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Russian ‘spy’ whale found dead in Norway

Russian ‘spy’ whale found dead in Norway

Hvaldimir, whose name is a combination of the word hval, the Norwegian word for whale, and Vladimir, after the Russian president, was first spotted by fishermen in Norway in 2019.

  • by Kieran Kelly

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Princess marries an American self-styled shaman in union that has divided Norway

Princess marries an American self-styled shaman in union that has divided Norway

The couple - who both claim to have mystic powers and believe they met in Ancient Egypt in a past life - have divided Norway and Verrett will not now become a prince.

  • by Jari Tanner
‘She’s my queen and I’m her pharaoh’: Welcome to a royal wedding like no other

‘She’s my queen and I’m her pharaoh’: Welcome to a royal wedding like no other

The marriage between Norway’s fourth in line to the throne and a self-styled shaman has ruffled more than a few feathers.

  • by Marianka Swain
Traveller Awards: Hall of Fame – the legends of travel

Traveller Awards: Hall of Fame – the legends of travel

We salute our icons of travel, those consistently excellent places or brands that deliver time and time again.

  • by Traveller team
Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.

  • by Traveller team
Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate

Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate

Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.

  • by Traveller team
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Ten of the world’s greatest adventure holidays to add to your bucket-list

Ten of the world’s greatest adventure holidays to add to your bucket-list

Hands up if you’re a part-time explorer? From a polar plunge to an end-of-the-world expedition in pure comfort, we’ve got you covered.

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Traveller Awards: 10 of the greatest innovations in travel

Traveller Awards: 10 of the greatest innovations in travel

From a cutting-edge airline cabin to a trailblazing way to experience the outback, these new experiences are the ones you’ll want.

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Trillion-dollar piggy banks: Inside the world of sovereign wealth

Trillion-dollar piggy banks: Inside the world of sovereign wealth

Norway’s is famously huge. Qatar used its to buy Harrods. How do sovereign wealth funds work? And why isn’t ours as big as Norway’s?

  • by Angus Holland
Viking labourers a right carry on, says Barber of Windsor
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Viking labourers a right carry on, says Barber of Windsor

First pillage, then picket.

This airport has good facilities – until you’re stuffed in like herrings

This airport has good facilities – until you’re stuffed in like herrings

Chic Scandi wood details punctuate the high ceilings, but there is frustration in the air at this Norwegian airport.

  • by Jenny Hewett

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