to go to a fjord in east Finnmark in Norway. The king crab can weigh 15kilos and get 2meters wide, which makes you approach it with a touch of respect.
The king crab has caused a whole new range of tourism on the coast of Finnmark; the king crab safari.
Cho Oyu – the turquoise goddessSix men from Norway made a goal to reach the top of Cho Oyu, the world’s sixth highest mountain. Three of them made it to the top of the turquoise goddess, as she is called. For five weeks they were in the mountains, everything to support a school project in Nepal.
The two faces of tourismThe tourism is strangling our planet earth. Are we loosing control? Could we turn the turbo tourism to something positive? These are topics journalist, globetrotter and author Arild Molstad discuss in his new book «where should we travel before it’s too late? » He has visited about 90countries, is representing National Geographic Norway, a counsellor for FN’s centre for world legacy, and is a bit worried about the development.
Mirihi – wading in icing sugarThe island Mirihi is a real experience. A small, but huge experience. Because the Island is a tiny bunker of sand, measures 300 times 50 meters, and is very idyllic and exotic.
The Azores – A green lung in the Atlantic OceanIn between Europe and USA you find the nine islands that make the Azores. Here there is a well functioning society, which has made use of the trading routes between the continents for hundreds of years.
Wines from Dao Sul – Good grapes and passion A couple of hours drive south of Porto in Portugal is Dao Sul, one of Portugal’s wine areas. And in the pine forest just outside the little village Carregal do Sal lies the wine yard Quinta de Cabriz, owned by Carlos Lucas, built over the last 15 years and very impressing after such short time.
The K Club in Ireland – Pure luxuryThere are golf courts and there are hotels, but then there are great golf courts and great hotels. And there are fantastic golf courts and stunning hotels, K Club falls in the last category.
The cheetahThe cheetah sits and scouts out over Masai Maras green landscape. Its glare is sharp and focused. Its time for dinner, and a fresh antelope steak wouldn’t be despicable.
Terje’s best travel tips – AprilTerje Grue, country manager of Lufthansa, gives us his best travel tips. There are new destinations, new booking procedures, things we forget or don’t know when we’re travelling. That is why Terje has picked out some thoughts and tips, to make your travelling experience a little better.
Pure PleasureWe are increasingly focused on pleasure! Carpe diem, - now we shall enjoy what can be enjoyed! It is trendy to focus on pleasure…
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