Television
Good Morning America, October 26, 2009: Norway's Majestic Fjords
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60 Minutes, October 11, 2009: THE BIRDMEN
In the latest craze that has killed several extreme adventurers, men don wing suits, jump off mountain tops and glide at speeds of 140 miles per hour. Steve Kroft reports.
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ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE: “Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit"
This new, one-hour special from American Public Television will air on PBS nationwide throughout 2009 and 2010.
Hosted by Richard Bangs, Adventures with Purpose: “Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit” is a new documentary in this series of adventure travel, eco-conscience, and historical specials. Check your local PBS station for listings.
October, 2009: Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit wins the Gold Lowell Thomas Award
Articles
EnRoute Magazine - AirCanada's in-flight magazine, November 2009:
The Predatory Foodie
Crab fishing in Norway, with a sustainable catch
New York Magazine, November 2, 2009:
The Colder, The Better
Bergen, Norway; The design-obsessed port city lures fjord-explorers with its big discounts.
Travel & Leisure Magazine, November 2009:
The World's Eeriest Abandoned Places
Lier Sykehus (mental hospital) outside Oslo is number 4...
National Geographic Traveler, October 2009:
Norway's Fjords Rated the Best Place in the World
Like the first Destination Rated survey in 2004, Norway's fjords region has again taken top honors, with a score of 85 points.
National Geographic Adventure Magazine, November 2009:
Norway Takes Off
By Steve Casimiro
Travel & Leisure Magazine, August 2009:
Stegastein Lookout, one of the World's Greatest Public Bathrooms
By Lisa Cheng
ABCnews, July 20, 2009:
Gardermoen is among the Word's Top 5 Airports
By John Berman
USA Today, June 19, 2009:
Hammerfest rated as one of Top 10 places to bask in the summer solstice
By Tim Thompson
Seattle Times, March 31, 2009:
Norway in a Nutshell
By Rick Steves
Travelgirl, April 2009:
"Raising the adventure bar in Norway"
Story and photos by Denise Dube
National Geographic, April 2009:
Ice Paradise
Written by Bruce Barcott, photos Paul Nicklen
The Examiner, March 17, 2009:
"Navigating Norway"
Ruth & Rich Carlson, Sf Travel Insights Examiners
New York Times Travel Section, February 15th, 2009:
"On Norway's Coast, a Voyage to the Top of the Continent"
Written by Paul Schneider
More articles to come, so please check back often.
Press releases
August 25, 2009:
Nobel Peace Center Release; From King to Obama
Social Media & Blog buzz
Arctic Surf Film, By FirstAscentVideo: September 2009, YouTube