Podcasts about sognefjord

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Balancing Acts at Sognefjord: A Tale of Plans and Surprises Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/balancing-acts-at-sognefjord-a-tale-of-plans-and-surprises Story Transcript:Nb: Sognefjord glitret i den sene sommerens sollys.En: The Sognefjord glittered in the late summer sunlight.Nb: De bratte klippene reiste seg majestetisk over det rolige vannet.En: The steep cliffs rose majestically over the calm water.Nb: Det var en perfekt ramme for en arbeidsavstand.En: It was a perfect setting for a work retreat.Nb: Sigrid sto på bryggen med en bunke papirer, mens Leif lente seg avslappet mot en stein, kikkende utover fjorden.En: Sigrid stood on the dock with a stack of papers, while Leif leaned casually against a rock, gazing out over the fjord.Nb: "Vi må ha en klar plan," sa Sigrid bestemt.En: "We need a clear plan," Sigrid said firmly.Nb: Hun satte pris på organisasjon og ønsket å imponere sjefen.En: She valued organization and wanted to impress the boss.Nb: "Alt må gå sømløst."En: "Everything must go smoothly."Nb: Leif smilte bredt.En: Leif grinned broadly.Nb: "Selvfølgelig, men vi må også ha litt moro.En: "Of course, but we should also have some fun.Nb: Kanskje en overraskelse eller to?"En: Maybe a surprise or two?"Nb: Sigrid hevet et øyebryn.En: Sigrid raised an eyebrow.Nb: Leif var alltid så spontan.En: Leif was always so spontaneous.Nb: "Hva slags overraskelse tenker du på?"En: "What kind of surprise are you thinking of?"Nb: "Hva med en kajakktur?"En: "How about a kayaking trip?"Nb: foreslo Leif med et glimt i øyet.En: Leif suggested with a twinkle in his eye.Nb: "Det vil være en fantastisk måte for teamet å bli bedre kjent."En: "It would be a fantastic way for the team to get to know each other better."Nb: Sigrid så på listen sin.En: Sigrid glanced at her list.Nb: Det var ingen tid til spontane eventyr.En: There was no time for spontaneous adventures.Nb: Men hun visste at Leif hadde rett.En: But she knew Leif was right.Nb: Noen ganger trengtes det mer enn bare en plan.En: Sometimes, more was needed than just a plan.Nb: Til slutt ga hun etter.En: Finally, she gave in.Nb: "Greit," sa hun motvillig.En: "Alright," she said reluctantly.Nb: "Men vi lager en sikkerhetsplan først."En: "But let's make a safety plan first."Nb: Dagene på Sognefjord begynte strukturert.En: The days at the Sognefjord started out structured.Nb: De hadde møter om morgenen, og Sigrids liste ble fulgt nøye.En: They had meetings in the morning, and Sigrid's list was closely followed.Nb: Kollegaene var imponerte over opplegget.En: The colleagues were impressed with the setup.Nb: Så kom dagen for kajakkturen.En: Then came the day for the kayaking trip.Nb: Vannet var klart og stille da gruppen padlet ut.En: The water was clear and calm as the group paddled out.Nb: Men plutselig bølget en vind opp.En: But suddenly, a wind stirred up.Nb: Bølgene ble høyere, og kajakkene vugget.En: The waves grew higher, and the kayaks rocked.Nb: Sigrids plan for en rolig, kontrollert dag falt sammen.En: Sigrid's plan for a calm, controlled day fell apart.Nb: Hun følte panikk.En: She felt panic.Nb: Men Leif var rolig.En: But Leif remained calm.Nb: "Ingen bekymringer," sa han.En: "No worries," he said.Nb: "Vi ordner dette."En: "We can handle this."Nb: Med Sigrids kart og Leifs ledelse, navigerte de tilbake til trygg grunn.En: With Sigrid's map and Leif's leadership, they navigated back to safe ground.Nb: Gruppen lo og snakket om det spennende eventyret.En: The group laughed and talked about the thrilling adventure.Nb: Selv Sigrid måtte le.En: Even Sigrid had to laugh.Nb: Hun hadde lært noe viktig.En: She had learned something important.Nb: Da turen var over, følte alle at det hadde vært en suksess.En: By the end of the trip, everyone felt it had been a success.Nb: Struktur og spontanitet hadde balansert opplevelsen.En: Structure and spontaneity had balanced the experience.Nb: Sigrid så på Leif.En: Sigrid looked at Leif.Nb: "Takk," sa hun.En: "Thank you," she said.Nb: "Jeg lærte at av og til er det greit å slippe litt kontroll."En: "I learned that sometimes it's okay to let go of a little control."Nb: Leif nikket.En: Leif nodded.Nb: "Og jeg har lært viktigheten av en god plan," sa han med et smil.En: "And I've learned the importance of a good plan," he said with a smile.Nb: Sammen hadde de skapt en opplevelse som alle ville huske.En: Together, they had created an experience that everyone would remember.Nb: Sognefjord sto fortsatt stille og vakkert.En: The Sognefjord still stood silently and beautifully.Nb: Men for Sigrid og Leif, hadde noe forandret seg.En: But for Sigrid and Leif, something had changed.Nb: En ny forståelse hadde grodd mellom organisasjon og frihet, en forståelse av hvordan de utfylte hverandre.En: A new understanding had developed between organization and freedom, an understanding of how they complemented each other. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glitretsteep: brattecliffs: klippenemajestically: majestetiskcalm: roligeretreat: arbeidsavstanddock: bryggenstack: bunkeleaned: lentecasually: avslappetgazing: kikkendefirmly: bestemtorganization: organisasjonsmoothly: sømløstbroadly: bredtspontaneous: spontaneyebrow: øyebrynkayaking: kajakkturtwinkle: glimtglanced: såreluctantly: motvilligthrilling: spennendepanicked: panikkcalm: rolignavigate: navigertecomplemented: utfylteunderstanding: forståelsestructured: strukturertsafety: sikkerhetsadventures: eventyr

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Healing Waters: Sofie's Journey to Reconnecting with Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/healing-waters-sofies-journey-to-reconnecting-with-family Story Transcript:Nb: Sola skinte varmt over Sognefjord, og bølgene glitret som små diamanter.En: The sun shone warmly over the Sognefjord, and the waves glittered like tiny diamonds.Nb: Sofie stod på brygga foran familiehytta.En: Sofie stood on the pier in front of the family cabin.Nb: Hun pustet dypt inn og kjente den rene, friske lufta fylle lungene hennes.En: She took a deep breath, feeling the clean, fresh air fill her lungs.Nb: Det var sommer, og hun hadde reist fra byen for å finne litt ro.En: It was summer, and she had traveled from the city to find some peace.Nb: Hytta lå idyllisk til ved vannkanten, omringet av grønnkledde fjell.En: The cabin was idyllically situated by the water's edge, surrounded by green-clad mountains.Nb: Fuglene kvitret i trærne, og vinden raslet forsiktig i bladene.En: The birds chirped in the trees, and the wind gently rustled the leaves.Nb: Sofie elsket dette stedet, men nå føltes alt annerledes.En: Sofie loved this place, but now everything felt different.Nb: Familien hennes har vært splittet de siste årene.En: Her family had been divided in recent years.Nb: Krangler og misforståelser hadde skapt en avstand mellom dem.En: Arguments and misunderstandings had created a distance between them.Nb: Sofie visste at hun trengte denne tiden alene for å tenke og filtrere følelsene sine.En: Sofie knew she needed this time alone to think and filter her feelings.Nb: Men tankene på familiens forventninger og de uløste problemene gnagde konstant i hodet hennes.En: But thoughts of her family's expectations and the unresolved issues constantly gnawed at her mind.Nb: Hun klarte ikke å slappe av helt.En: She couldn't fully relax.Nb: En ettermiddag satt Sofie ved vannkanten og stirret ut over fjorden.En: One afternoon, Sofie sat by the water's edge, staring out over the fjord.Nb: Hun tok fram telefonen og kikket på kontaktlista.En: She took out her phone and glanced at her contacts.Nb: Blikket hennes stoppet på navnet til søsteren, Anna.En: Her gaze stopped at her sister's name, Anna.Nb: De hadde knapt snakket på mange måneder.En: They had barely spoken in months.Nb: Sofie følte en voksende klump i halsen.En: Sofie felt a growing lump in her throat.Nb: Kanskje det var på tide å ta en samtale, selv om det ville være vanskelig.En: Maybe it was time to have a conversation, even though it would be difficult.Nb: Sofie nølte, men trykket til slutt på ring-knappen.En: Sofie hesitated but eventually pressed the call button.Nb: Hjertet hennes banket raskt mens den ringte.En: Her heart raced as it rang.Nb: Etter noen minutter svarte Anna.En: After a few moments, Anna answered.Nb: "Sofie?"En: "Sofie?"Nb: Annas stemme var nølende.En: Anna's voice was hesitant.Nb: "Hei, Anna," sa Sofie rolig.En: "Hi, Anna," Sofie said calmly.Nb: "Hvordan har du det?"En: "How are you?"Nb: De startet med småprat, men Sofie visste hva hun måtte gjøre.En: They started with small talk, but Sofie knew what she had to do.Nb: Hun måtte konfrontere følelsene sine.En: She had to confront her feelings.Nb: "Jeg har savnet deg," sa hun.En: "I've missed you," she said.Nb: "Jeg føler at vi har glidd fra hverandre, og det gjør vondt."En: "I feel like we've drifted apart, and it hurts."Nb: Det ble stille i andre enden.En: There was silence on the other end.Nb: Sofie kjente tårene presse på.En: Sofie felt tears pressing on.Nb: Så hørte hun Anna sukke.En: Then she heard Anna sigh.Nb: "Jeg vet," sa Anna til slutt.En: "I know," Anna finally said.Nb: "Jeg har også savnet deg.En: "I've missed you too.Nb: Det har vært vanskelig."En: It's been hard."Nb: Samtalen ble raskt følelsesladet.En: The conversation quickly became emotional.Nb: De snakket om de gamle sårene, misforståelsene og forventningene som hadde ført til avstanden.En: They talked about the old wounds, misunderstandings, and expectations that had led to the distance.Nb: Tårer ble felt, og stemmene deres skjelvet.En: Tears were shed, and their voices trembled.Nb: Men midt i alt oppdaget de noe viktig.En: But amidst it all, they discovered something important.Nb: De hadde begge vært såret, men de ville begge reparere forholdet.En: Both had been hurt, but both wanted to repair the relationship.Nb: De innså at de trengte hverandre.En: They realized they needed each other.Nb: "Kan vi møtes?"En: "Can we meet?"Nb: spurte Anna forsiktig.En: Anna asked cautiously.Nb: "Jeg vil gjerne snakke mer og finne ut av ting."En: "I'd like to talk more and figure things out."Nb: "Ja, det vil jeg også," svarte Sofie med en lettelse i stemmen.En: "Yes, I'd like that too," Sofie replied with a sense of relief in her voice.Nb: "Vi tar det ett skritt av gangen."En: "We'll take it one step at a time."Nb: De avsluttet samtalen med et løfte om å møtes snart.En: They ended the conversation with a promise to meet soon.Nb: Sofie ble sittende igjen ved fjorden, men nå føltes luften lettere.En: Sofie remained by the fjord, but now the air felt lighter.Nb: Hun hadde tatt et viktig skritt mot å helbrede familien.En: She had taken an important step toward healing her family.Nb: Nå kunne hun nyte resten av sommeren ved Sognefjord med et nytt håp i hjertet.En: Now she could enjoy the rest of the summer at Sognefjord with new hope in her heart.Nb: Hun følte seg sterkere og mer målrettet.En: She felt stronger and more determined.Nb: Familien betydde alt for henne, og hun var klar for å jobbe for å gjenopprette båndene de en gang hadde.En: Family meant everything to her, and she was ready to work to restore the bonds they once had.Nb: Fra denne roen ved fjorden, så framtiden lysere ut enn på lenge.En: From this calm by the fjord, the future looked brighter than it had in a long time. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinteglittered: glitretpier: bryggabreathe: pustelungs: lungenetravel: reiseidyllically: idyllisksurrounded: omringetchirped: kvitretrustled: rasletdivided: splittetarguments: kranglermisunderstandings: misforståelserdistance: avstandgnawed: gnagdeunresolved: uløsteconversation: samtalehesitated: nøltepressed: trykketthroat: halssigh: sukkeemotional: følelsesladetshed: feltrepair: reparererelationship: forholdetrelief: lettelsepromise: løftehealing: helbrededetermined: målrettetrestore: gjenopprette

The fjord gives its name to the surrounding district of Sogn.The name is related to Norwegian word súg- "to suck", presumably from the surge or suction of the tidal currents at the mouth of the fjord.

Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived.

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lori from Holland America for this week's cruise chat. . Lori did a quick brand overview. Lori mentioned all of the great music venues around the ships. Holland America is a great choice for people who enjoy music! Holland America has 11 perfectly sized ships in four categories. Pinnacle Class has three ships which hosts 2,650 guests. Signature Class has two ships which hosts 2,104 guests. Vista Class has four ships which hosts 1.964 guests. Rotterdam Class has two ships which hosts 1,432 guests. Holland America started doing Alaska Itineraries in 1947. They were the first cruise line in Alaska. When you are going to Alaska, you should extend your stay and do a cruise tour. You can visit Denali or do a mix of both the Yukon and Denali. Then we dove into some really great itineraries. Alaska Cruise Itineraries Round Trip Alaska Cruise Itineraries Round-Trip Seattle, which departs on Saturdays. Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Straight Point, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Alaska Explora via Glacier Bay Roundtrip Seattle. Juneau, Stevens Passage, Ketchikan, Puget Sound, Victoria, BC. Weekly departures from May through late September . 14-Day Great Alaska Explorer. To and From Vancouver. Vancouver, Inside Passage, Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Kodiak, Anchorage, Valdez. On Nieuw Amsterdam - May 2023On Noordam - September 2023 Adding the cruise tour lets you visit Denali National Park and the Yukon via the domed deluxe train! This is the best way to see Alaska! . Next, we moved on to the 7-day Viking Sagas on Amsterdam. You will visit Sognefjord, Flam, Stavanger, Oslo, Oslofjord, Kristiansand., The Netherlands Day At Sea, Scenic Cruising Oslofiord, Oslo. Norway, Kristiansand Norway, Stavanger. Norway, Scenic Cruising Sognefiord, Flam. Norway, Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Collectors Voyages allow guests to combine 2 shorter itineraries into an in-depth exploration of the Mediterranean. 12-day Greek Odyssey + 12-day Mediterranean Tapestry = 24-day Magic of the Mediterranean In the Caribbean, Holland America has a variety of Itineraries. Eastern Caribbean, 7-day roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale Western Caribbean 7-day roundtrip Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. Southern Caribbean 7-Day Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Southern Caribbean Wayfarer 11-day Roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. Southern Wayfarer 14-day roundtrip Fort Lauderdale. Panama Canal Sunfarer Southern Caribbean 11-day Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale & 21-day Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale. Or a 51 or 56-day Tales of the South Pacific Roundtrip from Vancouver. Holland also has a 34-day South Pacific Crossing from San Deigo. We also looked at the 35-day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas from San Deigo on February 27, 2024, & February 15, 2025. 25 or 29-day South Pacific Crossing on April 6, 2024, & March 30, 2025. Lastly, we looked at my favourite itinerary on Westerdam Roundtrip Seattle on June 9, 2024. This is the 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice. Visit: Little Diomede Island, Nome, College Fjord, Prince William Sound, Seward, Anchorage, Hubbard Glacier, Homer, Sitka, Glacier Bay, National Park, Haines (Skagway) Tracy Arm, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert. Seattle. . If you want to learn more about Holland America or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this weeks episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Fluent Fiction - Norwegianwww.FluentFiction.org/Norwegia... Lost in Nature: A Miraculous Mountain Escape Story Transcript: Nb: Ingrid og Johan var et forelsket par som bestemte seg for å dra på fjelltur i de vakre områdene rundt Sognefjorden. En: Ingrid and Johan were a couple in love who decided to go on a mountain trip in the beautiful areas around the Sognefjord. Nb: De hadde med seg mat og drikke, og var klare for en dag i den vakre naturen. En: They had brought food and drink, and were ready for a day in the beautiful nature. Nb: De hadde hørt at utsikten var fantastisk fra toppen av fjellet. En: They had heard that the view from the top of the mountain was amazing. Nb: Etter noen timer med fottur, begynte de å miste veien. En: After a few hours of hiking, they started to lose their way. Nb: De prøvde å finne stien igjen, men det var vanskelig. En: They tried to find the path again, but it was difficult. Nb: De gikk rundt og rundt, men fant ikke veien. En: They went round and round, but could not find the way. Nb: Plutselig hørte de en høy lyd. En: Suddenly they heard a loud noise. Nb: Det var Oskar, en annen turist som også hadde gått seg vill. En: It was Oskar, another tourist who had also gotten lost. Nb: De tre av dem begynte å lete sammen, men det ble mørkt og det begynte å bli kaldt. En: The three of them started searching together, but it was getting dark and it was getting cold. Nb: Ingen av dem hadde med seg lommelykt, så de måtte lete i mørket. En: None of them had a flashlight with them, so they had to search in the dark. Nb: De var utslitte og begynte å lure på om de noen gang ville finne tilbake til stien. En: They were exhausted and began to wonder if they would ever find their way back to the trail. Nb: Da hørte de lyden av en foss. En: Then they heard the sound of a waterfall. Nb: De fulgte lyden og fant til slutt en elv. En: They followed the sound and eventually found a river. Nb: De fulgte langs elva, og til slutt fant de veien tilbake til fjellet de hadde gått fra. En: They followed along the river, and at last found their way back to the mountain from which they had come. Nb: Ingrid, Johan og Oskar var utrolig glade for å ha funnet veien tilbake igjen. En: Ingrid, Johan and Oskar were incredibly happy to have found their way back again. Nb: De var forfrosne og sultne, men de var glade for å være trygge. En: They were frozen and hungry, but they were glad to be safe. Nb: De gikk tilbake til hytta de bodde i og var takknemlige for å være i live. En: They went back to the cabin they were staying in and were grateful to be alive. Nb: Turen ble en påminnelse om hvor viktig det er å være forberedt når man drar ut på tur i naturen. En: The trip was a reminder of how important it is to be prepared when you go out on a trip in nature. Nb: Ingrid og Johan bestemte seg for å alltid ha med seg nødvendige verktøy når de drar på tur i fjellet. En: Ingrid and Johan decided to always have the necessary tools with them when they go on a trip in the mountains. Nb: Mens Oskar lagde seg en god varm kakao for å feire at de kom seg tilbake. En: While Oskar made himself a good hot cocoa to celebrate their recovery. Vocabulary Words: Ingrid : Ingrid Johan : Johan par : couple fjelltur : mountain trip vakre : beautiful Sognefjorden : Sognefjord mat : food drikke : drink natur : nature utsikt : view fottur : hiking miste veien : lose their way sti : path vanskelig : difficult rundt : round høy lyd : loud noise turist : tourist lete sammen : searching mørkt : dark kaldt : cold lommelykt : flashlight utslitte : exhausted foss : waterfall elv : river trygge : safe påminnelse : reminder forberedt : prepared verktøy : tools varm kakao : hot cocoa

Link to full transcript at https://www.fluentfiction.org/... Fluent Fiction - Norwegianwww.FluentFiction.org/Norwegia... Unexpected Companions, Unstoppable Victory Story Transcript: Nb: Gert og Liv var to usannsynlige følgesvenner, som til tross for ulikheter hadde en felles lidenskap: Viking Gilde-festivalen som arrangeres årlig i Sognefjorden. En: Gert and Liv were two unlikely companions, who, despite their differences, had a shared passion: the Viking Gilde Festival held annually in the Sognefjord. Nb: Hvert år valfartet Gert, en sterk og stolt vikingmann, til Sognefjorden, mens Liv, en myk og blid kvinne av skandinavisk avstamning, valgte å holde seg nær hjemmet. En: Every year, Gert, a strong and proud Viking man, made the pilgrimage to the Sognefjord, while Liv, a soft-spoken and gentle woman of Scandinavian descent, chose to stay close to home. Nb: Dette året viste seg imidlertid å være annerledes. En: This year, however, proved to be different. Nb: Liv hadde nylig funnet ut om hennes vikingforfedre og bestemte seg for å bli med Gert på reisen hans. En: Liv had recently found out about her Viking ancestry and decided to join Gert in his journey. Nb: De to tok turen til Sognefjorden, forventningsskapende i brystet mens de tenkte på feiringen som ventet dem. En: The two made their way to the Sognefjord, anticipation building in their chests as they thought of the celebrations that awaited them. Nb: Det skulle bli en festival med moro, musikk og arv som skulle deles mellom de to. En: It was going to be a festival of fun, music and heritage that would be shared between the two of them. Nb: Men da de ankom destinasjonen, var ikke stemningen preget av glede og feiring. En: But as they arrived at their destination, the atmosphere was not one of joy and celebration. Nb: Det var frykt og spenning. En: It was one of fear and tension. Nb: Viking Gilde-festivalen ble arrangert i en tid med store stridigheter, da de mektige jarlene i området hadde kranglet i årevis og deres argumenter endelig hadde nådd et kokepunkt. En: The Viking Gilde Festival was being held in a time of great strife, as the powerful jarls of the area had been feuding for years and their arguments had finally reached a boiling point. Nb: På festivalens første dag la Gert og Liv merke til at jarlene hadde tatt med seg styrker og slått leir i nærheten av festivalområdet. En: On the first day of the festival, Gert and Liv noticed that the jarls had brought their forces and set up camp near the festival grounds. Nb: Gert, som ønsket å vise sin styrke og mot i møte med fare, valgte å ignorere jarlene og nyte festivalen. En: Gert, wanting to show his strength and courage in the face of danger, chose to ignore the jarls and enjoy the festival. Nb: Liv var derimot ikke like sikker. En: Liv, on the other hand, was not so sure. Nb: Hun var redd jarlene og deres styrker, og tanken på deres nærvær gjorde henne urolig. En: She was scared of the jarls and their forces, and the thought of their presence made her uneasy. Nb: Hun ville snu og gå hjem, men Gert overbeviste henne om å bli og nyte festlighetene, og forsikret henne om at alt ville ordne seg. En: She wanted to turn around and go home, but Gert convinced her to stay and enjoy the festivities, assuring her that everything would be alright. Nb: De neste dagene nøt Gert og Liv synet og lyden av festivalen. En: For the next few days, Gert and Liv enjoyed the sights and sounds of the festival. Nb: De danset, delte historier og koste seg med den deilige maten og mjøden som tilbys av leverandørene. En: They danced, shared stories, and feasted on the delicious food and mead offered by the vendors. Nb: De to hadde sitt livs tid. En: The two of them were having the time of their lives. Nb: På festivalens siste dag var det imidlertid en plutselig endring i stemningen. En: On the last day of the festival, however, there was a sudden change in the atmosphere. Nb: Jarlene hadde diskutert noe i det skjulte, og nå marsjerte de mot festivalområdet. En: The jarls had been discussing something in secret, and now they were marching towards the festival grounds. Nb: Gert og Liv visste at de måtte gjøre noe for å beskytte festivalgjengerne. En: Gert and Liv knew that they had to do something to protect the festivalgoers. Nb: Gert kom umiddelbart i gang, og brukte sin erfaring som kriger for å samle de andre festivalgjengerne og forberede dem til kamp. En: Gert immediately sprang into action, using his experience as a warrior to rally the other festivalgoers and prepare them for battle. Nb: I mellomtiden brukte Liv sin vidd og karisma for å prøve å forhandle med jarlene, og tryglet dem om å avslutte feiden fredelig. En: Meanwhile, Liv used her wit and charisma to try and negotiate with the jarls, pleading with them to end their feud peacefully. Nb: Overraskende nok hadde ordene hennes en effekt på jarlene, som til slutt gikk med på en våpenhvile og demonterte styrkene deres. En: Surprisingly, her words had an effect on the jarls, who finally agreed to a truce and dismantled their forces. Nb: Festivalgjengerne jublet og feiret seieren, og Gert og Liv, som hadde vært så sentrale i utfallet, ble hyllet og hedret av jarlene. En: The festivalgoers cheered and celebrated their victory, and Gert and Liv, who had been so instrumental in the outcome, were praised and honoured by the jarls. Nb: Da festivalen var over, gledet Gert og Liv seg til neste eventyr. En: As the festival ended, Gert and Liv looked forward to their next adventure. Nb: De hadde lært mye om sin kultur og arv, men enda viktigere, de hadde lært viktigheten av vennskap og samarbeid for å nå et mål. En: They had learned a lot about their culture and heritage, but more importantly, they had learned the importance of friendship and working together to achieve a goal. Nb: De hadde vært usannsynlige følgesvenner, men sammen hadde de oppnådd noe stort. En: They had been unlikely companions, but together, they had accomplished something great. Vocabulary Words: Gert : Gert Liv : Liv usannsynlige : unlikely følgesvenner : companions ulikheter : differences felles : shared lidenskap : passion Viking : Viking Gilde : Gilde Festival : Festival årlig : annually Sognefjorden : Sognefjord sterk : strong stolt : proud vikingmann : Viking man myk : soft-spoken blid : gentle skandinavisk : Scandinavian avstamning : descent valfartet : pilgrimage nær : close hjemmet : home forventningsskapende : anticipation bryst : chests festligheter : festivities moro : fun musikk : music arv : heritage stridigheter : strife mektige : powerful jarlene : jarls

Episode 110In episode 110 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris brings the latest news from around the world including Australia Welcoming Pacific Encounter, Viking Celebrates 25yrs, Norwegian Cruise Lines celebrates two milestones and more.Image Credit: Pacific Encounter in Sydney, thanks to listener Garry (NSW)Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhChris's Latest Video: https://youtu.be/t7sZfHbIEEQ Cruise NewsPacific Encounter Arrives down underPacific Encounter, the latest addition to the P&O Cruises Australia fleet to continue the revival of Australia's $5 billion a year cruise industry, today sailed into Sydney Harbour offering a salute to ‘hero tugs' and other maritime champions that help keep our waters safe.Amid big jets from water cannon tugs, the gleaming ship entered the harbour led by the Port Authority of NSW fire tug and flanked by three privately operated tugs that were involved recently in an amazing ship rescue off the coast of Sydney.As Pacific Encounter entered Sydney Harbour, the words ‘HERO TUGS!!!' flashed up on the ship's top deck big screen.Pacific Encounter's ‘encounter' with Sydney will be relatively brief as the ship is destined to be home ported in Brisbane following a long P&O tradition of basing ships there to enable Queenslanders to cruise from their doorstep.Three tugs operated by Engage Towage — Diamantina, Martinique and Fitzroy — were part of the escort for Pacific Encounter. All three and their stalwart crews were involved in the operation to save bulk carrier Portland Bay after it lost power in stormy weather last month.Pacific Encounter's time in Sydney will also be of economic benefit to the city with local marine engineering and technical services coming on board and more than half a million kilograms of locally sourced produce being loaded to begin the ship's cruising program.Special thanks to Listener Garry in Sydney who sent in some incredible images of Encounter alongside in Circular Quay.Viking celebrates 25 years of award-winning explorationOn 5 Aug 23, Viking is celebrated the company's 25th anniversary. To commemorate the anniversary, Viking has released a new video message from Chairman Torstein Hagen as he reflects on the company's key milestones since its founding on August 5, 1997. The new video can be viewed here on Viking's website, as well as here on Viking's award-winning enrichment channel, Viking.TV. All this week, Viking.TV daily programming has centred on Norwegian culture and history as a tribute to the Hagen family's Norwegian heritage.https://www.vikingrivercruises.com.au/video/why-viking/25-anniversary/play.htmlCarnival Celebrates International Beer DayTo celebrate International Beer Day, Carnival Cruise Line is serving up fleetwide a new brew, ParchedPig Beach Lager, a refreshing, crisp and golden beer that is available in cans in bar and dining venues and on tap in select locations.Developed by Carnival's brew team, ParchedPig Beach Lager pairs well with a Guy's Burger or BlueIguana soft tacos, or as a refreshing ale to enjoy on its own.  Continuing its partnership with Lakeland, Fla.-based Brew Hub, Carnival was the first cruise line to can and keg its own private label beers crafted by its in-house brewery team in 2019, after introducing the onboard brewery concept on Carnival Vista in 2016.The Beach Lager joins several other Carnival Brews fan-favorites already available on the Carnival ships:ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat – an unfiltered wheat beer with flavors of orange and spices.ThirstyFrog Red – light, clean, frothy and a little bold, this craft beer offers balanced character and whispers of toasted malt.ParchedPig West Coast IPA – the embodiment of a traditional West Coast India Pale Ale, this hoppy, intense beer is loaded with bitterness with a bright flavor profile and distinctive aroma of citrus and pine.ParchedPig Toasted Amber Ale – highlighted by its rich amber color and notes of toasted caramel and biscuit, this beer is well balanced, smooth and highly drinkable.Carnival Birthday Beer – a refreshing golden ale with medium hops, specially made by the Carnival Brews Team, for its 50th Birthday celebration.NCL celebrates the Float Out of Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Line, announced that Norwegian Viva, the second of six vessels in its ground-breaking Prima Class, floated out from her dry dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the new vessel touches water.To celebrate the occasion, a commemorative coin was welded into Norwegian Viva in a traditional maritime ceremony, presided over by Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line and Antonio Quintano, shipyard director of Fincantieri.The float out signifies the completion of external works and painting of Norwegian Prima, including the striking hull artwork designed by Italian graffiti artist Manuel Di Rita, commonly known as “Peeta.” Construction now continues on Norwegian Viva's interior fittings and guest accommodations before she is officially delivered to the cruise line and commences sailing in 2023.NCL Takes delivery of Norwegian Prima Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, has taken delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, in Marghera, Venice at the renowned Fincantieri shipyard.Launching later this month, Norwegian Prima will be the first major cruise ship christened in Iceland, commencing her eight-day inaugural voyage in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik on 27 August 2022, sailing to Amsterdam. Global popstar Katy Perry, who serves as Norwegian Prima's Godmother, will fulfil the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming the ship, as well as performing during the christening ceremony.AIDA Cruises: New 2023 summer itineraries in the north availableFor the 2023 summer season, AIDA Cruises is launching new itineraries for the cruise ships AIDAdiva, AIDAmar and AIDAnova. A variety of attractive northern travel options is now available. The new cruises can be booked starting on August 3, 2022.AIDAnova from Kiel: For the seven-day voyages “Baltic Sea from Kiel” or the 14-day voyages “Norway and Baltic Sea” with departure dates between May 6 and October 21, 2023, AIDA Cruises has developed new attractive itineraries to Norway and Denmark for its guests.AIDAmar from Warnemünde: On its nine- and ten-day cruises, AIDAmar will now sail on attractive routes to Scandinavia or to Norway in the 2023 summer season. For example, three Nordic capitals – Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm – are on the schedule, as well as calls in Gothenburg, Aarhus and Visby. On the new voyages to Norway, guests will visit three different fjords – Eidfjord, Olden and Vik – as well as Bergen, Skagen, Kristiansand and Gothenburg.AIDAdiva from Warnemünde: From May 6 to October 14, 2023, AIDAdiva will receive a new summer program. AIDAdiva will now tour the beauties of Norway. Among other things, a visit to the tranquil port of Vik on the Sognefjord is included in the program. The country's longest and deepest fjord stretches 204 kilometers inland from the coast north of Bergen.A new feature in the program are 4- and 5-day trips in the Baltic Sea region. Apart from the popular classics Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Gothenburg the guests can become acquainted now with Gdansk/Gdynia, Fredericia or Bornholm for the first time in the context of a short voyage with AIDA.Both the 7-day cruises and the new 4- and 5-day voyages can be combined with each other and thus offer a wide choice of itineraries for the start and destination port of Warnemünde.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to return to Dover with selection of late summer sailings from AugustFred. Olsen Cruise Lines will return to Dover this month, offering a selection of late summer cruises to destinations including Norway, France, Spain and the Adriatic.Flagship Bolette will sail from Dover in August, September and October, offering the chance to take in the vistas and volcanoes of the Azores and Madeira, sail into the heart of the Norwegian fjords and explore three Scandinavian cities on a six-night break.The eight-night ‘Scenic Isles and Lochs of Scotland' cruise will be Bolette's first cruise from Dover in 2022, where guests can enjoy a scenic sailing of the picturesque Sound of Mull, explore the remote islands of Orkney and Shetland and look out for whales and birdlife alongside marine wildlife charity ORCA.From September to November, Dover will become the homeport for Balmoral, who will offer the chance to cross into the Arctic Circle in search of the Northern Lights, and delve into the rich history of culture of the Adriatic and Mediterranean on a 28-day voyage around Greece and the Adriatic, among other highlights.And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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Carnival Sails From Dover. Special Saturday Edition Travel and Cruise Industry News June 11, 2022 with Chillie Falls. For the first time in nearly a decade, a Carnival Cruise Line ship set sail from Dover, England. Carnival Pride departed from the port yesterday, which was the first time this ship has sailed from Dover. It's now on a nine-day voyage to the Norwegian fjords, with stops in Stavanger, Skjolden, Alesund, Molde, and Bergen. The itinerary also includes scenic cruising through Nordfjord and Sognefjord.Carnival Pride is scheduled to operate eight additional departures from Dover. A variety of nine and 12-day itineraries will include stops at popular destinations across Europe. Sonia Limbrick, Head of Cruise, Port of Dover., told reporters, We are immensely proud to be welcoming Carnival Cruise Line back to Dover and honoured to be part of Carnival's 50th Birthday celebration with the kickoff of nine fantastic turnaround calls starting today. Carnival Cruise Line last departed from Dover in 2013. Carnival Pride carries 2100 guests. CLICK HERE to access video feed Thanks for visiting my channel. Recent NYTimes Feature: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/opinion/a-cruiser-sets-sail-despite-covid.html To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/travelcruisenews or go to https://accessadventure.net/ Fly For Free https://bit.ly/35YeWqF Save On Airfare https://bit.ly/3h6lXLf To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.x=en_US Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your special needs, contact me or Scootaround, https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals, 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. Special Needs Cruising: https://youtu.be/DWR5kNM2x_g Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Business Email: chilliefalls@gmail.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net/ Chillie Chats With Sue Bryant, London Times Cruise Editor About Emerald Azzurra https://youtu.be/_bnrkqPf2gE Chillie Chats With Kelly Narowski, Disability Rights Advocate and Avid Traveler https://youtu.be/NFB7LhkJ7go and https://youtu.be/LxbC5UW-Lsk Chillie Chats with Author Ivan Cox a/k/a Dr. Gerald Yukevich, The Cruise Ship Doctor, https://youtu.be/juZmIuYv-IU Chillie Chats With Speaker, Writer and Wheelchair Traveler Lilly Longshore https://youtu.be/tyrV6KZE-9Q Cruise Amigos with Jeannine Williamson https://youtu.be/_s9L_cV72fk Chillie Chats With Jordan Taylor, of JJ Cruise https://youtu.be/O5Khw0avcTQ Chillie Chats With Coleen McDaniel, Cruise Critic's Editor-In-Chief https://youtu.be/5mbjRqNcRXk Chillie Chats With Cruise Critic's Adam Coulter from Norwegian jade https://youtu.be/NVEPLIQ-tH0 Cruise Amigos with Jeannine Williamson https://youtu.be/_s9L_cV72fk Chillie Chats With Michael Phillipus About Passion Play in Oberammergau Germany https://youtu.be/z4eLMt3lHFI Chillie Chats With Captain Mick, Active Disabled Americans https://youtu.be/B3g17D8Tv6Y Chillie Chats With Ashley Lyn Olson, WheelchairTraveling.com https://youtu.be/N4kCil4xT3M Chillie Chats with Allison More about Norwegian Fjords https://youtu.be/Y2V4c6TVauY Chillie Chats With Shelby Frenette about TA Training https://youtu.be/OhBRwS5Hp1M Chillie Chats With Cruise Buoys LIVE From Marseilles https://youtu.be/F3K_8W0p5eY Chillie Chats With Bubba Shumard On CDC, RCCL and HAL https://youtu.be/UtFrYjOVkXk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cet épisode est l'audio extrait d'un reportage vidéo. Je vous invite donc à vous rendre sur ma chaîne youtube pour mieux en profiter ! ----------------------------------- Solvorn est un petit village du Vestland,  situé sur la rive ouest du Lustrafjord, la partie la plus interne du Sognefjord. Il se trouve directement en face du village de Ornes, où se trouve la célèbre église en bois debout Urnes .  ---------------------    Consultez le site  www.uneblondeennorvege.com pour plus d'infos.  ---------------------   Soutenir le podcast à partir de 2€ /mois : www.patreon.com/uneblondeennorvege ---------------------   Écrivez moi si vous avez des suggestions de thèmes pour les prochains épisodes : contact [ @] uneblondeennorvege.com   

Wine producers say a warming planet can be detected in the glass. The owners of long-established vineyards are having to adapt their methods to preserve the taste of their wines, but experts say change is inevitable and already tangible. Ruth Alexander finds out how climate change is challenging some of the world's most famous wine regions, while providing opportunities for new producers emerging in the most unlikely places. If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk (Picture: woman holding a glass of wine. Credit: Getty/BBC) Contributors: Sally Evans, Chateau George 7, Bordeaux, France Dr Greg Jones, wine climatologist and CEO of Abacela vineyards and winery in Oregon, United States Bjorn Bergum, Slinde Vineyard, Sognefjord, Norway

Cet épisode est l'audio extrait d'un reportage vidéo. Je vous invite donc à vous rendre sur ma chaîne youtube pour mieux en profiter ! ----------------------------------- Fjaerland est un petit village de 300 habitants, le long du Fjaerlandsfjord, une des branches du Sognefjord dans le Vestland. Le paysage a été façonné par les glaciers lors des périodes glaciaires successives au cours des 2 à 3 derniers millions d'années.    ---------------------    Consultez le site  www.uneblondeennorvege.com pour plus d'infos.  ---------------------   Soutenir le podcast à partir de 2€ /mois : www.patreon.com/uneblondeennorvege ---------------------   Écrivez moi si vous avez des suggestions de thèmes pour les prochains épisodes : contact@uneblondeennorvege.com   

Sognefjord in the Vestlamd county in Western Norway is highly recommended to visit.

Willkommen zurück in Norwegen - endlich können wir aus Deutschland wieder in eines der schönsten Länder der Erde einreisen und die herrlichen Fjorde, die Berge und die spektakuläre Natur genießen. Egal ob individuell mit dem Auto, auf einer Rundreise oder mit dem Kreuzfahrtschiff. Wir freuen uns alle auf die großartigen Erkundungen in Skandinavien. Ja und was geht wieder - insbesondere für alle die mit dem Schiff nach Norwegen reisen? Wir fragen nach, welche Highlights auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert sind. Unser Reiseexperte Hans-Mario Praetor, der schon so oft in Norwegen war, stellt Euch die wichtigsten Höhepunkte vor. Es geht ab in die Hauptstadt nach Oslo durch die Altstadt, aber auch weiter entlang der Nordseeküste nach Stavanger, Haugesund und in die Hauptstadt von Fjord-Norwegen, nach Bergen. Alles, was Ihr wissen müsst, alles was auf jeden Fall zu erkunden ist… Geiranger Fjord, Sognefjord, Alesund und noch viel mehr! Hier Teil 1 unseres Norwegen-Checks diese Woche und es geht dann weiter hoch über die Lofoten und der Eismeermetropole Tromsö ans Nordkapp! Den 2. Teil unseres Podcasts könnt Ihr separat hören!

Day 7 in Norway - and Alex spends another day in Bergen, chasing culture and more spectacular views.. Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. For more visit: https://www.visitnorway.com/                        www.visitbergen.com                         www.fjordsafari.com   bergenguide.solveigh@hotmail.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more. Email: travelfirst@bitesz.com For more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+, and Instagram Facebook: @travelfirstpodcast twitter: @biteszHQtravel Instagram: www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Oslo #Norway #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #Bergen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Day 5 in Norway sees Alex heading off to Bergen via The Nærøyfjord....spectacular is a word he uses a lot.  The Nærøyfjord is a fjord in the municipality of Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. The narrow fjord is a branch of the large Sognefjord, and it is featured on the "Norway in a Nutshell" daytrips for tourists - Wikipedia Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. For more visit: https://www.visitnorway.com/                         https://www.visitoslo.com/                         www.fjordtours.com                         www.visitflam.com                         www.fjordnorway.com                         www.fjordsafari.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more. Email: travelfirst@bitesz.com For more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+, Instagram and Clammr: Facebook: @travelfirstpodcast twitter: @biteszHQtravel Instagram: www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Oslo #Norway #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Day 6 in Norway - and Alex begins his Bergen adventure...  Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. For more visit: https://www.visitnorway.com/                        www.visitbergen.com                         www.fjordsafari.com   bergenguide.solveigh@hotmail.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more. Email: travelfirst@bitesz.com For more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+, Instagram and Clammr: Facebook: @travelfirstpodcast twitter: @biteszHQtravel Instagram: www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Norway #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #bergen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex’s 4th Day in Norway sees him in Flam for a second day….taking in spectacular views and the fjords...oh the fjords. Plus there’s pretty spectacular food involved as well. ..and shoes. Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords. It sits at the end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the vast Sognefjord. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidda plateau. Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort. For more visit: https://www.visitnorway.com/                         https://www.visitoslo.com/                         www.fjordtours.com                         www.visitflam.com                         www.fjordnorway.com                         www.fjordsafari.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more. Email: travelfirst@bitesz.com For more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+, Instagram and Clammr: Facebook: @travelfirstpodcast twitter: @biteszHQtravel Instagram: www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Oslo #Norway #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex’s 3rd Day in Norway sees him taking a couple of spectacular train trips to the village of Flam. We're not sure he'll want to come back... Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords. It sits at the end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the vast Sognefjord. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidda plateau. Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort. For more visit: https://www.visitnorway.com/                         https://www.visitoslo.com/                         www.fjordtours.com                         www.visitflam.com                         www.fjordnorway.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more. Email: travelfirst@bitesz.com For more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+, Instagram and Clammr: Facebook: @travelfirstpodcast twitter: @biteszHQtravel Instagram: www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Oslo #Norway #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #flam #fjords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex’s European adventure continues as he moves to Oslo, Norway for the first day of his Scandinavian experiences.  Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort. For more visit: https://www.visitnorway.com/                         https://www.visitoslo.com/ Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more. Email: travelfirst@bitesz.com For more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+, Instagram and Clammr: Facebook: @travelfirstpodcast twitter: @biteszHQtravel Instagram: www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Oslo #Norway #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex’s 2nd Day in Oslo, Norway - and he’s off to Holmenkollen and the famous ski jump. Holmenkollen (Urban East Norwegian pronunciation: [²hɔlmənˌkɔlən])[1][2] is a neighborhood in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. In addition to being a residential area, the area has been a ski recreation area since the late 19th century, with its famous ski jumping hill, the Holmenkollbakken, hosting competitions since 1892. To the north, the area borders to the woodlands area Marka. - Wikipedia Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers, and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking, and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort. For more visit: https://www.visitnorway.com/                         https://www.visitoslo.com/ Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more. Email: travelfirst@bitesz.com For more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+, Instagram and Clammr: Facebook: @travelfirstpodcast twitter: @biteszHQtravel Instagram: www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Oslo #Norway #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #Hollmenkollen #Holmenkollbakken #winter #sport #skiing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Little Balestrand on the Sognefjord is dwarfed by the surrounding mountainous scenery and serves as a springboard for local adventures. Balestrand has a long history of hosting tourists and its landmark Kviknes Hotel serves a classic Norwegian-style all-you-can-eat smörgåsbord in fine style with a dramatic fjord vista. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Little Balestrand on the Sognefjord is dwarfed by the surrounding mountainous scenery and serves as a springboard for local adventures. Balestrand has a long history of hosting tourists and its landmark Kviknes Hotel serves a classic Norwegian-style all-you-can-eat smörgåsbord in fine style with a dramatic fjord vista. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

For a taste of Norway's romanticism, visit the mellow town of Solvorn with its dramatic setting on the Lustrafjord, an arm of the majestic Sognefjord. This sleepy village, with colorful boathouses lining its waterfront, seems contentedly trapped in the past. The historic Hotel Walaker offers tasty local cuisine and views to drool over. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

For a taste of Norway's romanticism, visit the mellow town of Solvorn with its dramatic setting on the Lustrafjord, an arm of the majestic Sognefjord. This sleepy village, with colorful boathouses lining its waterfront, seems contentedly trapped in the past. The historic Hotel Walaker offers tasty local cuisine and views to drool over. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Glaciers spent eons carving up western Norway as they worked their way to the sea. Slowly, they gouged u-shaped valleys that later filled with water, creating the defining feature of Norway's landscape — fjords. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Glaciers spent eons carving up western Norway as they worked their way to the sea. Slowly, they gouged u-shaped valleys that later filled with water, creating the defining feature of Norway's landscape — fjords. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.