Crime writer and former polar explorer’s guide to Svalbard

3 special places in Tirol

No other ski areas in Europe have the diversity of the Austrian Tirol. They range from picturesque chocolate-box villages with a handful of lifts to world-class ski hubs that offer hundreds of linked kilometres of skiing for all standards. Read more

The world of Crime writer Monica Kristensen

Crime writer and former polar explorer Monica Kristensen has a deep connection to Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago in the Arctic. But she is not averse to getting some sun. Read more

See the extreme beauty of the North

For 15 years, writer, photographer and film maker Fredrik Granath has documented the changes taking place in the Arctic region. Now he works on a new project, ”Ground Zero”, with award winning photographer Brutus Östling. Their photos tell a story of extreme beauty. Read more

On the doorstep of wilderness in Lofoten

The Lofoten archipelago has been described as one of the world’s crown jewels of biodiversity. There are activities for everyone here, but above all, there’s varied unspoiled nature, clean air and pure water. Read more

6 perfect places for a first date in Oslo

You’ve made a match on Tinder and are now going to meet for a date. Where should you go? Here are a few suggestions of where to take a date where you won't run out of topics to talk about. Read more

7 great stops in San Francisco’s Chinatown

A typical morning in Chinatown is magical to witness. Men and women rushing to work or unloading truckloads of the Chinese herbs, produce and other ingredients that supply the dozens of quaint tea houses or boisterous market stalls and grizzled restaurants. Read more