Hidden Norway: 7 Off The Beaten Path Gems You’ll Love, Popular Norwegian Concepts Worth Stealing, Trekking In Bhutan, & Living At The Crossroads of Magic & Science w/ Torunn Tronsvang from Up Norway

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2023

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Have you ever wondered what makes a curated travel experience worthwhile? This week I am joined by Torunn Tronsvang, the founder of Up Norway, to discuss how to have an authentic adventure and unforgettable experience in Norway. After working and living in Bhutan, Dubai, Switzerland, Thailand, and the Maldives for many years, Torunn came back to her home country with a mission to make Norway the world’s most attractive destination. In 2016 she set out to create Up Norway with the vision of providing thoughtful off-the-beaten-path experiences for anyone. If you have ever been curious about Norwegian culture then you will not want to miss this episode. Torunn breaks down popular Norwegian concepts, shares a few unique destinations you’ve probably never heard of, reveals the key elements that make a curated travel experience worthwhile, shares her perspective on the art of doing nothing, and so much more. Which Norwegian destination catches your eye the most? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: The sustainable furniture company that you must visit Why there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing The unlikely conversation that led Torunn to live and work in Bhutan What makes living in Butan like living in a fairy tale What brought Torunn back to Norway after many years of travel Inspiring Norwegian concepts explained by a native Norwegian Bucketlist items to consider when planning a trip to Norway Why traveling in the off-season can bring major benefits Where to go to visit the “Norwegian Maldives” The hand-carved cabins that will help you practice the art of doing nothing Why travel can help you make important life changes How to find an authentic farm experience in Norway Torunn’s most cherished experience traveling in Norway And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card - Today’s Sponsor Experience the Real Norway with me Learn more about Up Norway Want More? Norway To Cape Town On A Tandem Bike + How Sweet It Is How To See The Northern Lights In Norway How To Get Off The Beaten Track with Gunnar Garfors Thanks to Our Sponsors Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	no clear barrier between magic and science.
0:05.8	It's not all about living in a box,
0:08.0	it's about allowing some magic into everyday life.
0:13.5	And I like the idea of that.
0:15.8	The perspectives you get from travel,
0:18.9	spending time with people in different cultures, different destinations,
0:23.1	that's what matters to me.
0:25.6	That's what I believe is valuable.
0:28.0	And I think I'd rather be rich on perspectives than anything else.
0:33.0	That was a little sneak peek of a wonderful conversation you're going to hear today with Turun Trungsvang.
0:38.9	She is the founder of Up Norway. You can check them out at UpNorway.com. They're a tour company
0:43.7	that curates bespoke authentic experiences and epic adventures in Norway for travelers all over the world.
0:50.0	So she's a real expert on this country. Of course, she is Norwegian. She grew up here.
0:54.5	So I get to talk to her about some of these Norwegian concepts that I have come to embrace in my own life as a new citizen of Norway.
1:03.6	But also, I wanted to get under the skin of some of those concepts a bit because I wanted you and myself to learn about them from a Norwegian.
1:13.1	And some of these concepts have become a big part of my life.
1:15.9	And perhaps after this show, I don't know.
1:18.3	Maybe you'll steal a few and implement them in yours.
1:21.2	We'll have to see.
1:22.2	She's also going to share her seven hidden gems, some of her favorites.
1:27.1	And what I love about her company that makes it different is the majority of travel companies here where I live in Norway.
1:34.0	They take people to the same places.
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