Podcasts about Hurtigruten

When it comes to the future of cruising, sustainability is steering the ship. On this episode of Unpacked, Afar cruise expert and deputy editor, Michelle Baran, takes you to Seatrade, one of the cruise industry's most important events for a panel discussion that asks the question: Is sustainable cruising the new luxury cruising? From wind-powered voyages to community-centered tourism, she uncovers the surprising and inspiring ways two of the industry's greenest cruise lines, Hurtigruten and Sea Cloud Cruises, are charting the way to a sustainable future. We'll unpack more of the trends and innovations coming out of Seatrade in coming weeks—stay tuned! Why Small Ships Make Big Waves in Modern Cruising On this episode, you'll learn:  How smaller ships create opportunities for travelers to contribute to local communities.  Tips to spot the difference between genuine sustainability and “greenwashing” in cruising.  The unique ways that cruise lines are confronting overtourism and tending to travelers' needs.  Sustainable Cruising: Seaweed Farms and Setting Sail  Don't miss these moments:  [04:21] “Engines off. It doesn't get greener than that.” The most peaceful moment of a Sea Cloud cruise. [12:34] Don't just ban single-use plastic. Behind Hurtigruten's circular food economy.  [18:14] How beach BBQs are helping build back an island's economy Meet this week's guests Gerry Larsson-Fedde, COO at Hurtigruten Kevin Smith, vice president of sales at Sea Cloud Cruises Resources  Read the transcript of this episode. Listen to these Unpacked Minis: There's a Cruise for You (Really!) and Please Don't Plan a Cruise Without This. Explore more cruise inspiration and intel on afar.com Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. ** Bonus Opportunity: What's one tricky travel topic you want us to unpack? Send us a voice message here, for a chance to weigh in and be featured in an upcoming episode. **

There's a new kind of cruise emerging known as the Exploration cruise, where guests visit remote islands, out of the way countries, off-the-beaten path destinations. This panel examines all the non-polar cruises available in the market today and how to sell them. James Shillinglaw moderates the following panel: Nazli Del Mar Rodriguez, Marketing and Sales Manager, Australis, www.australis.com Linn Wilson, Regional Sales Manager, North America East, Hurtigruten, www.hurtigruten.com Kelly Predmesky, Director of National Accounts, Swan Hellenic, www.swanhellenic.com All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Algunos lo consideran el viaje más hermoso del mundo: el que podemos realizar a bordo del legendario Hurtigruten conectando todo el litoral noruego. Hablamos de este viaje con Álex Pamiés, Álex Pamies, representante de Hurtigruten en España. 

En el episodio de hoy realizamos uno de los viajes más bonitos del mundo a bordo del legendario Hurtigruten. Nos acompaña Mónica Aguilera, una pionera de la aventura y las montañas. Y también hablamos con Yolanda Cerezo, fundadora de Montañas de Vida: superar la enfermedad a través de la montaña.Podcast Oxígeno, con Elena Moro y Jorge Jiménez Ríos.

Ti skip, mer enn 130 års sjøfartshistorie, og en av Norges sterkeste merkevarer. Hedda Felin styrer Hurtigruten. Nå utvikler de skip uten utslipp og mener norskekysten kan bli verdens mest bærekraftige reisemål. Hedda Felin velkommen er passasjer i Innopodden med Håkon Haugli som skipper og Kjetil Svorkmo Bergmann til rors.Tekstversjon av Innopodden finner du her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Frederico Marcelino, Expeditionsleiter auf der MS Roald Amundsen, über eine der legendärsten Routen der Welt – die Nordwestpassage. Diese sagenumwobene Route, die durch die arktischen Gewässer und das kanadische Inselreich führt, hat seit Jahrhunderten Entdecker fasziniert und inspiriert. Frederico nimmt uns mit auf eine faszinierende Reise entlang dieser Route und gibt Einblicke in die Highlights, die die Gäste erwarten. Wir erfahren, was die Durchquerung der Nordwestpassage so einzigartig macht: atemberaubende Landschaften, Begegnungen mit der Tierwelt der Arktis und die wissenschaftlichen Projekte, die an Bord durchgeführt werden und an denen die Reisenden aktiv teilnehmen können. Frederico spricht zudem über die klimatischen Herausforderungen der Arktis, die Bedeutung des Naturschutzes und die Zusammenarbeit mit der indigenen Bevölkerung, die diese Region seit Jahrhunderten ihre Heimat nennt. Für alle, die sich für die Geschichte, die Natur und die Herausforderungen der Nordwestpassage interessieren, bietet diese Folge faszinierende Einblicke in eine der aufregendsten Expeditionen der Welt.

Cabotage de fjords en fjords dans l'océan Arctique, autour de l'archipel norvégien situé tout au nord du monde. À bord d'un vieux bateau emblématique qui vient d'achever sa dernière saison dans les eaux glacées du Spitzberg. Pendant des décennies, le Nordstjernen ou « Étoile polaire » a promené son élégante silhouette dans l'archipel du Svalbard, un territoire émaillé d'îles et de fjords recouverts de glaciers. Construit en 1956 et désormais classé au patrimoine historique norvégien, ce bateau pouvant accueillir une centaine de passagers, a d'abord servi d'express-côtier le long du littoral enclavé de la Norvège, pour ensuite transporter chaque été, des voyageurs en croisière vers le Nord. Or, après une vaste entreprise de rénovation et du fait de son classement, ce vieux navire exploité par la compagnie Hurtigruten, ne correspond plus aux normes en vigueur qui permettent la navigation dans les eaux polaires, selon le Polar Code. Une retraite qui suscite beaucoup d'émotion chez les guides, les touristes de passage ou les locaux qui l'ont toujours connu.    L'occasion de dire adieu à cette «grande et vieille dame» qui a marqué les esprits dans l'archipel, d'aller chercher la banquise jusqu'au 80ème degré de latitude nord, de découvrir les joyaux de l'Arctique, mais aussi d'interroger ce type de voyage dans des terres malmenées par les bouleversements climatiques. Au Svalbard qui compte 3 000 habitants, plus de 130 000 touristes s'y rendent chaque année. Parmi eux, près de la moitié découvrent l'archipel en été et en bateau de croisière. Un voyage sonore d'Oriane Laromiguière qui a effectué l'un des derniers voyages du Nordstjernen au Spitzberg.En savoir plus :- Sur les croisières au Svalbard par la Compagnie Hurtigruten- Sur le navire historique le Nordstjernen. En anglais- Sur le Svalbard, l'une des terres habitées les plus au nord du monde. À lire : - Un polar : «Personne ne meurt à Longyearbyen», de Morgan Audic, Albin Michel, 2023 - Une biographie : «La femme au renard bleu», de Robyn Mundy, Paulsen, 2024 - Un symbole : «L'ours polaire, vagabond des glaces», de Rémy Marion, Actes Sud, 2024.  Diaporama 

Cabotage de fjords en fjords dans l'océan Arctique, autour de l'archipel norvégien situé tout au nord du monde. À bord d'un vieux bateau emblématique qui vient d'achever sa dernière saison dans les eaux glacées du Spitzberg. Pendant des décennies, le Nordstjernen ou « Étoile polaire » a promené son élégante silhouette dans l'archipel du Svalbard, un territoire émaillé d'îles et de fjords recouverts de glaciers. Construit en 1956 et désormais classé au patrimoine historique norvégien, ce bateau pouvant accueillir une centaine de passagers, a d'abord servi d'express-côtier le long du littoral enclavé de la Norvège, pour ensuite transporter chaque été, des voyageurs en croisière vers le Nord. Or, après une vaste entreprise de rénovation et du fait de son classement, ce vieux navire exploité par la compagnie Hurtigruten, ne correspond plus aux normes en vigueur qui permettent la navigation dans les eaux polaires, selon le Polar Code. Une retraite qui suscite beaucoup d'émotion chez les guides, les touristes de passage ou les locaux qui l'ont toujours connu.    L'occasion de dire adieu à cette «grande et vieille dame» qui a marqué les esprits dans l'archipel, d'aller chercher la banquise jusqu'au 80ème degré de latitude nord, de découvrir les joyaux de l'Arctique, mais aussi d'interroger ce type de voyage dans des terres malmenées par les bouleversements climatiques. Au Svalbard qui compte 3 000 habitants, plus de 130 000 touristes s'y rendent chaque année. Parmi eux, près de la moitié découvrent l'archipel en été et en bateau de croisière. Un voyage sonore d'Oriane Laromiguière qui a effectué l'un des derniers voyages du Nordstjernen au Spitzberg.En savoir plus :- Sur les croisières au Svalbard par la Compagnie Hurtigruten- Sur le navire historique le Nordstjernen. En anglais- Sur le Svalbard, l'une des terres habitées les plus au nord du monde. À lire : - Un polar : «Personne ne meurt à Longyearbyen», de Morgan Audic, Albin Michel, 2023 - Une biographie : «La femme au renard bleu», de Robyn Mundy, Paulsen, 2024 - Un symbole : «L'ours polaire, vagabond des glaces», de Rémy Marion, Actes Sud, 2024.  Diaporama 

The aurora are a marvellous sight to behold and can look even more beautiful when captured on camera. We talk to photographer and Astronomy of the Year: Aurora winner Jamen Percy to learn how in Episode 4 of our aurora special series of the Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gebhard Rainer, the new CEO of HX (formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions) talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his new brand from a veteran provider of expedition cruises sailing to the polar regions and beyond. Rainer talks about the reasons behind splitting HX from Hurtigruten, which continues to offer Norwegian coastal voyages and what HX is planning in the future. For more information, visit www.travelhx.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

The Sun is currently at the peak of an 11-year cycle of activity, making now a great time to go aurora hunting. We speak with solar scientist Lucie Green about what drives this cycle in Episode 3 of our aurora special series of the Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The aurora are set to be at their best in the next few years, but what creates the light show in the first place? Join us as we talk with aurora expert Melanie Windridge in Episode 2 of our Aurora special series of Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carly Biggart, vice president of sales and marketing-Americas for Hurtigruten Norway, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her cruise line's two coastal itneraries going from Bergen or Oslo to Svalbard. Showcasing some of the most spectacular scenery in the world from the Arctic north to the Norwegian fjords, Hurtigruten also happens to have one of best restaurants at ses. Biggart details the sales resources she has to help you sell this spectacular set of cruises For more information, www.hurtigruten.com. No time to watch this video? Listen to the audio podcast with the same title, available on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

In dieser Episode begrüßen wir Kimberly Setzermann, Sales Director bei HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, und Arne Karstens, Pressesprecher von HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, um die spannende Neuausrichtung des Unternehmens zu besprechen. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, dass früher unter dem Namen Hurtigruten bekannt war, hat sich neu positioniert, um das weltweit führende Unternehmen für nachhaltige Expeditionskreuzfahrten zu werden. Wir sprechen über die Entwicklung von der MS FRAM zur modernen Flotte, die neuen Reiseziele, die im Programm sind, und wie Wissenschaft und Nachhaltigkeit eine zentrale Rolle in ihren Reisen spielen. Erfahren Sie, wie HX durch innovative Partnerschaften, wie die mit der National Audubon Society oder der Helmholtz- Innovationsplattform SOOP, die Zukunft des Expeditionsreisens prägt und was die Gäste auf diesen einzigartigen Reisen erwartet. Diese Episode ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für nachhaltigen Tourismus, Polarreisen und wissenschaftlich fundierte Abenteuer interessieren.

Sivert Lohse Overli, executive head chef on Hurtigruten's MS Trolljord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the culinary treats available on the ship, which cruises the Norwegian coast between Svalbard and Bergen. The big surprise onboard is what we think is one of the best restaurants at sea, Røst, where Overli offers a multi-course wine-paired tasting menu. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Marcus Faruga Karlden, food & beverage manager on MS Trollfjord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the high-end dining available on this Hurtigruten Svalbard Express cruise of the Norwegian coast. The ship has three restaurants, including a main dining room, a bistro and Røst, the farm-to-table upscale dining outlet that just might be one of the best restaurants at sea. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. No time to watch this video? Listen to the audio podcast with the same title, available on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Marcus Faruga Karlden, food & beverage manager on MS Trollfjord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the high-end dining available on this Hurtigruten Svalbard Express cruise of the Norwegian coast. The ship has three restaurants, including a main dining room, a bistro and Røst, the farm-to-table upscale dining outlet that just might be one of the best restaurants at sea. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Hurtigruten Expedition Leader Rebekka Bohrer talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the incredible journey on MS Trollfjord during Svalbard Express. From Svalbard to Bergen, the ship explores from just a few hundred miles south of the North Pole down through the amazing fjords of Norway, offering bike tours, hikes, fast boat rides and more for guests. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Jill Sandvik, hotel manager of MS Trollfjord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the ship's accommodations, dining, service and more on Hurtigruten's Svalbard Express coastal cruise of Norway. Sandvik details the cabins and suites, the fine dining at the marquee restaurant Rost, and the wonderful service delivered onboard this newly renovated ship. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Captain Ingar Lorentsen, who commands  MS Trollfjord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about his recently renovated ship, which cruises on Hurtigruten's Svalbard Express and Northern Cape itineraries. Capt. Lorentsen details the main features of this beautiful ship and where it sails. From the northmost town in the world to Norwegian fjords and coast communities, MS Trollfjord offers one of the most spectacular and scenic cruises in the world. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Chef Alberto Lozano, who oversees Huset in Svalbard, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his high-end restaurant offering a multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings sourced from the land and seas around Svalbard. Owned by Norwegian coastal cruise line Hurtigruten, Huset is a Michelin-star quality restaurant that just might offer some of the best dining in the world, not just in the Spitsbergen archipelago, which is located just a few hundred miles south of the North Pole. For more information, visit www.huset.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Many cameras now feature IBIS: in-body image stabilization. But do you really need a stabilized body? Can you use just a stabilized lens? And for that matter, is image stabilization just a crutch for lazy photographers? Also in this episode, we ponder perfect photo destinations. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-168-ibis)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Hurtigruten (https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-us/about-us/voyages/coastal-express) Why IS/VR Matter, Ken Rockwell (https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/image-stabilization.htm) Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad) Tyler Stalman (https://www.youtube.com/@stalman) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: JOYROOM Portable 2000mAh Wireless Charger Compatible for Apple Watch (https://amzn.to/4c9ojUc) Kirk's snapshot: Camel Camel Camel (https://camelcamelcamel.com/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

A Norway Trip Report...on today's Milenomics² Podcast 01:00 Scope: 2 weeks in Norway. Oslo, Tromso, Lofoten then back to Oslo for a few days. Wanted to get away from people. Love the coast, and Norway has a LOT of coastline Spent most of our time in the arctic Circle (but not considered the arctic) Map: 10:12 Outbound: Air France. LAX-CDG Plus a 4hr layover. Flight was smooth and the daytime departure was nice Got to experience the new LAX Air France lounge. Open 3 weeks ago. New is always better. 4hrs in CDG was perfect with kids. Got through immigration, train to the 2F terminal, settled into a lounge, everyone showered and then about 45 minutes later we were off to the gate Kids meal was pre-ordered and was great. CDG-OSL very basic, service by Amelia (by Air France) 20:10 Getting to Oslo from the airport Fly to vs Vy. Trains run every 10-20 minutes. Travel time is less than 30 minutes. Flytoget calls itself the 'fastest' airport train. This might be true, but only by a minute or two. Vy is a few minutes slower. Faster than driving even. Flytoget has Kids free vs VY so the prices start to converge when you take this into consideration approx $12 - 24 per person one way. Taxi was about $125. We had 4 of these one ways to do so we needed to get good at them. Vy app is not as good as the Ruter app for buying tickets with US credit cards. Stick to the Ruter app. Ruter and VY app cannot buy flytoget tickets, so Ruter + Flytoget app are the ideal combo. Tickets can also easily be bought at the ticket machines. 25:20 Clarion hotel the hub (a strawberry hotel) Location is great, just off Oslo central station 810(!) rooms. Norway's Largest hotel. Did not feel this big. Booked family size room for 16000 points With a Strata Premier this is 8000 TYP transferred to Choice. Included a pull out sofa which was already set up for us. Includes full buffet breakfast with omelette and crepe station. Nice, newish hotel. Certainly a great way to spend TYP and appreciate they book family rooms. Came back and worked to get connecting rooms. Seemed willing to even give some partial extra credit for the family room vs. 2 regular rooms. 30:58 Oslo: World city, really a great feel to the city, full of energy, parks and fantastic amounts of museums. 20+ Hours of daylight. People outdoors and a city that is alive. Paris and Prague feels. But English is a first or second language in most signs and interaction. Summer in Norway is Wildflower season. The landscaping in the cities is beautiful. Be Aware of your surroundings at night. There were some sketchy areas we stumbled into. Nothing too rough but still, be aware. Food was easy to find and diverse Interesting food halls: Oslo Street Food or Barcode Street Food Most world cuisine was easy to find and well done. Getting around is so easy. There are very few people driving cars. Taxis only really. Malls. So many malls. Beautiful they way they preserved the facade of the building and then you walk in and find a 3 story mall. NeoTokyo Store was stocked with Japanese toys/foods/snacks. Normal Store was a favorite of my two kids for candy/gum/interesting small dollar shopping for them. Gets rural quickly, leave city center and you're in the forest. Everything I saw ahead of visiting said to get out of Oslo -- I really, really enjoyed Oslo, and wish we spent more time there. SO much to explore. 35:24 Food in Norway Solid! Nothing like I was expecting Even in Tromso easy to find good options: Sushi, Thai, Fish & Chips, kid friendly food everywhere. Lofoten: had some meals out, touristy but to be expected. Our budget flex was that we had an airbnb in Tromso/Lofoten with a kitchen. Instead you could opt for prepared foods from the grocery. Reindeer: not bad. My 9 year old ordered it twice. Fruits and veggies are plentiful and easy to find in stores. Strawberry, raspberry, blueberry season. Fantastic berries that were easy to find. Had one meal that was Norwegian. It was 'ok.' Watermelon, passion fruit, grapes, nectarines, mangoes etc. 45:36 Travel to Tromso and Lofoten 1 quick 2hr flight on Norwegian Fine. Much better than southwest. Included 4 checked bags and overhead access. Incoming plane had everyone deplane and then boarded us and took off all in less than 35 minutes Pretty views from the plane on the right side as we approached Tromso. Tromso rental car: Hertz Months out cars were expensive. One way rentals to Lofoten were nearly $2000. Originally booked an Alamo rate about $700 for a week. Anything less than 7 days was over $1200. Was told this would be an automated kiosk. That's likely old info. All rental companies at the airport had full manned areas. Rented a VW ID.4 ev. Got a VW ID.4 $524 for a week. Tolls, ferries and parking meant a $300 pre-authorization. Ended up using about $80 in tolls with 1000 miles driven. Tolls are once per hour, regardless of how many you go through. Most tolls were under $2. Returned it late and nearly empty. I didn't want to bother charging it. Was quoted about $25 plus the cost of electricity if I returned it under “around 70%”. I decided to leave it as empty as possible and skip a charging stop on the return since I'm paying for the convenience. Tours: get your guide+ capital one shopping Commodity tours are a great use of capital one. Click through and don't buy, a few days later a good offer comes to email. Clicked through a common tour operator and didn't end up paying for the tour. Used some chase UR Received a 38.5% cash back offer from Capital One shopping Which….just worked! Took two tours down from 100 or so per person to 63 or so per person 51:29 Tromso: where to stay? The city is….well, a city. Has a few strawberry hotels and a Radisson Blu Parking is about $4/hr in the main tourists area. I don't know if any hotel has parking. You could certainly get around on public transit (hard with kids) even to far flung parts of the area. But being away from the city is quick and easy. 15 minutes puts you in an incredibly rural beautiful environment. If I had it to do over I'd stay on the island of Kvaløya near Esterboten or Sommory. You're close to Tromso but with incredible views: The best grocery store seemed to be the Eurospar on E862 No other store matched it for fresh fruits and veggies. Grocery prices are reasonable, stores are stocked with plenty of great fresh options and even some ethnic staples. Beer and Wine are expensive and wine is only sold at Vinmonopolat stores. 56:52 Low-ish season in Tromso / Lofoten Busy time is apparently northern lights and early spring for winter sports I thought summer in Tromso was fantastic Negatives, whale season is not summer. Did see some porpoise. Tours were 10-25% full. Small enough that you got to know the group. Slow pace in Northern Norway. Very Slow. 9-10 max 1:00:11 Tromso to Lofoten islands. This was the ultimate “what's the best way to get there” test Flying might have worked. Except cars were extremely pricey at Svolvaer, and the closet airport had a tiny runway. There are no direct flights from Tromso to Svolvaer. At some level it meant a full day of travel either by car or air. So we road tripped it. There are high speed Ferries that don't take cars, and drop you in Harstad (still not where we wanted to be). There are options that involve busses. But again with mobility issues (little kids) I wanted a car. Option 1: over land. 6hrs or so. About 500km. no views, and locals say not worth doing. Option 2: two ferries plus about 300km of driving. 8hrs. Option 3: Hurtigruten. Maybe 14 hrs but nearly direct. Not every day. Must prebook. Weird hours. If you're going to book this book it on the Norwegian language site (and maybe with a VPN) for the lowest pricing. Needed to decide which to do, booked nothing ahead of time. Originally decided on the south, direct drive. Was swayed by locals to take the ferries. Big mistake. Senja was a really beautiful place. Pivoted and made it work, thanks to my wife's quick Google searching and reassuring calming down. Just drive straight. Roads are easy and we did the return in just about 6hrs with a short break in the middle. I think a more standard trip is flying to Lofoten from either Oslo, Bergen or Bodo. Adding in Lofoten pushed the complexity up. I'm very glad we went to Lofoten I loved it, impossible to describe. My Final Route looked like this: 1:18:34 Ferries. Interesting for People, Terrible for Cars Cars line up early, fit very few cars. Tour Busses get to cut the line. Arrived about 50 minutes early and was #12 in line. For the second ferry in Gryllfjord I was an hour+ early and #65-70 in line (!) Scan license place and auto charge. People without a car are free EV pays half price Seems like a service to connect islands with last mile service, not as a method of reliable car transport Not worth doing. Long waits, no way to pre-book and no guarantee you can get on these ferries. 1:20:44 Lofoten: Need to get beyond Svolvaer for the best of the islands. Svolvaer is any other fishing village. Past Svolvaer is unlike anywhere I've ever been. Islands as far as the eye can see, some of the best driving I've ever done Harrowing roads in some places where you need to pass a bus or truck and there isn't enough room Peace and quiet. Weather was unusually warm. Anyone can take a good picture in Lofoten. Surprising numbers of beaches and swimmable areas. Tours: Oslo: brunch on the fjord, nice but nothing overly impressive about the brunch. Fram Museum (Fantastic, captivated my two kids for 90+ minutes) Tromso: fjord boat tour, arctic fishing. Incredible with the weather we had. Husky cafe tour and training Floating sauna and swim Lofoten: silent trollfjord tour, beaches Henningsvær, Lofoten: Extremely touristy. 1:33:20 Return to Oslo and Return home. By now we're pros getting to/from Oslo Airport Back to the hotel for connecting rooms....that were not ready for us Let it go a day, fixed it the next day. 3 days in Olso: Shopping, city exploration, parks and playgrounds for the kids. Could have spent more time and seen even more museums. Return home on Air France, overnight in Paris. It all just worked. 1:45:15 Overall impressions Such a laid back country. Almost too laid back (ferry story). Food was not an issue at all. A huge misconception is that the food here is not accessible. Cigarette smoking is everywhere unfortunately. Alcohol laws are not in line with the rest of Europe and can be pricey. Sunday is a big deal. Almost all stores close. Joker groceries are open Sunday. Tourist towns like Tromso are….touristy but people also live there. Fun to visit the malls and see their daily lives. Talking to people led us to some of the best surprises of the trip. Nice to be in a country where we could communicate easily. Midnight sun was more of a feature than a bug. We packed our days often going 8am to 10pm Driving 1000+miles was a mix of very easy and white knuckling. Speed limits make no sense. Lots of Amalfi style 1.5 lane roads in Senja and the Lofoten Islands.

Teil zwei mit Vollbluttouristikerin Sainey Sawaneh und Leoni Dickerhoff von HX Hurtigruten Expeditions. Die Themen: Fünf Schiffe und Destinationen; Next Stop Antarktis; Eis-Schöllchen vs. Seeeis; Mit Zodiacs cruisen; Galapagos Inseln auch im Programm; MS Santa Cruz; Bordsprache Englisch und Deutsch; Größere MS Roald Amundsen und MS Fridtjof Nansen; Kleinere MS Fram und MS Spitzbergen; Knackige Polarwinter erleben; Equipment an Bord; Kälte macht hungrig; All Inclusive-Menge und Restaurantvielfalt inkl. Milchshake; Norwegisch legerer Dresscode; Tierreichtum in der Antarktis; Tierroute Falklandinseln, Südgeorgien und Antarktis, Top Five Die Welt ist schön, schau sie dir an. Finde Deinen persönlichen Reiseberater auf https://solamento.com/ Schreib uns deine Fragen und Anmerkungen an: podcast@solamento.de

Vollbluttouristikerin Sainey Sawaneh heute als Host mit Expeditionsleiterin Leoni Dickerhoff von HX Hurtigruten Expeditions. Die Themen: Unternehmenshistorie; Post, Fisch und Menschen hurtig transportieren; Kurze Stopps beim klassischen Postschiff; Außergewöhnliche Anlegeorte; Natur im Vordergrund; Erlebnisse auf Expedition; Aufgaben einer Expeditionsleiterin; Wissenschaftler und Historiker an Bord; Über die Regionen lernen; Discovery Sessions; Studierte Meereswissenschaftlerin und Tauchlehrerin; Vielfalt; Nachhaltigkeit und neue Schiffe; Hoher Frauenanteil Die Welt ist schön, schau sie dir an. Finde Deinen persönlichen Reiseberater auf https://solamento.com/ Schreib uns deine Fragen und Anmerkungen an: podcast@solamento.de

Podcast Description:   What does Hurtigruten mean?  You will learn that and dive into the world of sustainable cruising with Carly Biggart, VP of Sales and Marketing at Hurtigruten. How has Hurtigruten's 130 year history set them up to lead the charge is preserving places and offering authentic experiences, by falling in love with the places they travel to. Discover how this innovative cruise line is revolutionizing responsible travel along Norway's stunning coastline. Learn practical strategies for balancing profitability with environmental stewardship, engaging employees in sustainability efforts. We talk about everything from circularity to mistakes along their sustainability journey. Whether you're a travel industry professional or a conscious traveler, this episode offers valuable insights on navigating the future of sustainable tourism.  Key Takeaways: ●      Sustainability should be a core part of a company's DNA, not just an add-on.●      Authentic communication about sustainability efforts is crucial, including being transparent about challenges to avoid greenwashing.●      Sourcing locally and engaging with communities can enhance both sustainability and guest experiences.●      industry collaboration is vital for advancing sustainability in tourism.●      Deepening existing sustainability commitments (like food waste reduction) can be as important as adding new initiatives.●      Sustainability can be a powerful tool for attracting both customers and employees who share these values.●      Experiencing sustainable travel firsthand can inspire guests to make changes in their own lives.   Quote:  “When people are onboarded at Hurtigruten, to be honest, they will have a passion for sustainability.”  Show Notes: Learn more about their itineraries: https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-us Sign up for the Sustainable Hotelier Insider: everything you need to know about sustainable hospitality industry news,  how to start to enhance your journey, frameworks to follow, and innovative products, technologies, and software! https://www.greenluxeinc.com/newsletter  #Authenticity, #Norway, #NorthernLights, #ESG, #HotelSalesandMarketing, #SustaianableCruising, #ProgressNotPerfection, #CircularEconomy, #FoodWaste, #GuestExperience, #SustainableProcurement, #EmployeeValues, #HospitalityTopTalent, #DNA, #DestinationStewardship Timestamps:  Cruise ships, Norway, and sustainability. (2:56)Hurtigruten's sustainable practices and their impact on the environment and local communities. (8:16)Sustainability in the travel industry, balancing authenticity and progress. (13:18)Sustainability practices and initiatives in the travel industry. (17:52)Sustainability in the travel industry. (22:41)Sustainability in the travel industry, with a focus on reducing food waste and deepening commitments. (30:45)Hurtigruten cruises and their unique itineraries, focusing on the North Cape line and Svalbard. (35:56)Sustainability in the cruise industry with a focus on protecting wildlife and communities. (40:58)  

Hedda Felin, CEO of Hurtigruten Norway, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her company's exciting new itineraries for 2025-26, highlighting unparalleled Northern Lights viewing, robust sustainability initiatives and the locally sourced cuisine of the Norwegian Coastal Kitchen program. Felin also describes Hurtigruten's industry-leading sustainability initiatives and the difference between the 132-year-old Norwegian Coastal Express and the company's new premium Signature sailings. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Hear about cruising the waters of Alaska and British Columbia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Susan Portnoy about her recent experience on a Hurtigruten expedition ship. Why should you do this cruise? Susan says, "I think it's not going to be for everybody. It is a long journey. It's 18 days. That is music to my heart, but may not be for everyone. But it's also more intrepid. It's not the kind of trip where you've got a lot of boardwalks and stores and places to hang out, which you might do and have in Juneau or Haines. We went to uninhabited islands. One was, for example, St. Matthews, which belongs to Alaska. Very few people know that. And more people have climbed Everest than been on St. Matthews." Adventure Cruise from Nome, Alaska to Vancouver: A Day-by-Day Journey Susan Portnoy recently embarked on an unforgettable Hurtigruten expedition cruise from the remote town of Nome, Alaska, to Vancouver, Canada. This 18-day journey was perfect for those seeking adventure, wildlife, and a deeper connection with nature and culture. Here's a day-by-day breakdown of this remarkable voyage: DAY 1: The Expedition Began The adventure started in Nome, Alaska. After flying into Anchorage and boarding a charter flight to Nome, everyone embarked on the MS Roald Amundsen. This expedition class ship can hold up to 500 passengers. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/alaska-cruise/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Skjeldam, CEO of HX, the expedition cruise product from Hurtigruten, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about ESG  (environmental, social and governance) ratings as a way to quantify HX's long-standing commitment to sustainability. This includes use of shore power, community support and onboard scientific research, all while achieving upscale experiential luxury. Skjeldam also encourages travel advisors to promote expedition cruising through HX's training programs. For more information, visit www.TravelHX.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Danish Delight: An Unforgettable Day at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-danish-delight-an-unforgettable-day-at-tivoli-gardens Story Transcript:Da: Solens stråler begyndte at falde da Lars og Freja trådte ind i Tivoli.En: The sun's rays began to fall as Lars and Freja entered Tivoli.Da: De var venner.En: They were friends.Da: De var spændte.En: They were excited.Da: Denne dag skulle være sjov.En: This day was supposed to be fun.Da: Tivoli larmte.En: Tivoli was noisy.Da: Skrig og latter fyldte luften.En: Screams and laughter filled the air.Da: Børnene løb rundt.En: Children ran around.Da: Forlystelserne kørte.En: The rides were going.Da: Det var en glad dag for alle.En: It was a happy day for everyone.Da: Og Lars og Freja skulle opleve det sammen.En: And Lars and Freja were going to experience it together.Da: Først gik de mod Rutschebanen.En: First, they headed towards the Roller Coaster.Da: Det var sjovt.En: It was fun.Da: Lars råbte hele turen.En: Lars shouted the whole ride.Da: Freja grinede af ham.En: Freja laughed at him.Da: Flere ture fulgte.En: More rides followed.Da: De prøvede Hurtigruten, Den Flyvende Kuffert og mange andre.En: They tried the Speedboat, The Flying Suitcase, and many others.Da: Tiden fløj afsted.En: Time flew by.Da: De følte sig glade og trætte.En: They felt happy and tired.Da: Efter forlystelserne blev de sultne.En: After the rides, they got hungry.Da: De ledte efter mad.En: They looked for food.Da: Lars ønskede rødgrød med fløde.En: Lars wanted red berry pudding with cream.Da: Freja grinte.En: Freja chuckled.Da: Hun vidste, han talte ikke dansk godt.En: She knew he didn't speak Danish well.Da: Han var svensk.En: He was Swedish.Da: Hvordan kunne han sige "rødgrød med fløde"?En: How could he say "red berry pudding with cream"?Da: Lars gjorde et forsøg.En: Lars made an attempt.Da: Hans udtale var mærkelig.En: His pronunciation was strange.Da: Freja grinte endnu mere.En: Freja laughed even more.Da: Men hun hjalp ham.En: But she helped him.Da: Hun gentog ordet for ham.En: She repeated the word for him.Da: "Rødgrød med fløde".En: "Rødgrød med fløde."Da: Lars prøvede igen.En: Lars tried again.Da: Og igen.En: And again.Da: Og igen.En: And again.Da: De brugte lang tid på det.En: They spent a long time on it.Da: De grinte og snakkede.En: They laughed and talked.Da: Det var sjovt for dem begge.En: It was fun for both of them.Da: Langsomt blev Lars bedre.En: Slowly, Lars got better.Da: Han kunne sige det!En: He could say it!Da: Freja klappede af ham.En: Freja applauded him.Da: Han havde klaret det.En: He had done it.Da: Nu var det tid til at spise.En: Now it was time to eat.Da: Lars bestilte sin rødgrød med fløde.En: Lars ordered his red berry pudding with cream.Da: Han sagde det rigtigt.En: He said it right.Da: Freja bestilte også.En: Freja ordered too.Da: De satte sig ned.En: They sat down.Da: De snakkede mere og grinede.En: They talked more and laughed.Da: De nød deres mad.En: They enjoyed their food.Da: Og de nød hinandens selskab.En: And they enjoyed each other's company.Da: Dagen gled væk.En: The day slipped away.Da: Solen gik ned.En: The sun went down.Da: Lysene i Tivoli blinkede.En: The lights in Tivoli blinked.Da: De gik rundt og så alt.En: They walked around and saw everything.Da: Det var magisk for dem begge.En: It was magical for both of them.Da: De følte sig glade.En: They felt happy.Da: De havde haft en god dag.En: They had had a good day.Da: Tiden kom til at sige farvel.En: The time came to say goodbye.Da: De forlod Tivoli.En: They left Tivoli.Da: De var trætte, men glade.En: They were tired but happy.Da: De havde haft det sjovt.En: They had had fun.Da: Og de havde lært noget nyt.En: And they had learned something new.Da: Lars kunne nu sige "rødgrød med fløde".En: Lars could now say "rødgrød med fløde."Da: Han ville huske denne dag i meget lang tid.En: He would remember this day for a very long time.Da: Og sådan endte deres dag i Tivoli.En: And that's how their day at Tivoli ended.Da: De sagde farvel til hinanden.En: They said goodbye to each other.Da: De gik hjem.En: They went home.Da: De havde begge et smil på læben.En: They both had a smile on their face.Da: Det havde været en god dag.En: It had been a good day.Da: En meget god dag.En: A very good day. Vocabulary Words:friends: vennerexcited: spændtefun: sjovnoisy: larmendescreams: skriglaughter: latterchildren: børnrides: fornøjelsernehappy: gladexperience: opleveroller coaster: rutschebanenshouted: råbtelaughter: grinedespeedboat: hurtigrutenflying suitcase: flyvende kufferthungry: sultnered berry pudding with cream: rødgrød med flødepronunciation: udtalestrange: mærkeligattempt: forsøgrepeat: gentoglearned: lærtorder: bestilletalked: snakkedemagical: magiskgood: det var godtime: tidensay goodbye: sige farvelsmile: smil

Relevant Reports: European Direct Lender Rankings FY23: https://go.reorg-research.com/reorg-european-direct-lender-rankings 2023 CEEMEA Credit Wrap: https://go.reorg-research.com/ceemea-credit-wrap-2023 Each episode of Reorg's weekly EMEA Core Credit podcast series features detailed discussions on issues and companies across the credit lifecycle. This week's podcast includes discussions on: -Why French luxury fashion retailer Isabel Marant's senior secured notes caught the attention of hedge funds. -And Norwegian cruise ship operator Hurtigruten is working to refinance its €285 million senior secured notes due 2025 with a new private debt instrument. -European telecoms provider United Group recently tapped the primary market to refinance existing debt. If you are not a Reorg subscriber, request access here: go.reorg-research.com/Podcast-Trial We're looking for feedback to improve the podcast experience! Please share your thoughts here: www.research.net/r/Reorg_podcast_survey For more information on our latest events and webinars: reorg.com/resources/events-and-webinars/ Sign up to our weekly newsletter Reorg on the Record: reorg.com/resources/reorg-on-the-record/ #leveragedfinance #highyield #restructuring #performingcredit #distresseddebt #debtrestructuring #leveragedloans

Norwegens legendäre Postschiff-Linie Hurtigruten („schnelle Verbindung“) wurde 1893 gegründet, um die abgelegenen Dörfer an der atemberaubend faszinierenden Westküste Norwegens bis rauf zum Nordkap mit dem „Rest der Welt“ zu verbinden: Seither brachten die Boote neben Waren und Neuigkeiten auch immer schon Reisende ans „Ende der Welt“. Und das tun sie bis heute. In 34 Häfen stoppt das Schiff zwischen Bergen und dem Nordkap auf Hin-und Rückweg binnen zwölf Tagen. Es gibt organisierte Ausflüge zu Wikingerdörfern, Hundeschlitten-Farmen oder auch mal „nur“ Bergwanderungen – und dabei meistens Eindrücke der Kategorie „unvergesslich“ bis hin zu „once in a lifetime“. Manche buchen die Reise aus Abenteuerlust, andere, um am nördlichsten Ende des europäischen Festlandes einen Hauch von Ewigkeit zu spüren. Und manche, weil sie ohne schlechtes Gewissen kreuzfahren wollen. Denn das Unternehmen „Hurtigruten“ weiß, wie sehr die Kreuzfahrt-Branche wegen der Umweltbelastung in der Kritik steht und steht auf Nachhaltigkeit: Die Schiffsflotte wird auf hybride Motoren mit Batterie-Antrieb umgerüstet. Eine Sendung über das Reisen auf alten (See-)Wegen in neuen Zeiten. Eine Reportage von Wiebke Keuneke & Mark Diening

Carly Biggart, vice president of sales and marketing for the Americas for Hurtigruten Norway, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Hurtigruten's history, focusing on both coastal cruising along the Norwegian coast and expedition cruises that emphasize science and education when traveling with HX, Hurtigruten's new sister brand. Biggart details the fleet, including hybrid electric ships, plans for a zero-emission ship by 2030, and new itineraries, including the North Cape Express and a Western Africa expedition cruise. For more information, visit www.Hurtigruten.com and www.AgentPortal.Hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Join hosts April Botta, Lynne Macolini, and Whitney Mattox as they continue the captivating journey through Alaska in the second part of our special series. We're delighted to welcome back Susan Snyder, Independent Travel Advisor with Coasters & Castles Travel, who shares the concluding chapter of her epic 18-night expedition cruise aboard Hurtigruten.

Join your hosts April Botta, Lynne Macolini, and Whitney Mattox as we embark on a thrilling expedition cruise through the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska. In this special two-part series, we're thrilled to have Susan Snyder, an Independent Travel Advisor with Coasters & Castles Travel, sharing her unforgettable 18-night journey aboard Hurtigruten.

Daniel Skjeldam, CEO of Hurtigruten Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about why his expedition cruise line is changing its name from Hurtigruten Expeditions to just HX. At the same time Hurtigruten Norway, the line's Norwegian coastal voyages unit, will become just Hurtigruten, the name its long been known as in Europe (see related story in this issue of Insider Travel Report). For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.  

At the age of 29, Asta Lassesen was already one of the youngest CFOs in the cruise industry — but she was not done there. A few years later, she became the first female CEO of Hurtigruten Expeditions, one of the oldest companies in the travel industry.   In this episode, sponsored by Hurtigruten Expeditions, Kenneth Shapiro (Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of TravelAge West) steps in for Emma Weissmann to chat with Lassesen about her experience working as a young female chief executive for a company with a long history. Listeners will also hear about Lassesen's childhood in Norway, where she grew up as a member of a fishing family. (Hint: She started working at age 7.)   Lassesen will also highlight Hurtigruten's current cruise offerings and the company's plans for the future, which include sailing to amazing destinations far beyond its core polar itineraries. She also discusses what's behind Hurtigruten's strong push for sustainable cruising, and what she would like to see from her cruise industry peers. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Hurtigruten Expeditions: www.hurtigruten.com ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Digital Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Kelly, CEO of Travel Nunavut, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how easy it is to get to his Arctic territory in northern Canada. With an abundance of waterfalls, polar bears and narwhals, expedition cruise lines are also sailing here, including Hapag-Lloyd, Hurtigruten, Ponant, Silversea. Lindblad and Adventure Canada. Kelly details the best times to visit, the new Wi-Fi and cell phone connectivity and much more. For more information, visit www.TravelNunavut.ca.  If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Sail the East Coast Fjords of Greenland Come explore the rarely visited East Coast of Greenland for a unique polar experience!  While sailing through the world's largest fjord system, you will get to explore the epic grandeur by foot and kayak, so you can get up close to the amazing landscape filled with mountains, glaciers, icebergs and maybe even a polar bear or two!   People visit Greenland for the natural beauty, the wildlife and sometimes the chance to see the Northern Lights. Our guest today, sailed on Hurtugruten's MS Fram, the same ship I went to Antarctica on.  When you are not out on landings, there is always plenty to do on board. Find out why Jim's Greenland Expedition is now his wife's most favorite trip EVER on today's show! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos and more cool info about a Greenland East Coast Expedition.   To learn more about this tour, visit Hurtigruten (and please use my link.  You will be helping to support the program at no additional cost to you - thanks!). Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

Hurtigruten's MS Fram : Expedition Ship Behind the Scenes Take a peek behind the scenes of a polar expedition ship, Hurtigruten's MS Fram, the ship I recently took on my three week expedition to Antarctica and the Falkland and South Georgia Islands. I wondered how they made things operate so smoothly when we were so far from civilization and a hardward store for parts, a grocery store for food, and a water or sewage treatment plant for our daily necesities. Today, we explore the Bridge, where the Captain and crew navigate, the Kitchen, the Engine Room, the Expdition's Tender Pit, and the Crew Quarters.  It's a fascinating journey! Visit the website to see photos and get more Behind the Scenes details, and to see and hear about my amazing Antarctic expedition! Learn more about Hurtigruten's outstanding expeditions HERE. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

Antarctica Expedition including the Falkland and South Georgia Islands Part II Best trip EVER!  In Part I, we sailed to the Falklands and the South Georgia Islands.  In today's show, we finally reach Antarctica, and the beauty and magic of what I see brings tears of joy to my eyes. In addition to all of the amazing glaciers and sculptural icebergs we see, we see hundreds of thousands of penguins of several breeds.  We see whales - and we weren't even there during 'whale' season! We get to hike around the penguins, kayak around the icebergs and experience this polar wonderland  in ways I will never forget. Learn what its like to go on an expedition ship (I went on Hurtigruten's MS Fram).  You'll learn what its like each day, who goes on these expeditions, what you eat and so much more. I was blown away and can't wait to share it with you! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE. Learn more about Hurtigruten's outstanding expeditions HERE. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

Welcome back to Supernatural Park! We're exploring the Northeast Greenland National Park today and we're doing it by dog sled! Traditionally, dogsledding has been the best way to get around this land of ice, especially since there are no roads for miles, and no big cities for that matter either!We're going whale watching today, or rather Akhlut watching. A shapeshifting wolf that turns into a whale, you'll want to watch out for pawprints that lead to or from the shore and then disappear. We'll also be exploring what it means to be a part of a community and how orca whales interact with theirs. Watch out for the Qiivitoq and remember; do NOT feed the wildlife! If you're interested in learning more about the southern resident killer whale and ways you can help protect this critically endangered species, please visit www.NOAAfisheries.gov and NWF.Org and search for the keyword orcas.  You can also visit Take Action | Wild Orca to see what actions you can take to save killer whales.Sources: “5 Interesting Facts about the Climate of Greenland.” Global.hurtigruten.com, global.hurtigruten.com/destinations/greenland/inspiration/greenland-climate-facts/.“A Brief History of Dog Sledding.” Outdoor Dog World, 13 Mar. 2019, outdoordogworld.com/dog-sledding-history/.“Everything You Need to Know about Dog Sledding.” Manawa, www.manawa.com/en/articles/dog-sledding-question-answer-session. Accessed 16 Mar. 2023.“History of Dog Sledding.” Hurtigruten.com, Hurtigruten, 2011, www.hurtigruten.com/destinations/norway/inspiration/attractions/history-of-dog-sledding/.Sage, Florian. “Akhlut, Hunter from the Depth.” Flo's History, www.floshistory.com/blog/2021/04/20-akhlut-h8hbe-gj55g-rtlet-ng4w9-kl4zt-5w6al-r8spg-7w2rg-j7tpc-y8mc7-2zzdz-y4bst-egrgt-wc78r-wpkfa-3gzsy-4lpg3-g5pbd-pzfsr-9fyar-6pfb4-89kxj-dyp2w-wp36r-gk44y-59ysj-a3gf7-zgfjy-csnks-7a4lg. Accessed 16 Mar. 2023.“The National Park.” Visit Greenland, visitgreenland.com/about-greenland/national-park-2/.“The Whale Museum.” The Whale Museum, 2019, whalemuseum.org/pages/issues-affecting-the-orcas.Twigg, Melissa. “Ittoqqortoormiit Guest House in Greenland Could Be the Most Remote Hotel on Earth.” CNN, 26 Apr. 2019, www.cnn.com/travel/article/ittoqqortoormiit-greenland-remote-hotel/index.html.

Antarctica Expedition plus the Falklands and the South Georgia Islands : Part I Best trip EVER!  Join me on an EPIC journey to the seventh continent:  Antarctica to see the wildlife, icebergs and glaciers of the south polar seas.  En route, we visit the Falkland and South Georgia Islands, rugged places of history and outstanding wildlife!  South Georgia is called the Serengheti of the Southern Oceans for good reason! Learn what its like to go on an expedition ship where you are actually ACTIVE, instead of a regular cruise ship, and why you never run out of fun and exciting things to do.   In Part I, we head to the Falklands and South Georgia islands.   I went on Hurtigruten's MS Fram.  I was blown away and can't wait to share it with you! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE. Learn more about Hurtigruten's outstanding expeditions HERE. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest

Join TMR's Daniel McCarthy as he talk with Hedda Felin, the CEO of Hurtigruten, for an inspiring conversation about sustainability and leadership in the cruise industry. As a first-time cruise executive and one of the few female CEOs in the industry, Felin shares her unique perspective on how Hurtigruten is leading the way in sustainable cruising. Discover the challenges and opportunities that come with promoting sustainable tourism, learn how Hurtigruten is now targeting the North American market, and hear how the ringing in its 130th year in operation. From innovative ship designs to partnerships with local communities, Felin and Hurtigruten are setting a new standard for sustainability in the cruise industry. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of responsible tourism and what it takes to be a leader in the industry. Tune in now to the latest episode of Check-In.

Hedda Felin, CEO of Hurtigruten Norway, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her cruise line is launching two special Norwegian coastal cruises, Svalbard Express and North Cape Express, using a completely refurbished ship. These cruises will be dedicated to leisure guests as opposed to Norwegians being ferried between coastal towns and will offer premium services and elevated cuisine. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

During this panel, originally posted during our Virtual RoadShow: Adventure & Expedition Travel, held Jan. 23-26 and moderated by James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, top expedition cruise and adventure tour executives tell you what to book in expedition and adventure this year and beyond. They detail the products, the target clients, and the trends in adventure and expedition travel. Panelists include Cara Matthew, regional sales manager for Quark Expeditions; Anthony Iozzia, regional sales director for Atlas Ocean Voyages; Becky Helms, sales director-East, Hurtigruten; Kent Phillips business development manager, Exodus Travels; and Kimberly Stirdivant Wason, director of partnerships at Tour Radar. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Life in Norway Show Episode #68: Lasse Vangstein of Havila Voyages joins the show to talk about the Norwegian Coastal Voyage and the new Havila vessels introduced over the past year. The Norwegian coastal voyage has grown in popularity over the last decade. While still providing a vital transport service for cargo and local passengers, travellers from all over the world to come to Norway to experience the full coastal voyage. For many years Hurtigruten has been the only operator along the route. Now, Havila Voyages are putting brand new ships into service and travellers have a choice. Lasse Vangstein of Havila Voyages joins the show to talk about the history of the coastal service, what makes the trip so special and attractive to international tourists, and what Havila's new ships have to offer. Full show notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/havila-voyages-podcast/

Carly Biggart, vice president of sales for Hurtigruten Group Americas, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Hurtigruten's 130th anniversary next year, its strong bookings, and the debut of a new ship that will sail in the Galapagos. Biggart also details how Hurtigruten is currently converting all its coastal ships to biofuel in the company's bid to be more sustainable. For more information, visit www.AgentPortal.Hurtigruten.com. or www.hurtigruten.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

To teach us about sustainable cruising, today we are sitting down with Daniel Skjeldam, CEO of the Hurtigruten Group based in Oslo, Norway. Daniel's love for travel and sailing began at an early age when his father would take him to the docks in Oslo to see the famous Hurtigruten ships come into port. After serving in the army, Daniel began working for a local airline to make ends meet, and realized he had a strong passion for travel. After several years in the industry and with a huge dose of courage, Daniel approached the Hurtigruten Group's board and asked to be the CEO. After some deliberation, he was chosen as the company's CEO and has been leading the charge in green cruising practices for over a decade. Daniel and I have such a fun and insightful conversation exploring: Why he decided to pursue becoming the CEO of this particular cruising company, why the company made sustainable practices one of their top priorities, innovations his team is leading for sustainable cruising, science that is being performed aboard their ships to learn about the environment (complete with a shoutout to a former guest on the show!), what to look for when booking your own cruise, and so much more! See the full show notes at https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/ Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/Rewildology Join the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologists Follow Rewildology Instagram: https://instagram.com/rewildology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewildology Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewildology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxNVIeC0km8ZGK_1QPy7-iA

Rue founded Outdoor Afro as a social enterprise in 2009.    The now national not-for-profit celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Outdoor Afro incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2015. Today, the staffed organization includes more than 100 trained volunteer leaders, led and designed by Rue to innovate not-for-profit as movements of change.    International cruise line Hurtigruten Expeditions made cruise industry history with the creation of its Black Traveler Advisory Board. Hurtigruten invited Rue to become one of its founding members. Rue took an 18-day Antarctica voyage in February 2022 to help drive change and new opportunities for Black people in the adventure cruise industry, increasing visibility and inclusivity of Black travellers.   When Rue shares stories from the land, people of all walks of life listen. She's served on national platforms with congresspeople, outdoor professionals, corporate partners, and global leaders.   “Nature Swagger” is Rue's first book by American publisher Chronicle Books. This project is a beautiful combination of breathtaking photos and compelling stories of Black joy in nature. The book releases to the public Nov. 1, 2022.    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.    You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a Patron -  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you.      Show Notes Who is Rue and what she does Living in Northern California  Growing up between the city and a ranch Early childhood memories from spending time in nature The importance of hospitality Learning more about her family Having a natural curiosity for the environment  The stories that weren't being told Sharing a new narrative of the Black experience The origin story of Outdoor Afro in 2009 Asking herself the question - what does she really want to do? Growing through outdoor experiences Being an early adopter of technology  Growing a team of 120 Outdoor Afro Volunteer Leaders  The joy of nature and the joy of being outside The importance of remaining a practitioner  Her love of the water Spending time in Antarctica  The importance of having the right gear Designing a new clothing collaboration with REI REI X Outdoor Afro Wanting to solve problems especially with fit and function Wanting to wear bright colours  2022 and what a year it's been  Why Outdoor Afro has been a 13 year overnight success story  Writing her book over the past 2 years  Book: Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors  How to connect with Rue on the Socials Her plans/visions for 2023 Thinking about succession planning for Outdoor Afro Final words of advice    Social Media   Website ruemapp.com    Instagram @ruemapp    Facebook @RueMapp    Twitter @RueMapp    Book: Nature Swagger Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.    An exquisite combination of beautiful photography and compelling stories, this book from Outdoor Afro founder, Rue Mapp, celebrates Black joy in nature.    Filled with breathtaking photography, inspiring stories, profiles, and spotlights from Outdoor Afro group members, prominent Black leaders in outdoor spaces, and other organizations, this book inspires Black communities to reclaim their place in the natural world. Interspersed throughout are essays from Mapp on the rich history of Black involvement in the outdoors, activism, and conservation, as well as resources for readers who want to deepen their own connection with the elements. A perfect blend of gorgeous photographs, awe-inspiring stories, and Black history, this collection is the perfect gift for anyone looking to heal in these sacred natural spaces.   https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/nature-swagger