Experienced cruise ship speaker about life in Norway and destination talks.
I am an experienced enrichment speaker with excellent reviews from many cruises with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. As a British-Norwegian with 13 years experience of living in Norway, I am well placed to share cultural observations with guests wanting a greater local insight into Scandinavia on their trip.
As a travel writer and guidebook author, I deliver destination talks too about Norway and beyond.
Life in Norway
A 45-minute introduction to Norway through the eyes of my relocation and experience living in Norway for the past 13 years. This presentation can be adapted to focus on Northern Norway or the Norwegian Fjords region, as appropriate. Typically given on the first sea day before arrival in Norway.
Myths and Legends of Norway
A 45-minute introduction to the magical, mischievous, and mysterious tales of Norwegian folklore, including the Norse gods, mighty trolls, and legendary creatures of the sea, the land, and the sky.
Ålesund: The City That Rose From The Ashes
The dramatic story of how a devastating fire reshaped Ålesund into one of Norway’s most striking cities, famed today for its Art Nouveau beauty.
Norway’s Greatest Explorers: From Vikings to the Ends of the Earth
A journey through the remarkable Norwegians who dared to go where no one had gone before. From storm-tossed Viking longships to frostbitten marches across the polar ice, their stories are filled with danger, determination, and discovery.
“The Norway guy”
An informal session or set of sessions where I chat to people about living in Norway. Works as a formal interview, open Q&A, or a more informal ‘meet and greet’.
Destination Talks on Scandinavia
45-minute talks designed to introduce destinations to guests, far beyond what they can read on Wikipedia. I only develop talks about destinations I know intimately, and use my own photographs where possible.