Kristin Krohn Devold – from defence to mountainsNorway is trendy! Says the general secretary in the Norwegian tourist association. She is convinced that the Norwegian tourism market will continue to grow in the coming years. Both for Norwegians and foreigners. With our climate friendly attitude, our green image and our stunning and unique nature, tourists will come to Norway and Norwegians will choose to have their vacations in their home country. People want more than sunshine and a beach. They want to combine vacation with keeping healthy and staying active. Mountain walks, scuba diving, mountain biking, glacier walking, hut to hut trips, climbing, etc. All of these are activities that are becoming more and more popular.
Photographer June Witzoe creates illusions and dream worldsJune Witzoe (33) is a well established and popular photographer. She has worked independent the last seven years and has done photos for several magazines.
Sabona – Small girl saves livesYnghild Solholm travelled as a 22year old to Zimbabwe with a dream of making the world a better place. Seven years later she is the founder of the organisation SABONA which operates in large parts of Zimbabwe and in unique way she has created aid that works. An aid based on close and right values – aid that builds.
Anniken Binz – Tougher than mostWe remember Anniken Binz as an international top model ten years ago, face of the year in 1994, and on the covers of many international magazines. She had a bright carrier in modelling in front of her, but she followed her heart and jumped out, literally. Now she is a base jumper – and loves her life!
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.
Andreas Mikkelsen – promising rally starAndreas Mikkelsen is not like every other 17yearolds. He has a British license, drives rally – and does it better than most. He got a 10. Place in rally Norway and in 2011 he has a world championship medal. The goals are clear.
Scandinavian Airlines house photographerThe name Knut Løvstuhagen (59) is instantly connected to the airline SAS. He has been employed since 1984, mostly in information. What few know is that he is a talented photographer.
On two wheels in hell – Pål Anders UllevålseterPål Anders Ullevålseter has done it again – driven the world’s toughest motorcycle race – Paris-Dakar. To a 4. Place.
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