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New York like never before
32 | Pawn to play
Magnus Carlsen sits on top of the

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44 | Against the tide
Nothing could stop Alex Hai from

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Johan Wiklund, an SAS pilot, will

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elers very own walking tour, you can take in some of the top
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much more than I expected it to
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offer off the beaten track.
Charlie Gray, a London-based

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For the 13th event, the newly

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is to open up spaces that the general public doesnt normally have
access to.
One of the most-visited sites

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BRIGHT N GREEN
A brand new apartment

building in Brooklyn where the
elevator charges itself on
downward trips and uses the
electricity to lift occupants
going up just one of many
environmentally-friendly perks
for the tenants. The building
aims to achieve net-zero
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GREENWICH VILLAGE
JEFFERSON MARKET
LIBRARY TOWER
1 This tower in Greenwich

Village 149 steps to the top
is normally closed to the
public but it opens up during
OHNY. Its a rare chance to get
a new angle on those birdseye views New York does
so well.
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jefferson-market
Most popular
last year
The Brooklyn event space,
Weylin B. Seymours,
located in a former bank,
and renovated to its
original splendor
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There arent many private residences, but those listed are

generally worth visiting.
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boroughs (Staten Island, the
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ALICE AUSTEN
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have to get muddy and
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Industry representatives come for the conference program, which
dissects many aspects
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production. But most of
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THE LINEUP
DAVID GUETTA
This Belgian/Moroccan-rooted French DJ

and music producer is
the creator of hits such
as Titanium, The World
is Mine and What I did
for Love. Guetta is the
founder of Gum
Records.
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TISTO
Tijs Michiel Verwest,

known as Tisto, is a
Dutch Trance DJ who
rose to fame in the early 90s with his six-hour
one-man sessions, Tisto Solo. He is one of the
founders of Black Hole
Records.
AXWELL AND
INGROSSO
Once a part of Swedish

House Mafia, this Swedish duo is now signed to
Def Jam Recordings.
Their official debut was
at the 2014 Governors
Ball Music Festival in
New York. Their single,
Sun is Shining, has been
a radio favorite.
ARMIN VAN
BUUREN
The Dutchman hosts

his own radio show and
manages the record
label, A State of Trance.
In 2013, he became the
second DJ act to sell
out Madison Square
Garden, following the
success of Swedish
House Mafia.
MARTIN GARRIX
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group was signed by
record company Spinnin Records in 2013.
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2014, was an international list topper.
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in Stockholm, this autumn
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Djurgrden venue is hosting
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The worlds leading classical

guitarists travel to Denmark for the
International Guitar Festival Aarhus
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Viborgvej 2 Aarhus Denmark
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October 24
Turnsaal der Hauptschule Leogang
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Arguably, the worlds largest gingerbread

village is built in Norway. Companies,
schools, and cookie-interested citizens join
in Christmastime cooperation, a tradition
dating back to 1991.
November 22December 31
Torgallmenningen Bergen Norway
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Art Basel in Hong Kong focuses on Asia-

Pacific regional art including both emerging
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Copenhagen
Odense
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Malm
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Helsinki
Vaasa
Kuopio
Oslo
Hamburg
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER SHORTCUTS FLOWERS
Blooming marvelous!
Flowers are as diverse as they are beautiful. And
theres no shortage of ways to celebrate their
eternal beauty wherever your travels take you
FLOWERS HAVE BEEN one of

this years major themes in
fashion, design, and beyond.
Marni attaches them on loafers and bags. Danish designer
Stine Goya features them in
graphic prints. Theres also a
growing (literally!) trend i
flowers you can eat.
Perhaps the trend was inspired by the record-breaking
sale late last year of the Georgia OKeeffe painting Jimson
Weed/White Flower No 1. It
sold for USD 44.4 million the
highest ever figure for a piece
by a female artist.
Heres a round-up of
floral-focused inspiration from
around the world.
STOCKHOLM
BLOMMA FR EVIGT!
(BLOOM FOREVER!)
This exhibition includes exquisite creations made from

pearls, as well as floral installations by Gunnar Kaj, who for
many years designed the flower arrangements for the
Swedish Nobel Prize party.
3 Oct15 Feb, 2016
Thielska galleriet
Sjtullsbacken 8, Stockholm,
Sweden thielska-galleriet.se
COPENHAGEN
LEARN FROM THE

MASTER
The fantastic creations of

flower artist Tage Andersen
make his boutique a Copenhagen must-see. There is a second store in Smland, Sweden.
Tage Andersen boutique
and gallery
Nya Adelgatan 12, Copenhagen, Denmark Gunillabergs
steri, Bottnaryd, Sweden
tage-andersen.com
CAPE TOWN
Photo by Thielska galleriet
HEAVEN ON EARTH
Floral inspiration at
Thielska galleriet,
Stockholm
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, on the eastern

slope of the Cape Towns Table
Mountain, has been called the
worlds most beautiful garden.
Many Southern African plant
species are preserved here.
Kirstenbosch National
Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape
Town, South Africa sanbi.
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NORTHERN SOUL
Vigelandsparken is the worlds largest

sculpture park and a beautiful spot for
seeing sunlight filtered through red and
yellow leaves. The park is dedicated to
the work of Norwegian sculptor Gustav
Vigeland.
Vigelandsparken
Nobels gate 32
Oslo Norway
vigeland.museum.no
FLAMING FALL
You can
find a moment
of calm and
color in any
city
In 2009, Harvard university biologist Marco Archetti demonstrated that

trees turn red to scare off pests. In humans, the spectacular red and yellow
leaves create a longing to nature, and other mixed emotions. One things
sure: the autumn trees sure look stunning. Here are some of the best places
to experience the natural spectacle of fall.
ORLANS
FRENCH FALL
The Loire region is known for

its wines and chateaux, but it
also boasts some of the worlds
most spectacular fall v istas.
The 35-hectare Parc Floral de
la Source is a great place to see
the regions typical flora and
experience the changing
seasons.
Avenue du Parc F
loral,
Loire Valley Orlans France
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TOKYO
LATE COLORS
In one of the finest landscaped

gardens of the Japanese capital, fall doesnt arrive until late
November or early December.
The Rikugien Garden is lit at
night during both the springtime cherry blossom and autumn foliage periods.
Rikugien Garden
6-16-3 Hon-komagome
Tokyo Japan
teien.tokyo-park.or.jp
COPENHAGEN
WILD BEAUTY
Photo by Mostphotos
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER SHORTCUTS FALL
NEW YORK
The Botanical Garden is a department of the Danish Natural

History Museum. It has a mission collecting wild plants
and fungi for science to indulge
in. But its also a lovely spot
right in the city center with a
lot to see in any season.
Botanisk Haeve
ster Farimagsgade 2B
Copenhagen Denmark
botanik.snm.ku.dk
PARK LIFE
There are wonderful elms on

the east side of the park, close
to the Loeb Boathouse. Rent a
boat and enjoy them from the
tranquil waters of the lake.
Loeb Boathouse,
Central Park
New York USA
thecentralparkboathouse.com
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MEETS MAGNUS CARLSEN
Carlsen
makes
history
by reading
history
Board.
But ne ver
boring
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A BEAUTIFUL
MIND
At 24 years old, Magnus Carlsen is the worlds best chess player.
He became a Grandmaster at 13 and has been proclaimed a genius
throughout the world. So what drives Carlsen? We met up with
him in New York to find out
By Kristin M. Hauge Photo by Berit Roald
iuseppe Lettieri loosens his tie and

wipes a bead of sweat from his
brow.
He destroyed me slowly. Like a
cobra.
Its a specialty of his. Magnus
Carlsen is more than a genius. I dont have the words
to describe him.
Its 30C and sticky. Were sitting on red leather
sofas in the legendary Marshall Chess Club in
Greenwich Village, and the atmosphere is charged
with excitement. Charged with history. This is the
place where Bobby Fischer shone. Where Stanley
Kubrick and Howard Stern were bamboozled. The
open windows let in the scent of cherry blossom.
Carlsen has taken off his jacket. Hes been playing
simultaneous games against 12 opponents from
around the world, beating them one after another.
Elite player Giuseppe Lettieri was the opponent who
lasted the longest. For more than an hour, Carlsen
paced between the boards, biting his lip and moving
pieces at lightening speed.
No-one can figure out why hes so good, says

Espen Agdestein, Carlsens manager. He has all the
characteristics you need to play chess, plus a few
more. Its miraculous.
A good memory and an analytical mind are
important. As are extensive practice, the desire to
learn from mistakes and an interest in mastering
new strategies. Espen Diretrichs, a brain expert and
professor of neurology, says strong motivation in
one particular area can develop the brain to
extremes. Carlsens creative artistry has earned
him the nickname the Mozart of chess.
1990
Born in
Tnsberg,
Norway
1996
Became
interested in
chess as a
5-year-old
Go behind the scenes

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challenge Carlsen
2000
Scored 3.5/5 against
the top junior players
in Norway in his first
breakthrough
tournament
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Photo by Anna Schori
WHO HE IS AND
WHAT HE DOES
Magnus Carlsen
Age: 24
Lives: Oslo
Family: Three sisters, mother and father
Education: Norges Toppidrettsgymnas
(NTG)
Occupation: Chess player
Career: Grandmaster at the age of 13, the
worlds youngest at the time. Ranked world
number one (FIDE) at the age of 19, the
youngest ever. Since July 2011, the highest-
rated chess player in the world. Broke Garry
Kasparovs record in 2013 by achieving the
highest rating ever. Became World Chess
Champion in November 2013, defeating
Viswanathan Anand. Defended his title
against Anand in November 2014.
Wearing a blindfold, and

with a clock ticking,
Carlsen wins three games
in nine minutes at New
Yorks Lincoln Center
I usually surprise my opponents, Carlsen says.

I like creativity in chess. But perhaps the most
important reason for my success is that I enjoy
reading about chess theory and chess history and
I remember what I read.
Carlsen is convinced that talent hunters should
look for those who are extremely interested, not just
those who find things easy.
Look at Kasparov and Fischer. They were chess
history experts, Carlsen says.
He also believes you have to overestimate your
abilities in order to progress.
Studies show that realists are also prone to
depression. If you dont overestimate your abilities
several times over, you just see dangers and not
possibilities. If you doubt your abilities, youll never
improve.
2001
Began studying
under Norwegian
grandmaster
Simen Agdestein
2002
Took a year
off school to
play chess
around
Europe
2003
Awarded the
International
Master title on
August 20
I hope they accept

me for what I am!
Im professional
and good at what
I do. I have fun.
Its no more
complicated
than that
Carlsen is confident now, but at the age of 13, after

sensationally becoming the youngest ever chess
Grandmaster, he ran into problems. Suddenly,
things just started to go wrong.
I thought it was a combination of bad luck and
making poor choices, he says. In hindsight, I can
see that I just wasnt good enough. If Id been enjoying myself, theres no guarantee that I would have
done what I needed to do to take that next step. If
you dont believe in yourself and have negative
thoughts, it doesnt matter what you can do you
wont be able to put your skills into practice.
The previous day, Carlsen was spellbinding
several thousand business leaders at the Sohn
Conference at New Yorks Lincoln Center. Wearing
a blindfold, and with a clock ticking on stage, he had
to win three games in nine minutes. Gasps of
admiration could be heard from the audience. One
of Carlsens opponents was actor Gbenga Akinnagbe, a star of US crime show The Wire. The other two
were financial heavyweights with excellent chess
skills.
Dont you mean board two? Carlsen asked from
behind the mask when the move from Akinnagbe is
called from board one. Although he couldnt physically see the game, Carlsen was fully aware of what was
going on. Carlsen says he puts each game in a dedicated slot in his brain, rather like a slide projector.
2004
At the age of
13, became the
youngest ever
Grandmaster
Photo by Sabri Elmhedwi
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2005
Became the
youngest player
to be an official
World
Championship
Candidate
2006
Beat Viswanathan
Anand 2-0 in the
semifinals of the
Glitnir Blitz
Tournament in
Iceland
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MEETS
MAGNUS XXX
CARLSEN
XXX
SCANDINAVIAN
TRAVELER
hess is much more than a job to

Carlsen. It doesnt feel like working,
he says. Of course its how I earn
money, but I just think about it as a
way to have fun. Sometimes, it feels as
though its my life. Especially at tournaments. The
whole atmosphere. The excitement. I find myself
thinking this is where I want to be. It draws me in!
Following his victory in the World Chess Championship, the elite of the Norwegian sporting world,
including the likes of Petter Northug and Suzann
Pettersen, nominated Carlsen as sports personality
of the year. But unlike many top athletes, he has no
help from a coach.
In the final analysis, I have to rely on myself,
he says. I dont use a mental coach, although that
could be useful, but I dont have problems with

motivation or my approach to games and tournaments. I am highly focused.
However, Carlsen does have some tricks and routines to get the best possible level of performance. If
hes playing in a tournament a few time zones away,
he will arrive 34 days ahead to recover his energy.
Two hours before game time, he must not be disturbed at any cost.
The chess
genius whos
also a fashion
model
2007
Reached
the semifinal
round of
the World
Chess
Cup
2008
Finished in second
place at the World
Rapid Chess
Championship to
defending champion
Viswanathan Anand
2009
Ranked at
the top of the
FIDE rating list
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Photos by Berit Roald and Gettyimages
Magnus Carlsen against

Viswanathan Anand at the
World Chess Championship
in Sotsji, Russia
Carlsen stays fit through running and yoga, as

well as playing basketball, tennis, and soccer with
friends. This physical regime separated him from
other top players a few years ago. But now, he says,
many of them work out.
Before, I rarely saw other players get on the
treadmill prior to a tournament or have a massage
after the game now its commonplace. The
players are professionals, and theyre concerned
with their physical as well as their mental condition.
If you exercise, you get more energy, and that
will take you further in long games and tournaments.
2010
Won the London
Chess Classic in
December, defeating
both Viswanathan
Anand and Vladimir
Kramnik
2011
Carlsens
FIDE rating
approached
Kasparovs
historical
record
Garri
Kasparov
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2012
Won the
London Chess
Championship
for the third
time
n 2013, Carlsen made Time Magazines list of

the 100 most influential people in the world.
He has modeled clothes, posed with some of
the biggest stars in Hollywood and rubbed
shoulders with the likes of Vladimir Putin,
Cristiano Ronaldo, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. But he is certainly not starstruck.
I admire events more than people, Carlsen says.
And if he could choose anyone in the world to
spend an evening playing chess with?
If I could meet anyone I was that drawn to, there
would probably be better ways to spend the time
than playing chess!
2013
Reached peak
rating of 2872 in
February and
won the World
Chess Championship
2014
Won two top-level
tournaments and
remained world
number one with a
rating of 2882
as of May
Photo by Sasha Mordovets
Carlsen will defend his World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship title in Berlin on October 915, 2015
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Favorite place
2 Santiago Bernabu
Carlsen is an avid Real Madrid
fan and has been given the huge
honor of kicking off for the club
at a home game on two occasions. The first time was on
Carlsens 23rd birthday, immediately after the World Chess
Championship. The second time
was a La Liga match in December 2014. Its always great to
see Real Madrid win at Santiago
Bernabu, Carlsen says.
realmadrid.com/
estadio-santiago-bernabeu
Favorite city
THE
WORLD OF
MAGNUS
CARLSEN
Magnus Carlsen is a
seasoned traveler
for one so young. As a
youngster, he traveled
extensively with his
family, often to
places where he
could play in chess
tournaments
Now its
your move!
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Favorite country
1 South Africa
I went there with my family
when I was eight and really want
to go back, Carlsen says. Cape
Town is often identified as the
best destination in the world,
and South Africa is one of the
most popular countries to visit
with its powerful history, exotic
flora and fauna, a colorful culture, and exciting opportunities
for adventure.
southafrica.net
Favorite hotel
Hytta in Engerdal
Its perfect for complete relaxation, offering ski tours and wilderness living. My dream location
is very simple. A cabin in the
mountains. Very Norwegian,
Carlsen says. Engerdal is located
in Hedmark county, which has
borders with Sweden, Trysil,
Rros, Os, Tolga, and Rendalen.
It is also home to the southernmost Sami reindeer herd.
3 Chennai
This city was an exotic meeting
with India and the site of my first
World Championship match,
Carlsen says. He is a big star in
India and became even more
famous after the World Championship match with Indian player
Viswanathan Anand in 2013. He
commuted between the match
site, various sports arenas, and
sun loungers on one of the longest urban beaches in the world.
Situated on the Bay of Bengal,
Chennai is the most-visited city
in India. Its renowned for its fabulous temples, miles of beaches,
and the beautiful national park.
chennai.org.uk
Favorite beach
Wijk aan Zee
This small Dutch coastal village
is very interesting to visit in the
summer. Ive played a chess tournament there during January in
11 out of the last 12 years,
Carlsen says. In January 2016,
the Tata Steel Chess Tournament will bring Carlsen back to
town. Located in the northern
part of The Netherlands, Wijk
aan Zee has been designated a
European heritage village and
has often been called one of the
best-preserved secrets of the
North Sea coast. The waters are
crystal clear, and the beaches are
a magnet for surfers.
tatasteelchess.com
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QUEEN OF
THE CANALS
For a thousand years, the profession of gondolier was open only to
the men of Venice. That changed in the mid-1990s when Alex Hai
overcame prejudice and convention to become la prima
gondoliera the first female gondolier
By Emma Brink Photos by Marco Secchi
gondola ride is a must for many tourists

set herself up as a private gondolier, gaining a permit after several expensive court cases. Shes curvisiting Venice. In the 17th and 18th centuries, up to 10,000 gondolas plied the
rently the only gondolier not employed by the City
citys canals. Today there are just over
of Venice. Despite official approval, there are still
400. Its a fiercely traditional profesthose who refuse to recognize her as a real
sion handed down from father to son over
gondolier.
the centuries. Until Alex Hai came along.
Hai has spent many years on the waters
We meet her at Venices Opera House,
of Venice, learning her profession from
Teatro La Fenice, close to Saint Marks
scratch how to turn an 11m gondola
Square. Her gondola Pegaso (Pegasus in Italthrough a 90 angle in narrow canals, how
ian) is moored nearby. This is the place
every little movement of the paddle in the
where Hai always likes to meet her customers.
water makes a big difference to how the
Alex Hai
Its been a struggle to get to where she is
gondola moves, which small canals are the
today. In addition to being female, Hai is not even
most picturesque to bring tourists to, and at what
from Venice. Or Italy for that matter. Born in Hamtime of day they will get the most out of their trip.
burg, she grew up in Germany and America before
Working as a gondolier requires great skill perfected over years, physical strength and constant
coming to Venice 20 years ago. She immediately fell
focus when navigating the narrow canals and busy
in love with the city, its architecture and its people.
boat traffic of Venice.
And she discovered her aptitude for rowing. Hai
learned her trade as an apprentice on the traghetto,
ai has now put the old controversy
the gondola that takes people from one side of the
behind her and is taking up a new and
Grand Canal to the other.
important fight for the city this time
Its not easy being an outsider in Venice, a small
against the big cruise liners.
city with many long-held traditions not least
In the port of Venice, the picturesque
around the ancient tradition of gondolas and
gondoliers. The profession is controlled by the thoutown is now often obscured by large cruise ships, an
sand-year-old gondoliers guild, which issues licenses
issue that has stirred up feeling among residents.
following stringent training and examinations.
Hai is one of many who are passionate about the
issue. Not only do the ships spoil the image of beauts little surprise that Hais ambitions were contro- tiful Venice, she says, they are also bad for the
versial to say the least. She is a woman, she
environment and a danger to the many Venetians
wasnt born in Venice, and she simply cannot
and tourists who travel the citys waterways in small
row were just some of the argued used by her
boats and gondolas. The challenge has intensified
opponents.
with the 2015 election of mayor Luigi Brugnaro, a
Venice is a city that does not like change, Hai
strong supporter of the cruise ship industry.
says as we cruise the narrow canals aboard Pegaso.
A hundred thousand signatures against cruise
But Venetians realize they do need to move with
ships and a statement from Unesco still isnt
the times.
enough, Hai says.
After failing to gain a license from the guild, Hai
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Gondolas
weigh about
700kg and
are made
using 8 types
of wood
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ourism is an impassioned subject in

Venice. Many residents want restrictions
some 17 million people visit Venice
every year but tourism is important to
the citys livelihood. At the same time,
its to blame for the high cost of living that is driving
locals away. The population has been falling for
years and has now dropped below 60,000. A generation ago, three times as many people lived here.
It is not hard to see the attraction of Venice to
tourists. With its unique location in the lagoon, the
silence of the non-existent cars, the narrow canals,
the slow-moving gondolas passing under clotheslines, window boxes and bridges, its like no other
city in the world and it is impossible not to
become enchanted.
But Hai is not a woman to shrink in the face of
adversity. She loves her historic city and her profession.
The best part of being a gondolier is rowing forward into the past. My clients make my work so
much fun, and I never get tired of the views of the
city.
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Living in Venice is just like living in
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exhibitions, and restaurants
Palazzetto Pisani
Le Maschere
1 Le Maschere at the Splendid
Venice hotel is a small,
authentic restaurant that
serves traditional dishes
in an authentic local atmosphere. It has a lovely
terrace and a typically
Venetian courtyard. Excellent food and service.
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Osteria Al Mascaron
This place is my life-saver restaurant its beautiful, open late and
has attentive waiters and good portions. The food is excellent. Its a
meeting place for artists, actors,
and painters, and theres live music.
This place is even better in winter.
osteriamascaron.it
A hidden gem with a different

atmosphere. Its a bit hidden away,
but it overlooks the Palazzo Barbarigo, the Guggenheim Museum,
and the Accademia Bridge. The
food and prices are ok, but you really come here for the atmosphere.
Also great in winter. Be sure to
book ahead.
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San Giorgio
Take waterbus 2 to San
Giorgio, a small island just
south of St. Marks Square,
which is home to a yacht club
and a charming little caf. There
is also a church tower that is better
to go up than the one in St. Marks
Square, as its cheaper and has
shorter lines. It also has a fantastic
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NOVELS FROM
THE NEXT WORLD
Death and taxes may be the only certainities in life. But if
you happen to be a best-selling author, death doesnt have to be the end
for your characters or your publishers revenues
By Chad Henderson Illustration by Erik Nylund
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER EXAMINES WRITING
n August this year, the fourth installment in

Stieg Larssons Millennium series, The Girl in
the Spiders Web, hit the bookstores. But it was
penned entirely by David Lagercrantz, a writer best known for his biography of Swedish
soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The decision to publish a fourth book was controversial to say the least. Larsson died in 2004 without
leaving a will, so the rights to his books went to his
father and brother. Larssons long-term partner Eva
Gabrielsson, with whom he lived for 32 years, was
strongly against the publication of a new book.
At stake was not just Stieg Larssons literary
legacy, but also large sums of money. Although publishers tend to keep the value of total book sales
secret, Larssons publishers have stated that by
March 2015, his three books had sold more than 80
million copies in 30 languages. The Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri has estimated that these sales
amount to approximately USD 480 million. If sales
go as planned for the new book, its publisher and
Larssons estate can expect to earn millions more.
Continuing the book series of a dead author is
nothing new the strengthening of copyright laws
over the years has enabled publishers and estates to
continue publishing books series long after the
death of the original author. Theres even a name for
these books: continuation literature. And you only
need to look at the James Bond series of books and
movies to see how lucrative the continuation can be.
Between 1953 and 1966, Ian Fleming wrote 14
James Bond novels, starting with Casino Royale and
ending with Octopussy and The Living Daylights.
Since Flemings death, his estate has authorized an
additional 24 books written by six different authors,
leading to a total of 100 million books sold. The
James Bond film franchise has earned more than
USD 6 billion. Theres no end in sight for James
Bond. Trigger Mortis was published in September
this year, written by novelist and screenwriter
Anthony Horowitz and based on original material
by Ian Fleming. The new novel takes place two
weeks after the events of Goldfinger and brings back
the character Pussy Galore.
It was always my intention to go back to the true

Bond, which is to say, the Bond that Fleming
created, Horowitz has stated. It was a fantastic
bonus having some original, unseen material from
the master to launch my story. I hope fans enjoy it.
My aim was to make this the most authentic James
Bond novel anyone could have written.
My aim was to
make this the most
authentic James
Bond novel
anyone could
have written
lthough its always tempting for publishers to keep on with a successful

book series, Horowitz makes a crucial
point: the fans have to like it, and this
often hinges on how well the writer
captures the original authors voice.
Difficulties occur when a writer takes on the work
of an author with a very distinctive style. One example is Robert B. Parkers revival of Raymond
Chandlers Philip Marlowe novels, written with the
approval of Chandlers estate, which received a
mixed critical reception.
Parkers role in continuation literature did not end
there, however. At the time of his death in 2010,
Parker had sold more than 15 million books, and his
family wanted to keep his Spenser private detective
series alive.
Spenser was a cash cow, Parkers wife Joan told
The Globe in a 2012 interview. And we felt that Bob
would want to see Spenser live on.
After a careful search, the family found author
Ace Atkins, a longtime Parker fan who was thrilled
to continue the series. He has now written four successful novels in the Spenser series, including the
best-selling Kickback, published in May this year. In
a recent interview with The Day, Atkins described
the difficulties he encountered in getting Parkers
tone right.
Theres an ongoing flow and cadence thats very
difficult to pull off, he said. Im not sure all my
readers realize it, but at the root of what they really
like about the Spenser books is the rhythm of the
words. Of course the plot is always interesting.
Youre telling a story. I was a fan myself, and for me
it was never about the case Spenser was working on.
It was about that poetry of language.
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hile readers praise Atkins for his

near perfect copy of Parker,
David Lagercrantz decided to do
something different in the new
Millennium book. Lagercrantz
was well aware of the danger of trying to impersonate Stieg Larsson.
Stieg Larsson was a master at creating complex
stories with a lot of different plotlines, and that was
something I was determined to live up to, Lagercrantz wrote in a statement. [His writing style] is
down to earth and unaffected. But there is a kind of
journalistic authoritativeness about his work. I realized early on how idiotic it would be for me just to
imitate him. This is my own prose.
The choice of Lagercrantz for the fourth book has
been heavily criticized by Eva Gabrielsson, Larssons long-term partner. In an interview with AFP,
she stated that Lagercrantz comes from a completely different background. Everything has always
been easy for him. Hes never been an activist.
Everything is wrong. She also stated she was afraid
Larssons political agenda would be neglected.
Eva Gedin, the editor at publisher Norstedts
responsible for the Millennium series, argues that
politics was not Larssons main motivation for
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Follow in the footsteps of some of
our well-known writers at
Stieg Larsson
was a master at
creating complex
stories, and that
was something I
was determined
to live up to
writing the novels. She points out that they were

very different from his work for Expo, the political
magazine he co-founded.
When he wrote in Expo, it was very important
how he formulated each word, she said in a recent
interview with Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter.
However, when he wrote the Millennium trilogy, he
was having a lot of fun and was very clear that it was
for entertainment. Stiegs intention was that it
would be a huge success.
etween August 27 and September 1, The

Girl in the Spiders Web was published in
27 countries, with a print run of 2.7 million copies. Ten years after the first book,
readers can once again meet punk
hacker Lisbeth Salander and investigative reporter
Mikael Blomkvist as they take on a new conspiracy.
The books UK publisher, Quercus, would not
reveal how many books were pre-ordered, but said
it was very pleased with the numbers.
LIVE PASSIONATELY. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
NEVERENDING STORY
Whether to make money or continue cherished stories, numerous book series
have been handed to other writers after the original authors death.
Here are a few well-known examples
Book series
Original works
Author
By new authors
Continued by
The Hitchhikers
Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Eoin Colfer
Hercule Poirot
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Agatha Christie
Sophie Hannah
Gone with the Wind
Margaret Mitchell
Alexandra Ripley,
Donald McCaig
Dune
Frank Herbert
13
Brian Herbert and

Kevin J. Anderson
James Bond
14
Ian Fleming
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Several authors, including Kingsley Amis

and Anthony Horowitz
Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan

Doyle
2 (authorized)
Andy Lane,
Anthony Horowitz
Spenser
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Robert B. Parker
Ace Atkins
Jason Bourne
Robert Ludlum
10
Eric Van Lustbader
Jeeves and Wooster
11
P.G. Wodehouse
Sebastian Faulks
Wheel of Time
11
Robert Jordan
Brandon Sanderson
Philip Marlowe
Raymond Chandler
Robert B. Parker,
Benjamin Black
The Godfather
Mario Puzo
Ed Falco,
Mark Winegardner
Sidney Sheldon
novels
18
Sidney Sheldon
Tilly Bagshawe
Winnie the Pooh
A.A. Milne
1 authorized
David Benedictus
Peter Pan
J.M. Barrie
Several works,
produced after the
copyright expired
When Quercus bought the English-language rights

to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in 2007, it was a
small, independent publisher operating from a
rented office. Three years later, its sales had more
than trebled thanks to the Millennium books.
Larssons father and brother insist they are not in
it for the money, pointing out that they have already
given a large portion of their profits to charity. The
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The aim is to keep

the characters
alive and give
readers the
continuation they
have longed for
(authorized by estate)
aim, they say, is to keep alive the characters and the

world that Larsson created, and offer his many
readers the continuation they have longed for.
The immediate critical response was mainly positive, and the novel is likely to sell well regardless of
what the critics say. So who knows, the series might
yet extend to the 10 novels that Larsson is said to
have planned.
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In a
digital age,
Assouline
revels in the
physical
LUXURY
BY THE BOOK
Assouline is a publisher with an unusual concept luxury books as
a lifestyle accessory. Its first flagship store, Maison Assouline, opened its
doors in London last year. Scandinavian Traveler stepped inside
delicate musky fragrance wafts

through the air and hushed voices
merge with the soothing tones of
Frank Sinatra. Once inside the
refined confines of Maison Assouline,
its difficult to imagine that one of Londons busiest
traffic arteries is roaring behind the thick oak door.
With its high ceilings and wood-panelled walls, the
space feels more like a stately home than a bookstore.
Though, of course, there are books. The shelves
By Emma Holmqvist Deacon
Its the ultimate

destination for
sophisticated
living
display a generous portion of Assoulines 1,200

titles, which span art, lifestyle, fashion, and travel.
But Maison Assouline is not limited to books. It
also offers candles and furniture as well as rare objects and services such as an in-house bookbinder.
The publishing house was founded in Paris in
1994 by husband and wife team Martine and Prosper Assouline. Today, its based in New York. So why
was London chosen as the home of the first flagship
store?
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER READS BOOKS
Books can
be much more
than just
words and
pictures
Who are Martine and

Prosper Assouline?
Martine Assouline is a
former model who went
on to work in strategic
communications for the
likes of ST Dupont, Louis
Vuitton, and Rochas. She
co-founded Assouline in
Paris in 1994, together
with husband Prosper.
Today they run the company from New York.
Prosper Assouline has
a background in the
world of French fashion
magazines. At the age of
18 he launched his own
magazine, Album, together with his brother. He
was knighted in 2010 by
the French Minister of
Culture.
Explore rare books and collectable

editions in a homelike environment
ing, Martine Assouline says. We spent a long time

searching for a big space with soul and good energy,
which is no mean feat when looking in central London. Then, one day, there it was 196A Piccadilly,
just a stones throw from Fortnum & Mason and the
Royal Academy of Art. The building is an imposing
townhouse designed in 1922 by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
We knew straight away that this buildings rare
kind of beauty would help us realize our dream,
Assouline continues.
This way
to London
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he store covers around 500 sqm on

two-and-a-half floors. Discreetly
tucked away at the back of the ground
floor, to the right of the bookbinders
station, is a narrow staircase to the
mezzanine gallery space. Continue up another flight
and youll find yourself in a warren of corridors and
individual rooms, offering a veritable Aladdins cave
of rare books and artefacts. Prosper Assouline has
handpicked the collectable editions that complement the publishers own titles.
A spacious room at the back is furnished like a
magnificent drawing room. Every piece of lighting
and furniture is for sale, including the kidney-shaped
desk and Japanese inspired bookshelves that form
part of Assoulines own interior range. No
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A handful of recent
Assouline titles
The Shoe Book
Hotel Stories
The Impossible Book of
Furniture
More than books

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bookstores at
detail has been overlooked. Coffee at the stores Swan

Bar is served Turkish style on a dainty golden tray.
Over its long history, Assouline has grown from a
marginal publisher of style-driven titles to a lifestyle
luxury brand that seeks to elevate the humble book
into a covetable accessory. The newly established
company created something of a stir with the
release of its first complete series of books in 1996.
Covering influential people and movements in fashion, art, design, and gastronomy, the books in the
Memories collection were beautifully made, yet the
prices were modest. But this approach posed a few
challenges.
Since we priced the books low, Assouline says,
we had to sell considerable volumes in order to
make any profit. Fortunately, there was enough
demand for us to distribute the titles worldwide,
translating them into 10 different languages. Other
publishers then cottoned on to the format and began
to see the commercial relevance of fashion books.
Assouline soon made a name for itself in Europe,
and opened an office in New York at the end of the
1990s, despite being virtually unknown in America
at the time. In 2005, the first boutique opened in
Paris. Today, Assouline operates boutiques in locations including New York, Seoul, Lima, Mexico City,
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MARTINE ASSOULINES
FAVORITE SPOTS
Luxury book publishers stops around the world
London
The Connaught Hotel
It captures the best of B
ritish
style. Writer Peter Mayle is
among the many authors who
have chosen the Connaught as
a base. He even dedicated a
chapter to the luxury heritage
hotel in his book Expensive
Habits in tribute to the best
things in life.
Carlos Place London W1K 2AL
the-connaught.co.uk
1 Scotts
It exudes such good energy
and it serves the best fish and
seafood dishes imaginable.
Located in Mayfair since 1968
(though its history goes back
to 1851), Scotts was a favorite
of Ian Fleming, creator of the
legendary James Bond.
It was reopened with much
fanfare in 2007 following a
change of ownership and a
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major revamp that put it

back on the map.
20 Mount Street
London W1K 2HE
scotts-restaurant.com
La Petite Maison
A brilliant stable companion
to the original Nice-based
restaurant with the same
name, serving French
bistro-style dishes.
53-54 Brooks Mews
London W1K 4EG
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Inspirational escape
2 The Royal Academy
of Arts
When I need an inspirational
escape, I head to the Royal
Academy of Arts. The historic
institution, which describes
itself as a voice for art and
artists since 1768, puts on
major exhibitions spanning
ancient sculpture to modernday masterpieces. A solo show

of Chinese visionary Ai Weiweis work is currently on, running until December 13, 2015.
royalacademy.org.uk
great for drinks, delicious

tapas and watching the fashion crowd.
Further afield
New York
I seek out Sant Ambroeus to
enjoy a good brunch and
Boqueria to have tapas. My
ideal lunch spots are The
Carlyle or The Plaza the bar
has been beautifully revamped
by Thierry Despont. Other bars
I recommend are those found
within Le Bernardin and the
Cipriani uptown or downtown, depending on my mood.
Paris
A must while in the City of
Light LAmi Louis for its
meat dishes and Le Duc if I
fancy fish and a wonderful
experience in general. Ferdi is
Tulum in Mexico for its

gypset style and beautiful
beach. And Eden Roc in Antibes. It has an amazing Valmont Spa, though admittedly, I
love all the Valmont Spa spots
and book weekly sessions at
the Plaza Athne in New
York.
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MEETS MARIA BLACK
ELEGANCE
WITH ATTITUDE
Danish jewelry designer Maria Black is an international

phenomenon. Today her pieces can be seen adorning the likes
of Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Beyonc, and Jessica Alba. But behind
her success is a surprisingly simple philosophy
By Petra Dokken Photos by Julian Love
hen Maria Black launched her

business, she saw a gap in the
market. There were basically
two alternatives for the consumer:
fashion jewelry and traditional
jewelry houses. There was grungy jewelry, and there
was fine jewelry. Black wanted to bridge the gap.
She would create jewelry with attitude, but using
precious metals.
The idea was immediately successful, and Black
worked all hours to satisfy demand in the early days.
I worked myself almost to death that first year,
she says. I did everything myself from production
to marketing and website design. I realized I made
4,000 pieces of jewelry in that first year!
Maria Black Jewellery works in the same way as a
fashion house, with new collections launched each
season. Retailers want to see new things often, as
do the customers who come to her store in Copen
hagen.
Blacks work is based on further development of
the same shapes and styles, so you can combine
pieces to create a jewelry wardrobe.
Black gained an understanding of consumer
tastes by having a weekend stall at Brick Lane mar
ket in London.
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Every
piece is put
together
by human
hands
From punk to princess: Blacks designs enable the look
I learned to build up a collection by being in

direct contact with customer preferences, she says.
I fine-tuned my ideas, taking inspiration from
Camden and the punks there. But I realized I had to
make things that were more sophisticated.
One of Blacks main ideas is to give people scope
to vary their accessories.
Many people dont want to have the same look all
the time. They might want to be Goth one day and
bohemian the next. To have different looks for different moods. My jewelry gives this kind of flexibility.
I think thats one of the reasons Ive done so well.
Blacks love affair with jewelry was sparked by
travel.
I traveled a great deal when I was in my twenties, she says, spending time in places like Ibiza,
where I began selling jewelry at a hippie market. I
started a four-year apprenticeship in Copenhagen,
but I had itchy feet. In my final year as an apprentice, I went to London. I fell hopelessly in love with
the city and ended up staying.
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I try not to figure

out what direction
fashion trends are
moving in. I follow
my heart and do
things I like
WHO SHE IS AND

WHAT SHE DOES
Maria Black
Profession: Goldsmith, founder
of Maria Black Jewellery, MBJ
Lives: London
Training: Four-year apprenticeship in
Denmark and the UK
Career: Founded Maria Black Jewellery in
2010. Opened Danish flagship store in 2013
Famous customers: Scarlett Johansson,
Rihanna, Nicole Richie, Maggie Gyllenhaal,
Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Helena Christensen,
Ke$ha, Jessica Alba, Beyonc, Gwen
Stefani, Norah Jones, Lisa Marie
Presley
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All masters are created in her East London studio

where she works with two assistants.
I am a goldsmith by profession, Black says,
while one of the girls is a trained designer, so we
have a fantastic interchange of ideas. I learn new
things all the time.
Every piece is handmade, every surface filed and
every part set in place by human hands. Maria
explains that exchanging knowledge is an important
aspect of the goldsmith profession.
You need passion for our profession. It takes
time, and its important to sit and talk. I have been
careful to choose the right people with the right
attitude.
lack has always made an effort to go her

own way, despite the pressure to be successful.
In the early days, I couldnt stop
thinking will customers like this new
collection? But I always go with my gut feeling and
believe customers will like it.
The collections and styles have developed, but
Maria Black Jewellery has its own DNA.
I try not to figure out what direction fashion
trends are moving in, Black says. I follow my heart
and do things I like.
When Black is creating, she switches off her
phone. If things are not going to plan, she lets her
hands take over and goes by feeling.
Sometimes the pieces turn out exactly like my
sketches. But sometimes they turn out completely
different.
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Where to buy
Maria Black Jewellery
flagship store
Silkegade 13, Copenhagen, Denmark
maria-black.com
NK
Hamngatan 18-20,
Stockholm, Sweden
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CULINARY GEMS
Find the
worlds flavors
in Copenhagen
and London
COPENHAGEN
Husmanns Vinstue
My very favorite place to go
for traditional smrrebrd
(open sandwiches on rye
bread). The interior at
Husmanns Vinstue is very old
school and the newest staff
member has worked there for
18 years. They still call him the
new guy!
Larsbjrnstrde 2
Copenhagen Denmark
Torvehallerne
1 A culinary hot spot in
Copenhagen. You can always
find your fix here from delicious baked goods to fresh
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fish and specialties from the

small Danish islands. But most
of all I love the atmosphere
its a great chillout place for
both locals and tourists as its
oozing that classic farmers
market vibe. Its like London
street food markets done the
Scandinavian way.
Frederiksborggade 21
Copenhagen Denmark
Cava Bar
I stumbled across this place
by chance. I was surprised to
find very authentic Spanish
cuisine hidden away in a small
street in Copenhagen. They
specialize in small
Catalonian dishes, and you
literally eat at the kitchen

counter while watching the
chefs prepare the delicious
food for you. As everybody
knows, the best parties end
up in the kitchen!
Nikolajgade 18
Copenhagen Denmark
LONDON
Broadway Market
A tiny little street in East
London, packed with restaurants and cafs. Its popular
with people who like organic
food at a reasonable price.
broadwaymarket.co.uk
MY SOURCES OF
INSPIRATION
Barcelona
I must have taken t housands
of photos on my mobile.
2 India
When I was 20, I traveled
around the country and was
inspired by the way they
adorn their hair, noses and
hands.
Bangkok
I like the citys playfulness. I
always buy a silly hat to bring
home.
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER EXPLORES FLYING
Join the adventure

on the web
See updates at
HEIGHTS OF
ADVENTURE
In 1929, Swedish pilot and adventurer Gsta Andre flew an
open-cockpit biplane from Sweden to South Africa just to
prove it could be done. SAS pilot Johan Wiklund has
embarked on a similar adventure to prove its still possible
By Judi Lembke Photos by Stefan Sundqvist
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Ready for adventure with

his DH60 Moth from 1935
s a boy, Johan Wiklund devoured

books about the fictional English war
hero Biggles. He dreamed of becoming a pilot and an adventurer. During
his 26 years with SAS, Wiklund has
been all over the world. But one dream has
remained unfulfilled until now: recreating the
remarkable feat Gsta Andre pulled off 86 years
ago. Andre flew a Cirrus Moth biplane from Stockholms Barkaby Airport to the Cape of Good Hope in
South Africa. And back again. Solo.
When I read about Gsta Andre in 2004,
Wiklund says, I thought the trip would happen
when I was retired and had the time and money.
But about 18 months ago, a friend was selling his
1935 De Havilland 60 Moth, so I decided to seize
the opportunity.
No movies on
this flight
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Nordkapp
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER EXPLORES FLYING
As a child, Wiklund built model planes. When he

grew up, he began rebuilding old airplanes. Flying
them, he says, is a chance to discover history
and be truly in control.
The one
I love the sophistication of todays planes,
thing
Ive never
he says. We fly in all kinds of conditions,
been
able
to do
and its exciting to pilot these wonderfully
is nothing
built modern machines. Old planes, on the
other hand, are simple: one person can mainJames Bigglesworth
tain and fly them. You get a feeling for the
(Biggles)
whole plane: the vibrations, the smell, the view.
You become one with the plane.
Cape Town
n September, Wiklund became one with his

rebuilt DH60 Moth when he set out to follow
Andres original route as closely as possible.
He is using the same navigation instruments as
Andre, and even wearing a copy of his flying
outfit. Wiklunds adventure actually started in July
this year, when he flew to Sweden from North Cape
in Norway. He will finish his journey there too.
Its the adventure of a lifetime, but its not
without its potential problems, particularly
because Wiklund has no outside support and
limited resources.
The problems wont happen in the air but on the
ground, he says. Its more and more difficult to get
fuel for a plane like this. Often, only jet fuel is available.
Wiklund added two extra fuel tanks to the plane
because of this.
I may end up going to regular gas stations, filling
up jerry cans and bringing them back to the airport, he says. The idea is to do like Andre: just
me, my brown suit and my airplane. Ill deal with
problems as they happen.
lying Cape to Cape isnt Wiklunds only

goal: hes also raising money for the
Make Reading Cool project, which
supports schools with limited resources
in Red Hill, close to Cape Town.
Wiklund hopes to land in Cape Town at the same
time on the same day as Andre: 15.10 on October 24.
One student from the project will be chosen to
go up in the plane with me. Im just really happy to
support such a great initiative while having this
fantastic adventure.
You can follow Wiklunds progress through
daily updates and a live feed on his website,
capetocape.net, and on scandinaviantraveler.com.
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Follow Wiklunds journey at
WHO HE IS AND
WHAT HE DOES
Johan Wiklund
Age: 47 (will turn 48 during the trip)
Career: SAS pilot since 1989. Motorcycle enthusiast and dedicated adventurer. Took
leave of absence to sail from Sweden to the
West Indies with his brother in the early
2000s.
Family: Wife Lena, two children ages 9 and 11
Born: Kiruna, Sweden
Lives: Malm, Sweden
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER PITCHES MANCHESTER
KICKING IT IN
MANCHESTER
Manchester is the self-proclaimed capital
of soccer, but its not just a sports town
By Michael Qureshi
Photo by Peter Corcoran for Mather & Co
Photo by Peter Corcoran for Mather & Co
ay Manchester to
a person,
and chances
are the response is one of the following three: City,
United, Oasis. In a
way the three go together, and go together
well. City and United
have been fierce rivals
on the field for over a
century, while the Gallagher brothers of Oasis
have been fierce supporters of City for a little over four decades.
Football may be what
attracts Scandinavians
to Manchester, but
once there, the city has
a way of getting a good
hold on the visitor. If
the Curry Mile doesnt
get you, the Northern
Quarter or the Deansgate Locks surely will.
Or if a United match
isnt enough, why not
have a look inside the
National Football Museum? Or combine
football with shopping
by taking a tour of Uniteds Old Trafford stadium and then head over
to the Trafford Centre
five km west of the stadium, and see what its
hundreds of stores have
to offer.
And then hit one (or
several) of the citys
many spots for live
music.
FOOTBALL
Old Trafford Stadium Tour
1 A must for any Manchester
United fan. The Stadium Tour
takes you behind the scenes at
the legendary stadium and museum. Only on non-match days.
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby Way
manutd.com
Etihad Stadium Tour

2 Take the guided tour of
Citys modern stadium. See the
ressing room and walk down

d
to the field.
Etihad Stadium
Station Etihad Campus
mcfc.co.uk
Hotel Football
Whether youre a United fan
or simply a fan of good football
everywhere, a visit to the recently opened Hotel Football is
a must. Hang out in the bar on
the lower level or eat lunch with
a view of Old Trafford.
99 Sir Matt Busby Way
hotelfootball.com
National Football Museum

3 Take a trip down memory
lane and relive footballs greatest moments. More than 2,500
objets are on display at any
given time, but there are also
temporary exhibitions and
interactive displays. Brazils
legendary Pel called the
museum a jewel. The museums president is Sir Bobby
Charlton.
Urbis Building
Cathedral Gardens
Corporation St
nationalfootballmuseum.com
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CITY OR UNITED?
Obviously you cant go to Manchester and not know whether to
cheer for City or United. We help you find your team here
FIRST THINGS FIRST: DO YOU LIKE SOCCER?
LIKE SOCCER?
LOVE IT!
NAW, IT AIN'T
MY BAG, BABY
IS DAVID BECKHAM AWESOME

OR MODERATELY AWESOME?
YES, SIR!!
IS WAYNE ROONEY
AWESOME?
NO. NEXT QUESTION.
HOME STADIUM
SHOULD BE FROM
THIS CENTURY!
OF
COURSE!
IN HIS
OWN WAY
GIMME
TRADITION
THE RED PILL

OR THE BLUE PILL?
RED
WANT TO BE ON THE
SAME TEAM AS
USAIN BOLT?
MORE OF AN
OASIS PERSON
AND
MEGAN FOX!
You like to stick it to the

Man(U), you and the Gallagher
brothers. And hey, two Premier
League titles in three years.
Sky blue is your color.
Go City!
IT'S GOOD TO
BE THE BIG
BROTHER
ENTITLED MUCH?
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT

One of the best Manchester
City spots near the stadium.
This sports bar shows all
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Welcome onboard, just like

Usain Bolt, Megan Fox, and
millions of others. Obviously
you like winning. And Sir Alex
Fergusons book is on your
night table (as it should be).
See you at Old
Trafford!
IN SPORTS, YOURE NOT

BORN ONE. YOU BECOME ONE.
matches and is the next best

thing to being inside the
stadium.
13 Grey Mare Lane
Sankeys
For post-match clubbers,
Sankeys is the place to be.
First opened as Sankeys Soap
in 1994, it has closed and
re-opened four times. The
BLUE
NEW IS
ALWAYS
BETTER!
UNITED FAN!
CITY FAN!
Mary DBemish Bar
OK!
See you
at Sankeys
at 10
WAYNE
WHO-NEY? THE
LAD FROM
LIVERPOOL? NO.
UPSTARTS!
ALWAYS.
WITHOUT
EXCEPTION.
1878 IS ANCIENT,
1880 FRESH.
latest comeback saw the light

of day in 2014. In 2010, DJ
Mag readers voted it the number one club in the world
Beehive Mill Jersey St
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Lupi Reali
Montepulciano dAbruzzo
Also available in 3
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campagna finanziata ai sensi

del regolamento ce n. 1234/07
Deansgate Locks
Photo by IWM
Deansgate Locks is famous

for its trendy bars and electrifying atmosphere. Dont get it
confused with the Dansgate
Area a mile away. The ten
railway arches house six bars
and a comedy club.
Whitworth Street
manchesterbars.com/
location-deansgatelocks.htm
The Lowry
2 A wide variety of performing
and visual arts under one roof.
Pier 8 Salford Quays
thelowry.com
John Rylands Library

Recognized as one of the most
beautiful buildings in Great
Britain, the library hosts one of
the worlds biggest collections
of manuscripts and literature.
150 Deansgate
library.manchester.ac.uk
Northern Quarter
Here youll find a nice
s election of Manchesters best
restaurants, bars, record stores,
and coffee shops. Great for
vintage shopping as well, the
Northern Quarter is where the
alternative vibe is.
northernquartermanchester.com
Photo by The Lowry
Discover North Wales

Find out where to stay,
what to do and see at
Curry Mile
A must-visit for lovers of
akistani, Indian, and Middle
P
Eastern food and culture. The
Curry Mile is popular among
both locals and tourists. And
dont worry, you wont have to
walk a full mile, within a half a
mile there are at least 70
restaurants to choose from.
Wilmslow Road
MUSEUMS
Museum of Science and
Industry
Imperial War Museum

1 Covers military conflicts from
World War I to the present day.
The Quays Trafford Wharf Road
iwm.org.uk
SOMETHING TO SEE
Manchester Town Hall
Not far from the Central
Library you find the citys impressive Town Hall dominated
by a 85m tall tower. Tours are
available.
Albert Square
manchester.gov.uk
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2
2
Photo by The Lowry
Shows the products of the

industrial (r)evolution starting
from the first airplanes, trains,
and cars. Free admission.
Liverpool Road
Manchester mosi.org.uk
This way to Manchester
SAS flies direct to Manchester from Copenhagen,

Oslo, and Stockholm and offers connecting flights
from elsewhere in Scandinavia.
Earn your points Use your points Cash in your

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As a EuroBonus You get a
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return trip from

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Manchester from
30,000 points,
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Get your trip off

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Fjllrven Polar is a winter adventure that brings ordinary people from all over the world together while driving dog sleds 330 kilometers
across the Arctic tundra. Would you like to be one of them?
The adventure can begin

in apr il 2016 it is time again: 20 new
participants will have the opportunity to
drive their team of dogs across mountains
and tundra, spend their nights outside and
learn about living outdoors in the winter.
And you could be one of the lucky few who
get to experience one of Europes last wildernesses together with us.
A unique winter adventure
Our aim with Fjllrven Polar is to demonstrate that outdoor life in the winter can be
both safe and comfortable. With the right
equipment and the right preparations, you
Read more and apply at

www.fjallraven.com/polar
can learn to cope with severe cold perhaps

even appreciate it. After all, the wilderness
is rarely as beautiful and exotic as when it
is really cold.
During the expedition, Fjllrvens outdoor
experts will be on hand at all times to guide
you and share their knowledge.
Its time to prepare your application
You can apply on Fjllrvens website in
November and December. You will need
to upload a film and tell us why you want
to participate in order to convince us and
your friends to make sure you are one of the
lucky ones standing on the starting line in

Signaldalen. Half of the participants will be
selected by vote, and the other half will be
hand-picked by us at Fjllrven.
If you are selected, you are in for the
greatest winter adventure of your life four
days in the unique and untouched wilderness,
far north of the Arctic Circle.
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER VISITS THE FUTURE
GREAT SCOTT!
WERE
IN
FUTURE
THE
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Weve finally arrived in the future

as imagined by the makers of the
80s classic, Back to the Future.
Have you taken a hoverboard
to work recently?
By Risto Pakarinen
The movie predictions
Marty McFly: The time

traveler who gave us
rock n roll
Photo by Universal Pictures
Flying cars
Self-drying jackets
Self-lacing shoes
3D movie technology
Double ties
Robot waiters at a nostalgic
80s caf
Fingerprint ID
Pepsi Perfect
Virtual windows
Smartwatches with accurate
weather service
Giant flatscreen TVs
h, were finally here. But, as all

fans of Back to the Future know,
the appropriate question is not
where the hell are we?, its
when the hell are we?
That's what Marty McFly
learns from inventor Emmett
Doc Brown when Doc demonstrates his time machine for the first time in the 1985 film "Back to the
Future", and sends Einstein the dog one minute into
the future in a DeLorean sports car.
By the time the sequel rolled around four years
later, McFly had learned his lesson:
McFly: Where are we? When are we?
Doc: Were descending toward Hill Valley,
California at 4:29 pm, on Wednesday, October 21,
2015.
This year, 2015, is a big year for fans of the Back to
the Future trilogy. First of all, the original movie celebrated its 30th anniversary in July 2015, which is
sort of a big deal in itself, but in the movie, McFly
accelerates his DeLorean to 88mph on October 26,
1985. Another anniversary.
But wait, theres more. When Doc Brown takes
Marty McFly to the future, they land in October 21,
2015.
And here we are.
Our 2015 doesnt look exactly the way the filmmakers imagined it. But many of the ideas have
seen the light of day, if in a slightly different form.
In the movie, we see self-drying jackets, selflacing shoes, 3D movie technology, double ties,
robot waiters at a nostalgic 80s caf, fingerprint ID,
Pepsi Perfect, virtual windows, smartwatches with
accurate weather service and giant flatscreen TVs.
We also hear that Doc has been to a rejuvenation
clinic for an all-natural overhaul. They took out
some wrinkles, did a hair repair, changed the blood
[and] replaced my spleen and colon. And of course,
theres the built-in fax that tells McFly hes been
fired right after a video call with his boss.
In other words, a couple of misses, a couple of
near misses, and a lot of hits.
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER VISITS THE FUTURE
Instead of simply
predicting the
future, the movie
may actually have
shaped it
Photo by Lexus
he misses show how predictions can go

wrong when you only extend your
knowledge of the present. Few of us
own fax machines these days, but back
in 1985, the fax machine was about as
cool as a car phone. So naturally, a fax machine built
into the wall of your house was even cooler.
There are also no Jaws sequels 519, and the justice system still uses lawyers.
But the list of hits is nothing short of impressive,
especially if we interpret them somewhat broadly.
Theres no self-drying jacket, but Nike has announced it will launch self-lacing shoes this year.
Smart clothing is definitely a concept of our time.
The first thing we see about the future is the existence of flying cars. At the end of the first movie,
Doc Brown assures Marty that the DeLorean can get
up to 88mph even on their short street because,
Roads? Where were going, we dont need roads.
The skies arent filled with flying cars, especially
not flying DeLoreans, but several companies are
developing drivable vehicles that fly.
The 3D movie technology has made great strides
but, unlike in the movie, we still have to wear those
special glasses. Speaking of glasses, the technology
to watch TV and answer the phone with your glasses
is available, and might take off when society is ready
to see people wearing them everywhere.
Opening a door with a fingerprint is no longer a
fantasy, and such locks can be found on Amazon.
Pepsi Perfect, a vitamin-enriched cola, turned out to
be Diet Coke Plus and 7Up with antioxidants. Both
have also been discontinued. (Another miss: Doc
gave Marty 50 dollars to buy the Pepsi a can of
soda is somewhere around a dollar today).
The Lexus Hoverboard

brings the dream a little
bit closer
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Photo by Universal Pictures
f course there are 80s coffee shops all

around the world, but youd have to
go to Ningbo in the Zhejiang province in China to be waited on by robots. But robots already pump gas in
the Netherlands and the US.
In the movie, Doc checks his smartwatch to see
when the rain will stop, something you can do with
an Apple Watch and a Dark Sky app.
Huge flatscreen TVs are ubiquitous and you can
do video conferencing and even swipe a credit card
in the comfort of your home.
Few of us would go as far as Doc with his body
overhaul and replace inner organs as a regular part
of healthcare, but its good to know it can be done in
case of an emergency.
There are virtual windows, and theres even a
YouTube channel called Scenery Channel, like Jennifer McFlys favorite.
But of all the inventions in the movie, the hoverboard a skateboard that hovers above ground has
been the one most coveted by the Internet crowd. In
fact, instead of simply predicting the future, the
movie may actually have shaped it. Fans who
dreamed of riding a hoverboard have grown up,
taken jobs at tech companies and made their childhood dream come true.
The Back to the Future

trilogy has grossed almost a billion dollars
In August, car manufacturer Lexus released a

video of its hoverboard. It uses magnetic levitation
technology, based on superconducting blocks sealed
in reservoirs of liquid nitrogen, and hovers above a
track inlaid with magnets. Unfortunately, only one
such track exists, built specifically for Lexus.
Meanwhile, Hendo has started to deliver its
betaboard, a miniature version of a hoverboard that
uses engines to induce an opposing magnetic field
towards a non-ferrous metal surface. Unfortunately,
the engines only work for about fifteen minutes.
Of all the new inventions in the movies, two are
nowhere to be seen. One is the tiny dehydrated pizza that expands into a family sized one in a hydrator.
The other is that double tie.
Well, maybe Marty McFly said it best in the first
movie, I guess you guys arent ready for that yet.
But your kids are gonna love it.
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Snowy sensations in
wonderful Valais
Imagine the feeling of whizzing down the ski slopes with
nothing but powder under your feet. can you visualize the
sun painting freckles on your nose, and the wind biting your
cheeks? Good that is exactly what awaits you when you
arrive in the Swiss winter paradise valais.
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kiing in the region of Valais is just as amazing

as it seems. There is something for everyone,
whether you are a professional, beginner or
travelling with kids. And whenever you visit Valais,
you can be sure the region shows its best side since
Valais bathes in 300 days of sun each year. What are
you waiting for? Pay Valais a visit.
BREAThTAKING vIEwS IN ZERMATT
A first class vista of a snow-covered Matterhorn

basking in the winter sun is what lies beneath my
feet when I get off the glacier train at Gornergrat
at 3,100 metres above sea level. The air is thin and
cold and from here we can see Italian flags swaying
in the wind on the other side of famous Matterhorn.
Trying not to get intimidated of the height, me and
my guide start skiing down the wide and smooth
skislopes.
When hunger reminds me of lunchtime, we stop
by one of the mountain huts to eat. All the food is
local, always served with a chilled glass of white wine
the specialty of the Valais region. A few more hours
of skiing lie ahead, before darkness covers
Zermatt like a blanket. By then, its time to jump
out of the ski boots and relax in one of the hotels

outdoor jacuzzis, enjoying the sound of nothing.
In car-free Zermatt, all your stress will wane at
an instant.
EXTREME SKIING IN vAL DANNIvIERS
The key to getting value for your money is to get

away from high-profile, fashionable ski resorts.
Different from Zermatt, the region of Val dAnniviers
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St Luc-Chandolin on the other, deliver a great
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over 40 percent of the slopes marked as extreme.
The Gardes de Bordon-freeride area has at least
100 hectares of non-signposted slopes. Made up of
steep slopes and challenging walls, the area is entirely dedicated to extreme skiers and snowboarders.
It delights powder enthusiasts with wide-open virgin
snow slopes. This freeride area is not safeguarded,
and is therefore only open when risk of avalanches
is less than 3 on the scale.
FAMILy-FRIENDLy NENDAZ
Skiing with kids? No problem in Valais, especially

not in Nendaz. Since 1997, Nendaz has been awarded the Families welcome label. This label represents a holiday philosophy and is a guarantee that the
resort caters efficiently and adequately to families.
For example, Nendaz offers a day-care centre where
parents can leave their children in good hands while
skiing off on their own.
Nendaz offers a unique and exceptional ski area
surrounded bymarvelous high mountain scenery
with the resort set at 1,400 metres to the Mont-Fort
glacier at 3,300 metres. While in Nendaz, dont miss
one minute of winter sun. Catch dawns first rays of
sunlight from the top of Mont Fort, and then watch
the sunset from Plan du Fou. Combine that with
delicious food and your visit in Nendaz is complete.
ENJOy FAMOUS vERBIER
When it comes to luxury and high standard, nothing

beats famous Verbier. The area is also famous for
its great skiing with many different levels and cozy
restaurants downtown, and a legend when it comes
to after-ski.
Skipping breakfast, my guide and I decide to catch
one of the early-bird lifts toward Bruson. Skiing half
way back to the Bagnes valley, we stop by a charming stone hut in the mountains to have breakfast.
The owner of the hut proudly serves us different
kinds of cheese, home-made milk, apricot juice,
butter and freshly baked sourdough bread. What
a perfect way to start a day in Verbier for a day with
skis on my feet! The quality of the snow is hard
to beat, and as a powder lover, I realize that Im in
heaven. The off-piste is extensive and easily
accessible from the ski lifts.
chAMpRy pORTES DU SOLEIL FAR FROM
cITy pULSE
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Less than two hours from Geneva airport, you reach

Champry in the heart of Portes du Soleil, a typical
postcard Swiss village with its preserved architecture. Portes du Soleil offers a unique ski safari from
station to station, from valley to valley, from one
country to another.
While in Portes du Soleil, you find a humpback
track called The Swiss Wall, famous for being one
of the steepest slopes and most dangerous in the
world. This wall, approximately 50 percent gradient,
may have bumps up to two meters after fresh snowfall and is therefore suitable for good skiers with a
lot of experience.
After a day with skis on my feet, I take some time
to relax in the hot springs of the Thermes Parc in
Val dIlliez. Slowly, I can feel every muscle letting go
of its tension. Leaving Valais after five days of skiing,
I feel just like the regions own slogan says Valais
will forever be engraved on my heart.
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MEETS FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
THE
GODFATHER
of hospitality
At 76, Francis Ford Coppola is as energetic as ever

whether hes directing films, making wine or launching
high-end hotels in exotic locations
By Petra Dokken Photos by Charlie Gray
rancis Ford Coppola: director,

producer, screenwriter, winemaker,
publisher and hotelier.
If you say yes enough times, you
end up in the hotel business, Cop
pola says, shrugging his massive
shoulders.
Back in early 1970s Hollywood, Coppola was the
toast of the town, praised for his masterful story
telling skills and keen directorial eye. By 1976, he had
more than half a dozen Academy Awards on his shelf.
Not being one to rest on his laurels, Coppola headed
into the Philippine jungle, his family in tow, and spent
the next few years completing Apocalypse Now.
In the film business, you usually stay in a place
for at least six months, maybe a year. You grow
attachments to people you like, to places you like.
So when its time to go, sometimes you dont want to
leave, Coppola says.
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If you say yes

enough times, you
end up in the hotel
business
In the early 1980s, he visited Belize and promptly

fell in love with the beauty of the landscape. After
announcing that he wanted a place in the jungle
where he could write, his wife Eleanor found a
remote, run-down lodge on the island, which they
kept as a family home for many years. Blancaneaux
Lodge eventually became Coppolas first hotel.
Francis Ford Coppola

1939
Born in
Detroit,
Michigan
1970
Wins first
Academy
Award for
screenplay of
Patton
1972
Wins
screenwriting
Oscar
for The Godfather, which
scoops two further Oscars
Coppola
inspired
Han Solos
character in
Star Wars
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MEETS FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
His middle
name is after
his birthplace:
Henry Ford
Hospital,
Detroit
Family Pavilion at Turtle Inn
Blancaneaux Lodge began accepting guests in

1993. It was followed by four more luxury resorts:
the Turtle Inn, also in Belize, La Lancha in Guatemala, Jardn Escondido in Buenos Aires, and Palazzo Margherita in Italy.
All five Coppola resorts reflect the man himself.
Partly because he personally supervised the building and renovations on all of them. And partly
because all five served as family homes before
opening their doors to the public. Palazzo
Margherita, however, is possibly the one closest to
Coppolas heart.
The 19th-century palazzo is located in the small
southern Italian town of Bernalda, the birthplace of
Coppolas grandfather. Coppola wanted a place that
his children would visit again and again. And in
1974
Godfather II becomes first s equel to
win an Oscar. It won three: Best Adapted
Screenplay, Best Director and Best
Picture. The Conversation wins a Palme
dOr at the Cannes Film Festival
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keeping with his commitment to the family

business, he invited the entire Coppola clan to
contribute design ideas.
It has magical gardens, Coppola says. The
family has gathered in the magnificent salon on
many occasions for celebrations, intimate teas and
film screenings. The rooms are palatial, with frescos
on the ceilings and walls. It has many modern
touches, of course, yet the patina of history is
preserved.
The restaurant serves local delicacies, and the hotel runs cooking classes focusing on the regions culinary traditions. But, Coppola says, what makes the
difference is the charm and attitude of the people
who work there, most of whom are locals.
They make such a huge effort and are excellent.
1975
Buys a vineyard in Napa
Valley and starts producing
wine under the NiebaumCoppola label
1979
Apocalypse
Now is nominated for eight
Oscars, wins
two. Also wins
a Palme dOr
Whether you
want to build a
hotel or make a
movie, it must
come out of things
you cannot
control
1986
Peggy Sue Got M
arried is
his first hit since Apocalypse
Now. It starred Coppolas
nephew Nicolas Cage (Real
name Nicolas Kim Coppola)
Suite at Palazzo
Margherita
WHO HE IS AND
WHAT HE DOES
Francis Ford Coppola
Family: Married to Eleanor Jessie Niel since
1963. Three children
Lives: Napa Valley, California
Occupation: Director, screenwriter,
producer, composer, winemaker,
restaurateur, hotelier
Career: Coppola trained under Roger Corman
who gave him his first shot at directing with
Dementia 13 in 1963. Has won five Oscars.
1990
Releases
Godfather III,
another hit
1993
Opens the
Blancaneaux
Lodge in Belize
as a 20-room
luxury resort
Their natural qualities are something that cannot be

taught. They have something real, and that is quite
beautiful.
or Coppola, success is a very personal

thing.
Whether you want to build a hotel
or make a movie, it must come out of
that wilderness of things you cannot
control. I believe we all are one-in-a-million
accidents. Unique concoctions. Education and
civilization are designed to make us fit into a bigger
group, but at a certain cost. If you reach down to the
origin of yourself and find what makes you different,
your work will be unusual because it will reflect your
personal makeup.
1997
Founds
Zoetrope:
All-Story,
a literary
magazine
2011
Acquires the Inglenook wine
trademark and reunites it with
the winery originally founded
in 1879 by Finnish sea captain
Gustave Niebaum
The hotelier
Coppola acquired Blanca
neaux Lodge in the early
1980s.
When I first visited
Belize, I was searching for
the same jungle paradise
I had enjoyed while
shooting Apocalypse Now
in the Philippines. I found
it tucked away in the
Maya Mountains.
Blancaneaux was fol
lowed by Turtle Inn, also in
Belize, and La Lancha in
Guatemala. While shoot
ing the film Tetro in
Argentina in 2009,
Coppolas home away
from home became the
boutique hotel Jardin Es
condido, which he soon
acquired. Palazzo Margh
erita in Bernalda, southern
Italy, opened in 2012.
Opening it was a
dream come true,
Coppola says.
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER HIGHLIGHTS HOTELS
STAY THE NIGHT

Photo by Palazzo Versace
Photo by Scott Campbell Photography
Photo by The Greenwich Hotel
with a celebrity
If being beautiful, rich, and famous with a multitude of luxurious homes at

your disposal isnt enough, why not branch out into the hotel business?
These celebrities did just that
By Isabelle Kliger
Robert De Niro
1 This Tribeca landmark has
88 rooms, each custom designed, with dcor featuring
everything from English leather fixtures to Tibetan silk rugs.
Frills include a Japanese bamboo farmhouse with an
enclosed indoor pool and spa,
as well as one of Lower Manhattans top foodie hotspots,
Locanda Verde.
The Greenwich Hotel
377 Greenwich Street
New York
Clint Eastwood
2 The historic Mission Ranch
covers 22 acres and offers
spectacular views of Point
Lobos, Carmel River Beach,
and the Pacific Ocean. The
ranch, which dates back to the
1800s, was restored by
90
former C
armel Mayor Clint
Eastwood and now operates
as a hotel offering 31 rooms, a
restaurant serving A
merican
cuisine, and a piano bar.
Mission Ranch Hotel
26270 Dolores Street
Carmel California
Bono & The Edge

Dublins original rocknroll
hotel located in the heart of
Temple Bar, was purchased in
1992 by the two Dublin legends. The 49-room four-star
boutique hotel attracts visitors
from all over the world not
least the hordes of U2 fans
hoping to catch a glimpse of
their heroes who are still regulars at the Clarences five bars
and restaurants.
The Clarence
6-8 Wellington Quay Dublin
Andy Murray
2013 was a busy year for Scottish tennis superstar Andy
Murray. Not only did he
become the first British man
to win Wimbledon in 77 years,
he also purchased Cromlix
House, a Victorian mansion
near Dunblane, which he has
converted into a five-star
hotel. The hotel boasts a Chez
Roux restaurant and allows
guests to experience the sort
of decadent lifestyle once enjoyed by the Lairds of Cromlix,
with sumptuous surroundings
and impeccable service.
Cromlix Hotel Kinbuck,
Perthshire Scotland
Donatella Versace
3 Hailed as the original fashion brand hotel, Donatellas
palazzo oozes Italian style
and baroque luxury. With its

spectacular mosaics, gold
details, and vaulted ceilings,
this splendid 200-room hotel
offers guests the ultimate
opulent experience.
Palazzo Versace
94 Seaworld Drive Main Beach
Queensland
Benny Andersson
Owned by former ABBA star
and partners, Hotel Rival (formerly Hotel Aston) began its
current incarnation in 2003. It
features a 1930s red velvet Art
Deco cinema where the movie
Mamma Mia had its Swedish
premiere. The complex is
located in the stylishly bohemian district of Sdermalm,
Stockholms southern island.
Hotel Rival
Mariatorget 3 Stockholm
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Love hot
springs?
Japan has
26,796 to
try out
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER EXPLORES ONSEN
THE WATERS
of life
Hot springs are plentiful in Japan, and there is a thriving communal
bathing culture built around them. A good place to dive into Japanese
bathing is Hakone, in the shadow of Mount Fuji, just
90 minutes by train from Tokyo
By Roberto De Vido Photos by Alfie Goodrich
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akone nestles close Mount Fuji. Its

part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, an area renowned for its
natural beauty and stunning views
of Mount Fuji. The area makes an
ideal getaway for travelers looking
for a break from the buzz and bustle
of Tokyo, or to experience the magical relaxation of
bathing in hot springs.
Mount Fuji is the symbol of Japan and a Unesco
World Heritage Site since 2013. Its one of around
450 volcanoes that comprise the Ring of Fire encircling the Pacific Ocean. The volcano last erupted
in 1708 but is classified as active. Its magma chamber warms a number of natural hot springs, which
are popular destinations for day trips and overnight
excursions from Tokyo.
There is a strong communal bathing culture in
Japan, and resort towns tapping the geothermal
waters can be found throughout the Japanese archipelago.
The tradition goes back a long way. The first
European visitors to Japan, Portuguese and Dutch
traders and missionaries who arrived in the 16th
century, frequently commented on Japanese
bathing habits. The Portuguese missionary Joo
Rodrigues wrote:
It is a general custom in Japan to wash the body
at least once or twice a day. [Indeed] the Japanese
seem to excel everybody else in this matter, not only
in the frequency with which they bathe during the
day, but even more so in the cleanliness and dignity
which they observe in that place.
The tradition is just as important today. Bathing is
not really about getting clean its a daily relaxation
ritual for many Japanese people.
apanese onsen culture has its origins in

Shinto purification rituals, which combined physical and spiritual cleansing. Initially, onsen were reserved for traveling samurai, priests or local residents.
Hot springs are associated with health benefits in
many countries, and Japan is no exception. This is
often to do with the high mineral content the waters
tend to have due to the ability of hot water to hold
more dissolved solids.
ONSEN BY
THE NUMBERS
Japanese hot springs: 26,796
Hakone hot springs: 17
Onsen hotels/inns: 3,023
Overnight onsen visitors/year: 137,097,634
Hakone onsen water flow/day: 25,000 tons
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Getting around
Hakone is less than 90
minutes by train from
Tokyos Shinjuku Station,
via the Odaky Line to
Odawara and the Hakone
Tozan Line that stops at a
number of resort towns
in the Hakone area. The
Hakone Free Pass offered
by Odakyu Railways includes round-trip passage
from the Tokyo area to
Hakone, unlimited use of
most forms of
local transport for several
days, and discounted
admission to many tourist
attractions, including
museums, gardens, and
public baths.
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Places to stay
Onsen areas such as Hakone offer a wide range
of accommodations,
nearly all of which include
indoor and outdoor
baths. Accommodations
in resort towns will also
almost always include
two Japanese-style meals
(dinner and breakfast).
Fujiya Hotel
Built in 1878, the Fujiya
Hotel has a long history
of accommodating distinguished visitors to
Hakone including the
Japanese Emperor,
Charlie Chaplin, and John
Lennon.
359 Miyanoshita
Hakone-machi
Kanagawa-ken
fujiyahotel.jp
Relax in
cleansing
waters,
indoors or
outdoors
Hakone-Ginyu
Modern ryokan (Japanese inn) on a hillside
with spectacular views of
the Haya River. Offers
bathing facilities for
non-guests.
Miyanoshita Hakoneginyu
hakoneginyu.co.jp
Hot spring waters are held to relieve skin problems, promote weight loss and cure virtually every
known ailment.
Public baths are fast-disappearing in Japanese cities, as most people are now able to bathe at home,
but the Japanese continue to be enthusiastic onsen
visitors. Japanese businesspeople even praise onsen
baths as a way of breaking down communication
barriers.
Men and women bathe separately, though small
children can bathe with either parent. Many hotels
and inns offer a private bath, which you may need to
book in advance. Swimsuits are not permitted.
Bathers wash their bodies before getting into the
bath, as the water is communal. There is normally a
washing area adjacent to the bathing pool, and soap
and shampoo are provided.
Often there are both indoor and outdoor bathing
options. The outdoor pool is called a rotenburo. It
offers a chance to admire the view of autumn leaves,
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Luxurious traditional
ryokan on the grounds of
the former summer villa
of a member of the Imperial family.
1300 Gora Hakone,
Ashigarashimo
Kanagawa
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Contemporary hotel offering Japanese- and
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER EXPLORES HAKONE
Views, art
and fun give
Hakone allyear-round
appeal
HAKONE HIGHS
There is more to Hakone than hot spring bathing, and visitors without cars
can see a lot by rail, cable car, and bus. The Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is
the most-visited national park in Japan. Its mountains, lakes, and hot springs
make it a good choice for a weekend escape all year round
Hakone Museum of Art
Museum founded by Mo
kichi Okada to house
his collection of
around 3,500 Jap
anese and Asian
artworks compris
ing paintings, calli
graphy, crafts, and
sculpture, including
several Japanese National
Treasures.
26-2 Momoyama-cho
Atami Shizuoka
moaart.or.jp
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Hakone
Open-Air Museum
Sculpture park featur
ing works by artists in
cluding Auguste Ro
din, Henry Moore, and
Carl Milles, and a ro
tating selection of
more than 300 works
by Picasso.
Ashigarashimo
Hakone-machi Kanagawa
hakone-oam.or.jp
Pola Museum of Art
Yunessun Spa Resort
Houses a collection of over

9,500 artworks, including
paintings by Monet, Renoir,
and Picasso.
1285 Kozukayama
Sengokuhara Hakone
Kanagawa polamuseum.or.jp
Family-oriented resort with

water slides and a range of
unusual spas, including a cof
fee spa, green tea spa, red
wine spa, and sake spa.
1297 Ninotaira Hakone-machi
Ashigarashimo-gun
Kanagawa-ken
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Fuji-Q Highland
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Icelands Blue Lagoon is
man made, but the water
is natural. Its processed
through the Hitaveita Suurnesja
geothermal
power plant,
which brings
the temperature down to an
enjoyable level.
The pools color is
due to particles of silica
mud in the water.
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Saturnia, Italy
3 According to legend,
Saturnias hot springs
were formed when Jupiters thunderbolt landed
in a battle with Saturn.
The Etruscans were the
first to bathe in Saturnias
waters, then the Romans
built what some say was
the worlds first public
bathhouse there.
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HOT SPRINGS
around the world
Pamukkale, Turkey
1 Pamukkale has 17 hot
springs ranging in temperature from 35100C.
Its water is heavily
saturated with calcium
carbonate.
goturkey.com
Bath, England
100
2 Roman invaders built

baths over hot springs in
around 60 AD, and Bath
became popular as a spa
town in the 18th century.
The Thermae Bath Spa
opened in 2006, restoring spa bathing to the
City of Bath.
visitbath.co.uk
thermaebathspa.com
Calistoga,
California, USA
Visitors come to Calistoga in Californias Napa
Valley for the wine and
the hot springs, where
the specialty is immersion in hot volcanic ash,
known locally as mud
baths.
visitcalistoga.com
Yambajan, Tibet
Glaciers, primeval forests,
and snow-capped hills
surround the town of
Yambajan, which sits at
the foot of the Nyainqntanglha Mountains, 87km
from Lhasa. The area offers eight hot springs,
including Bread-Steaming
Hot Spring, Fish-Cooking
River, and Noodle-Cooking Hot Spring.
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER ENCOUNTERS HANS FAHLN
I DO THINGS AS LONG
AS I ENJOY THEM
Perhaps one of Swedens most-traveled TV personalities,
Hans Fahln is back with a new show featuring plenty of
adventure and more than enough food to go around
By Judi Lembke
IM FROM RE in northern Sweden and grew up at
the same time re grew up. It was a great place for a

kid and I try to give my son that sort of environment.
WE TRAVELED by VW bus when I was a kid, with
Italy usually our goal. We were in Prague just before

the Russians invaded.
MY FIRST PLANE TRIP was when I was 14. I went on

a language exchange program to England, which
was basically a booze trip.
WHEN I WAS 16 I lived in Sri Lanka for a year with
my father. The first couple of weeks were culture

shock but then I fell in love with it.
Hans Fahln
Age: 51
Hometown: re
Family: One son, two
brothers, father
Lives: Sollentuna, outside of Stockholm
Career: Former skier,
bartender, heli-skiing
tour guide, TV host and
producer. Shows include Nr och fjrran,
Sprlst, Farmen, Fngarna p fortet and ID.
His new show Fahlns
Matventyr premiers on
Swedens TV 4 this fall.
I WAS PART of the World Cup Mogul Team for five
I TAKE one day at a time. My philosophy is that one

thing leads to another, which usually works out for me.
IVE VISITED headhunters in Borneo and been
diving in the Red Sea.
IM A VERY PROUD FATHER to my 11-year-old son.
Having him was a real turning point in my life.
WERE DOING six shows, visiting Hong Kong and
Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Japan, Mexico, Peru, and Turkey. We dont go into starred restaurants. Instead,
we go to night food markets or into someones home
and cook in their kitchen. The show is not stiff at all
its a lot of fun.
I REALIZED I wanted to make movies, so I moved to
Stockholm to work in production companies. I

learned from the ground up.
EVEN THOUGH I didnt like school, I did a scriptwrit-
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200 destinations. I loved the skiing shows but

Antarctica was probably the most amazing. Getting
up close to the animals was incredible plus I got
bragging rights as not a lot of people have been
there!
tions. Peter shows the viewer how to make the food.

We do two and a half dishes two big ones and one
smaller one. We also let people know all the great
things they can do at a particular destination.
channel for tourists. I had no idea what I was doing

but had a lot of crazy ideas. I made a lot of mistakes
but I learned a lot. It was the perfect place to start
my career.
travel show, Nr och fjrran. The producer wanted

me to host, but TV 4 said no. One year later, they
I DID Nr och fjrran for ten years, visiting around
FOOD IS one of the things that bring us to destina-
TV RE was my first TV gig. It was a small cable
IN 1995, I was a field producer/cameraman for a TV 4
IVE NEVER MINDED making a fool of myself.
I FIRST HAD the idea for my new show, Fahlns

Matventyr, 13 years ago, when I was having lunch
with Peter Norman. Hes the chef on the show and
has a real passion for food. This makes working with
him exciting Im not a cook, Im an eater.
years. When I crashed in Norway and broke my

neck, there were rumors I was paralyzed and would
never race again. I raced for one more season, stopping when I was 23.
ing course at Berghs School of Communication.

SVT and the Swedish Film Institute liked my final
exam work so they hired me and my friends to write
scripts. I thought I was a hotshot comedy writer but
nothing got produced. My friends are still successful
screenwriters.
realized they had to put me in front of the camera

because I was talking all the time.
WHEN YOU go outside western culture, you find
people who are so close to laughter, as long as their

basic needs are met. Madagascar in particular is like
this. They laugh more in one day more than we
laugh in a month.
Taste more
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WITH THREE NEW ROUTES
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better and better. Beginning in
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to other select routes.
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and five to six weekly departures
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to Miami from Oslo and Copenhagen.
SAS is also increasing the
number of departures from
Stockholm to New York and
Chicago, Oslo to New York, and
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When youre Northern
Europes biggest airline
flying nearly 30 million
passengers annually,
setting ticket prices is a
complex business
By Judi Lembke
WHEN BOOKING your ticket,

you might notice that prices
can vary, even for the same
flight. Pricing is complex as
there are more options available to passengers. In this area,
SASs Revenue Management
has an important role to play.
Tobias Jnsson, Vice President of Revenue Management
at SAS, says We set and distribute SASs prices. We have
millions of combinations to
price, while taking into account
all the factors affecting demand.
These factors include when
the flight is booked, what class
is booked, time of day, time of
year, and external forces such
as events and expected connecting passengers.
Take the example of a flight
from Stockholm to London on
Tuesday at 11am, says Jnsson. There might be a big
event in London, which means
a higher demand for tickets.
Then there are different kinds
of tickets, and there might be
connecting passengers. All of
these factors affect price.
JNSSON CONTINUES, I often
get asked what you should do

to find the lowest prices. The
trick is booking when demand
is the lowest, which typically
means booking long before
departure and selecting midday or late flights in periods
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He adds that tailoring services to each customers individual needs is key. As we tailor services, we also need to
tailor prices, so a tight internal
collaboration is crucial.
A key aspect of customizing
services is offering new concepts, such as SAS Go Light,
which offers a lower price but
no baggage allowance and, of
course, launching new destinations.
THE WAY SAS distributes and
prices tickets is also changing,
which will continue to affect
pricing in the coming years.
Revenue Management is an
important activity in ensuring
the transition into the future is
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ON THE GROUND
Well begun is half done. Your
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FLEXIBLE CHECK-IN
SAS offers several a
lternatives to standing in
line at the check-in desk:
Online: Go to flysas.com or use the checkin email you receive 22 hours before
departure
On the phone
Answer YES to the check-in text message
you receive 22 hours before departure. Go
to mobile.flysas.com or use the link sent
with the check-in text message
SAS App
Airport self-service check-in kiosks
MOBILE SERVICES
If you check in via text message, the SAS
Mobile site, the SAS App, or online, you can
choose to use our Mobile Boarding Pass on
selected routes.
To keep you informed about the status
of your flight well send a text message with
news of any cancellation or delays within 22
hours of departure.
AIRPORT LOUNGES
There are 13 SAS lounges at 9 different airports in Europe and America. As part of Star
Alliance, SAS EuroBonus Gold and Diamond
members have access to all Star Alliance
lounges as well as contracted lounges.
SAS also offers SAS Business and SAS Plus
travelers access to Star Alliance lounges and
contracted lounges at SAS destinations (US
excluded for SAS Plus passengers). SAS Go
travelers can use the SAS lounges at Copen
hagen, Stockholm-Arlanda Terminal 5,
Gothenburg, Oslo, Helsinki, Paris, and
Brussels airports for a 28 fee.
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FREE CHECKED BAGGAGE

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EuroBonus Silver, Gold, and Diamond members enjoy an additional baggage allowance.
SAS GO
SAS PLUS
SAS Business
1 checked bag (23 kg)

+ 1 carry-on (8 kg)
2 checked bags (23 kg)

+ 1 carry-on (8 kg)
2 checked bags (32 kg)

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FAST TRACK
SAS Fast Track is the quickest way through
security when flying in SAS Business or
SAS Plus. EuroBonus Gold and Diamond
members in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm,
and Gothenburg can take along one guest
or family member if they are traveling on a
same-day ticket with SAS or with any Star
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SAS SMART PASS
SAS Smart Pass is a sticker you can attach
to your smartphone for identification at
self-service kiosks, security, lounges, and
the gate. SAS Smart Pass is available to
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER FLIGHT GUIDE UP IN THE AIR
UP IN THE AIR
Once we get going, you can lean back and exhale. Well do
the rest. (Well, other than write that report for you)
SEATING
From luxurious Business sleepers to ergonomically
designed seats with adjustable neck and leg rests for
passengers traveling in SAS Go, we make sure you are
sitting comfortably.
FOOD AND DRINK
Coffee and tea are always free on SASflights.
Depending on the destination and ticket type (included in SAS Plus and for purchase in SAS Go), the food
and beverages on board will vary, with a snack bar
on flights within Scandinavia. Travelers on European
routes can choose from salads, sandwiches, and hot
meals, as well as smoothies, soft drinks, beer, and
wine.On intercontinental flights, meals and drinks are
always served and included in the price of your ticket.
ENTERTAINMENT
Intercontinental flights offer movies, music, and
games on personal screens. We are
currently refitting our fleet with
new improved inflight entertain-
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Hollywood blockbusters and TV box sets, on-demand
services for all passengers, and power outlets in all
seats with extra USB charging possibilities in the
screens. The refitted planes also offer free WiFi to
SAS Business and Plus travelers, and WiFi for a fee
in SAS Go.
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
No other airline takes better care of your kids than
SAS. Our unaccompanied minor service makes sure
your loved ones arrive safe and sound. While the
service is meant mainly for children aged 511, it is
optional for 12-year-olds and older.
Read more at flysas.com
AND AS ALWAYS WITH SAS
With SAS, what you see is what you get. There
are no hidden charges. Everything you need for your
trip is included in the price of your ticket.
Child discounts at 25%90%
Digital newspapers in the SAS app
Free coffee and tea onboard
24-hour money-back guarantee
We are always looking for ways to improve our service.
Share your ideas at flysas.com/mysasidea
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER FLIGHT GUIDE EURO BONUS
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SAS EuroBonus is the Nordic regions leading

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to join both on the ground and in the air.
Sign up at flysas.com/eurobonus
SAS has programs for companies

as well. Just like EuroBonus, SAS
Credits is free to join and companies earn credits for every flight.
It can also be combined with
EuroBonus.
Earn points on
Flights on SAS, Star Alliance, and other
airlines
Hotel stays at over 8,000
hotels
Car rentals from
Avis, Budget,
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Special offers
from many
EuroBonus members can call
other partners
and text each other for free
Combine your
with the EuroBonus Connect
EuroBonus Card
app or by using their points for
with American
making phone calls
Express, Diners
over WiFi.
Club, or MasterCard and earn points
on your purchases
Benefits
Every time you fly on SAS or
Widere you earn credits, up to four
percent of your ticket price, no matter whether its a one-way or a return
trip, and in all booking classes.
Additional credits can be earned
by staying at any participating
Radisson Blu or Park Inn by Radisson Hotels throughout Scandinavia,
Europe, and the Middle East.
Earned SAS Credits can be redeemed by anyone in your company
on both new flights and hotel stays.
Call for free
Use points on
Flights on SAS, Star Alliance, and other
partners
Pay for flights with points/cash
Seat upgrades on SAS and Star Alliance
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Membership
Silver
Members of SAS
EuroBonus earn
points on trips
on SAS and our
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special discounts
and offers.
Silver members
get Business checkin and an extra piece
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re, and Estonian
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FOR ALMOST 70 YEARS, SAS has helped to connect Scandinavians with the world and the world with Scandinavia. Over
the next 12 months, SAS will provide even greater opportunities by offering direct services between Stockholm and Hong
Kong, Oslo, Miami and Los Angeles, and Copenhagen and Miami. We are also increasing the number of departures to key
cities including New York, Chicago, and Shanghai, making
2015/16 one of the most expansive periods in SASs long-haul
history. Next year, we will offer more than 410,000 additional
seats to international cities.
As well as adding new routes to our network, we are also
introducing new enhanced Airbus A330 aircraft into our fleet.
From September 2015, we will add four new planes. In November, the first Airbus A340 will get a new cabin similar to
the one in our Airbus A330 aircraft. Our cabins are among
Europes finest and the new ones have scored well over 80%
in customer satisfaction. With over half of our total revenue
coming from our four million EuroBonus members, we are on
our way of achieving our goal to become a membership airline.
Our members want to be well taken care of while enjoying
an exciting travel future with SAS. Over the coming months,
we will invite a number of customers to get involved and help
shape the customer solutions in our upcoming Airbus A350
aircraft (to be introduced into the SAS fleet from 2018). Their
knowledge, experience, and interests will help us develop the
best possible solutions for our members.
Passengers flying from any capital in Scandinavia flying to
northern Norway or Sweden only gets crispbread and
cashew nuts to eat during a three to four hour flight. Why
cant a sandwich or salad be served on longer flights in the
Nordics?
We are in the process of changing this situation. During the
fall, our food concept will gradually be changed so you will be
offered something more to eat. On our longest European
routes, we have already made the change. You will also have
the opportunity to pre-order food (once youve bought a SAS
Go ticket), so you can be sure of getting the meal you want.
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FLEET
Airbus A330-300/Airbus A340-300
Operating routes to USA and Asia from Denmark, and USA
from Sweden and Norway
Number of aircraft: 4/8 Number of seats: 266/245
Max. takeoff weight: 233.0/275.0 metric tons
Max. payload: 44.5/44.1 metric tons Length: 63.7 m
Wing span: 60.3 m Cruising speed: 875 kmph/545 mph
Range: 9,600/12,800 km Engine: RR Trent 772B/CFM56-5C4
Fuel consumption: 0.032/0.039 liters per seat/km
Airbus A319/A320/A321
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Operating routes to European destinations from Denmark
WELCOME,
TORE VIKING
IN THE NEXT EIGHTS MONTHS, SAS will add four A330E planes to its fleet. The
first has just arrived. Tore Viking is named after the 11th century viking chief
Tore Tordsson. The new Airbus will primarily service the new SAS route
between Stockholm and Hong Kong, which launched on September 10.
Tore Viking
Range: 10,400 km
Mmo: M0.86
Max ramp weight: 242.9 tonnes
Max take-off weight: 242.0 tonnes
Max landing weight: 187.0 tonnes
Max fuel capacity: 97,530 litres
Overall length: 63.69 m
Cabin length: 50.35 m

Fuselage width: 5.64 m
Max cabin width: 5.28 m
Wing span: 60.30 m
Height: 16.83 m
Track: 10.69 m
Wheelbase: 25.60 m
Number of aircraft: 4/13/8 Number of seats: 141/168/198

Max. takeoff weight: 75.5/75.5/89.0 metric tons
Max. payload: 16.7/18.0/23.0 metric tons
Length: 33.8/37.6/44.5 m Wing span: 34.1 m
Cruising speed: 840 kmph/530 mph
Range: 5,100/3,900/3,800 km
Engine: IAE V2524-A5/V2527-A5/IAE V2530-A5
Fuel consumption: 0.033/0.029/0.029 liters per seat/km
Boeing 737-600/700/800
Operating routes to European destinations from Sweden
and Norway
Number of aircraft: 26/29/29 Number of seats: 123/141/181
Max. takeoff weight: 59.9/69.6/79.0 metric tons
Max. payload: 13.2/15.2/19.6 metric tons
Length: 31.2/33.6/39.5 m Wing span: 34.3/35.8/35.8 m
Cruising speed: 840 kmph/530 mph
Range: 2,400/4,400/4,200 km Engine: CFM56-7B
Fuel consumption: 0.038/0.032/0.028 liters per seat/km
A330-300 Enhanced
/From 2018: Airbus A350-900 (shown)
Airbus A350-900 is on order with delivery in 2018
THE SAS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
SASs overall goal is a 20% reduction
in emissions by 2015. Fleet renewal
is an important part of that strategy.
To date, SAS has taken delivery of 27
state-of-the-art Airbus A320 and
Boeing 737-700/800 planes, which
have replaced older models such as
the MD-80. Fuel consumption and
associated emissions are in line with
SASs target. The varied fleet of
Boeing 737s and A320s allows SAS
to adjust capacity to demand and
ensures emissions are kept to a
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minimum. SAS also gives passengers

and cargo customers the
opportunity to offset their carbon
emissions. The emissions calculator
can be found at sasgroup.net/miljo,
alongside the 2014 Sustainability
Report. SAS has reduced carbon
emissions by some 15% over the past
eight years and is one of only a few
airlines that is ISO 14001 certified
proof that it takes its environmental
responsibilities seriously.
Number of aircraft: 4/(8) Number of seats: 262/308

Max. takeoff weight: 242.0/268.0 metric tons
Max. payload: 44.5/51.0 metric tons
Length: 63.7/66.9 m Wing span: 60.3/64.8 m
Cruising speed: 875 kmph/545 mph/910 kmph/570 mph
Range: 10,400 km/13,800 km
Engine: RR Trent 772B/RR Trent XWB
Fuel consumption: 0.032/0.027 liters per seat/km
From 2016: Airbus A320-NEO

Airbus A320-NEO is on order with delivery in 2016
Number of aircraft: (30) Number of seats: 168
Max. takeoff weight: 75.5 metric tons
Max. payload: 18.0 metric tons Length: 37.6 m
Wing span: 35.5 m Cruising speed: 840 kmph/530 mph
Range: 4,600 km Engine: CFM Leap 1A
Fuel consumption: 0.025 liters per seat/km
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The Arlanda Express high-speed train

service takes you to the Central Station
in twenty minutes. A one-way adult
ticket costs 28. The airport bus service
costs 11 and takes 45 minutes. A taxi
will cost 43-53.
Stockholm
The airport express train, Fly toget,

departs to Oslo S (Oslo Central Station)
every 10 or 20 minutes. Journey time is
19 minutes and a one-way adult ticket
costs 20. The airport bus service leaves
for central Oslo every 20 minutes.
Journey time is around 40 minutes.
Oslo
The driverless subway runs around the

clock and takes you to downtown
Copenhagen in 15 minutes. A one-way
adult ticket costs 3. A train from the
airport to the central station costs 5
and takes 25 minutes.
Copenhagen
Seasonal destination
Codeshare and interline destination
SAS destination
SAS hub
SAS FLIES 80,000 PASSENGERS

DAILY WITHIN SCANDINAVIA
FINLAND
OULUJRVI
Vard
PURUVESI
PIELINEN
Kirkenes
Vads
Btsfjord
Berlevg
LO K A N
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INARIJRVI
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BARENTS SEA
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MAPS SCANDINAVIA
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lv
en
THE NETHERLANDS
Snderborg
DENMARK
Billund
LO L L A N D
GERMANY
Elbe
FA L S T E R
SJLLAND
Copenhagen
Hamburg
FYN
rhus
Halmstad
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Karup
JYLLAND
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Gteborg
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RGEN
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Helsingborg
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Jnkping
BORNHOLM
Rnne
Ronneby
Vxj
Linkping
en
Kalmar
LAND
LAND
Wisla
POLAND
Palanga
Tampere
(Tammerfors)
RUSSIA
SAAREMAA
HIIUMAA
Turku
(bo)
Pori
B A LT I C S E A
Mariehamn
GOTLAND
Gdansk
Visby
Stockholm
Dallv
Sundsvall
/Hrnsand
HJLMAREN
SILJAN
SWEDEN
Sveg
V T T E R N
VNERN
Karlstad
NORTH SEA
Skien
Oslo
om
lve
Kristiansand
N O R W AY
Gl
r
Stavanger
Haugesund
MJSA
FEMUNDEN
Kla
Stord
Bergen
Sogndal
Sandane
Flor
Frde
Da
Nemunas
ug
Vilnius
ESTO N I A
av
SUUR-SAIMA
L AT V I A
LAKE
LADOGA
BELARUS
RUSSIA
St. Petersburg
L A K E P S KOV
PEIPSI JRV
GULF OF FINLAND
Tallinn
Riga
LITHUANIA
Helsinki
(Helsingfors)
P I J N N E
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MAPS EUROPE
WORLDWIDE REACH
SAS and its partners take you to 1,175 airports
in 187 countries.
ICELAND
Reykjavik
Star Alliance Members

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air
China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana
Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels
Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EgyptAir,
Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines,
Lufthansa, Shenzhen A
irlines, Singapore
Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss
International Air Lines, TAP Portugal,
Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines.
FA E R O E I S L A N D S
SHETLAND ISLANDS
Other airline partners

Airbaltic, Atlantic Airways, Estonian Air.
Icelandair, NextJet, Widere.
Aberdeen
London
Riding the Tube into central London
takes about 45 minutes and costs 5.70.
The Heathrow Express takes you to
Paddington station in 15 minutes for 21.
Edinburgh
Newcastle
UNITED KINGDOM
Manchester
R E P. O F I R E L A N D
Dublin
Trains run every 10 minutes to Manchester Piccadilly, with an average journey time
of 20 minutes.
Manchester
Birmingham
Bristol
Venice
Tha
C E LT I C S E A
A bus service links the airport with the

railway station. Journey time is about 17
minutes. You can also take the water
transport service from the aiport boathouse to Piazza San Marco in Venice. The
fare is 15 and journey time is
around 50 minutes.
AT L A N T I C O C E A N
B AY O F B I S C AY
Bilbao
Biarritz
Eb
re
Douro
Oporto
PORTUGAL
REACH 187 COUNTRIES

AROUND THE WORLD
SAS hub
SAS destination
Lisbon
Madrid
o
ej
S PA I N
AZORES
Faro
Malaga
ALBORAN SEA
MOROCCO
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MAPS EUROPE
WHITE SEA
NORWEGIAN SEA
FINLAND
Trondheim
SWEDEN
N O R W AY
LAKE
LADOGA
Helsinki
Bergen
Oslo
St. Petersburg
Tallinn
Stockholm
Stavanger
ESTO N I A
B A LT I C S E A
Kristiansand
Gteborg
Riga
DENMARK
Hamburg
El
Amsterdam
BELARUS
Istula
Poznan
Berlin
Hanover
Warsaw
in
e
BELGIUM
Prague
Frankfurt
Luxemburg City
Nuremberg
LUXEMBOURG
Paris
Sein
Lo
Wroclaw
GERMANY
Dusseldorf
Rh
Brussels
Basel
Zurich
Geneva
ne
Rho
Toulouse
Montpellier
Innsbruck
LIECHTENSTEIN
Graz
Po
Turin
Nice
MONACO
SAN
MARINO
Marseille
CORSICA
Rome
Barcelona
Olbia
BALEARIC SEA
M A L LO R C A
SARDINIA
Palma de Mallorca
Naples
Skopje
ALBANIA
TYRRHENIAN
SEA
TUNISIA
Izmir
Athens
Kalamata
Malta
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Santorini
Chania
CRETE
Rhodes
Heraklion
Bodrum
Dalaman
Alanya
CYPRUS
Eu
Larnaca
SYRIA
ph
ra
te
LEBANON
Tel Aviv
TURKEY
Tigris
ALGERIA
Ankara
AEGEAN
SEA
IONIAN
SEA
S I C I LY
M A LT A
Istanbul
Thessaloniki
GREECE
Palermo
Catania
B L AC K S E A
Sofia
Pritina
FYROM
Tirana
I T A LY
KOSOVO
Podgorica
Cagliari
Alicante
SERBIA
MONTENEGRO
A D R I AT I C
SEA
VAT I C A N
S TAT E
CRIMEA
Bucharest
Sarajevo
Split
Ancona
Dubrovnik
ANDORRA
Danub
BOSNIA AND
HERZEGOVINA
Florence
Pisa
ROMANIA
Zagreb
C R O AT I A
Belgrade
Pula
Bologna
M O L D OVA
HUNGARY
SLOVENIA
Trieste
Venice
Don
Budapest
AUSTRIA
Ljubljana
Milan
UKRAINE
Vienna
Salzburg
SWITZERLAND
Lyon
S LOVA K I A
Linz
Munich
FRANCE
C Z E C H R E P.
Stuttgart
ire
Vilnius
POLAND
be
THE NETHERLANDS
London
ga
LITHUANIA
RUSSIA
Gdansk
Bremen
Moscow
Palanga
Copenhagen
Vol
NORTH SEA
RUSSIA
L AT V I A
IRAQ
ISRAEL
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MAPS WORLD
Longyearbyen
SVALBARD
( N O R W AY )
B A F F I N B AY
B J R N YA
( N O R W AY )
GREENLAND
(DENMARK)
VICTORIA ISLAND
BAFFIN ISLAND
Reykjavik
ICELAND
SWEDEN
FA R O E I S L A N D S
(DENMARK)
N O R W AY
SHETLAND ISLANDS
(UNITED KINGDOM)
HUDSON
B AY
FINLAND
Oslo
Stockholm
DENMARK
Copenhagen
CANADA
UNITED
KINGDOM
IRELAND
Calgary
GERMANY
Vancouver
Montreal
Seattle
Portland
Ottawa
Halifax
Minneapolis
Buffalo
UNITED
Toronto
Rochester
S T A T E S Des Moines Chicago Detroit
Sacamento
Cleveland
Boston
Omaha
Pittsburg
New York
Salt Lake City
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Denver Kansas City
Columbus
Washington
D.C.
St. Louis Cincinnati
Las Vegas
Greensboro Richmond
Los Angeles
Norfolk
Memphis Nashville
Phoenix
BERMUDA
Santa Ana
Raleigh
San Diego
(UNITED KINGDOM)
Dallas
Atlanta Charlotte
Jacksonville
Austin
Orlando
Houston
AT L A N T I C
New Orleans Tampa
West Palm Beach
MEXICO
Fort Lauderdale
GULD OF
M E X I C O Miami
BAHAMAS
PUERTO RICO
CUBA
Mexico City
DOMINICAN
R E P.
HAITI
E L S A LVA D O R
CLIPPERTON
(FRANCE)
EASTER ISLAND
(CHILE)
OCEAN
S PA I N
TUNISIA
MOROCCO
Tenerife
Gran Canaria
CANARY ISLANDS
( S PA I N )
M A U R I TA N I A
DOMINICA
S T. L U C I A
S T. V I N C E N T & T H E G R A N A D I N E S
GRENADA
CAPE VERDE
MEDITERRANEAN
SEA
ALGERIA
L I B YA
G U I N E A- B I SS AU
COLOMBIA
GUINEA
NIGER
BURKINA
FA S O
CHAD
NIGERIA
GHANA
SIERRA LEONE
G U YA N A
SURINAM
F R E N C H G U YA N A
MALI
SENEGAL
GAMBIA
BARBADOS
VENEZUELA
G A L A PAG O S
(EQUADOR)
In the fall of 2016, SAS will open

a new direct route to Miami from
Oslo and Copenhagen.
Tickets will be available later
this fall at flysas.com
MADEIRA
(PORTUGAL)
T R I N I DA D & TO BAG O
C O S TA R I C A
PA N A M A
New route
to Miami
AZORES
(PORTUGAL)
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
CARIBBEAN SEA
NICARAGUA
I T A LY
PORTUGAL
(USA)
J A M A I C A San Juan
S T. K I T T S & N E V I S
HONDURAS
BELIZE
G U AT E M A L A
FRANCE
CENTRAL
A F R I C A N R E P.
LIBERIA
CAMEROON
TO G O
COT E D ' I VO R E
BENIN
SAO TO M E & P R I N C I P E
EQUADOR
EQU. GUINEA
CONGO
GABON
CONGO
( D E M . R E P. )
GULF OF
GUINEA
PERU
ASCENSION
(UNITED KINGDOM)
BRAZIL
Lima
ANGOLA
BOLIVIA
CHILE
ST. H E L E N A
(UNITED KINGDOM)
NAMIBIA
TRINDADE
(BRAZIL)
PA R A G U AY
B OTSWA N A
ARGENTINA
SOUTH AFRICA
U R U G U AY
Buenos Aires
Cape Town
T R I S TA N D A C U N H A
(UNITED KINGDOM)
1,175 DESTINATIONS
AROUND THE WORLD
SAS hub
SAS destination
FA L K L A N D I S L A N D S
(UNITED KINGDOM)
SOUTH GEORGIA
(UNITED KINGDOM)
SOUTH ORKNEY
(UNITED KINGDOM)
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B O U V E T YA
( N O R W AY )
SOUTH SANDWICH
ISLANDS
(UNITED KINGDOM)
SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MAPS WORLD
KARA SEA
NOVAJA ZEMLJA
BARENTS SEA
New route
to Hong Kong
RUSSIA
In September, SAS launched a

direct route between
Stockholm ArlandaBand
Hong
ERING SEA
Kong, with five flights a week.
SEA OF
O K HVisit
O T S K flysas.com to book your
flights!
K A Z A K H S TA N
U Z B E K I S TA N
TURKEY
IRAQ
Cairo
BAHRAIN
Q ATA R
Jeddah
Abu Dhabi
UNITED ARAB
E M I R AT E S
ERITREA
INDIA
YEMEN
ARABIAN SEA
Addis Ababa
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
LAOS
SOMALIA
Entebbe
Nairobi
RWANDA
BURUNDI
Mombasa
Zanzibar
Kuala Lumpur
MALDIVES
Nagoya
Sendai
Tokyo
Osaka
RYUKTU IS.
( J A PA N )
BONIN IS.
( J A PA N )
TA I WA N
NORTHERN
MARIANA ISLANDS
(USA)
GUAM
(USA)
VIETNAM
CAMBODIA
PAC I F I C O C E A N
PHILIPPINES
M A L AY S I A
MARCUS
( J A PA N )
Xiamen
Shenzhen
Krabi
SRI LANKA
J A PA N
SOUTH
CHINA SEA
THAILAND
Bangkok
Phuket
ETHIOPIA
U G A N D A K E N YA
B AY O F
BENGAL
Chennai
Fukuoka
Shanghai
Chongqing
BANGLADESH
BURMA
/ M YA N M A R
SOUTH
KOREA
Nanjing
B H U TA N
Chiang Mai
Bengaluru
DJIBOUTI
SOUTH
SUDAN
N E PA L
Mumbai
OMAN
SUDAN
Delhi
PA K I S TA N
Dubai
Dalian
Qingdao
CHINA
Chengdu
KUWAIT
SAUDI
ARABIA
EGYPT
NORTH KOREA
Beijing
TA J I K I S TA N
A F G H A N I S TA N
IRAN
Tel Aviv
Sapporo
K Y R G Y Z S TA N
T U R K M E N I S TA N
SYRIA
MONGOLIA
BRUNEI
PA L A U
MICRONESIA
Singapore
SINGAPORE
Djakarta
SEYCHELLES
NAURU
PA P U A
NEW GUINEA
INDONESIA
SOLOMON
ISLANDS
Denpasar
TA N Z A N I A
T U VA LU
ZAMBIA
COCOS ISLAND
(AUSTRALIA)
MALAWI
Lusaka
Harare
MADAGASCAR
ZIMBABWE
MOZAMBIQUE
Johannesburg
CORAL SEA
MAURITIUS
REUNION
(FRANCE)
VA N U AT U
FIJI
NEW CALEDONIA
(FRANCE)
INDIAN OCEAN
AUSTRALIA
SWAZILAND
Brisbane
Durban
L ESOT H O
Perth
Port Elizabeth
Adelaide
NEW AMSTERDAM
(FRANCE)
Sydney
Melbourne
Auckland
TA S M A N S E A
NEW ZEALAND
CROZET IS.
(FRANCE)
PRINCE EDWARD
ISLANDS
(SOUTH AFRICA)
KERGUELEN
(FRANCE)
C H AT H A M I S .
(NEW ZELAND)
HEARD ISLAND
(AUSTRALIA)
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MAPS AMERICA
G R E AT
S L AV E L A K E
New route
to Los Angeles
H U D S O N B AY
LAKE
WINNIPEG
On March 14, SAS will open

a new daily direct route from
Stockholm Arlanda to Los Angeles.
Visit flysas.com to book your
flights!
CANADA
Calgary
Vancouver
LAKE
SUPERIOR
Seattle
Portland
U N I T E D S TAT E S
Minneapolis
LAKE
MICHIGAN
Des Moines
Denver
Sacramento
San Francisco
Kansas City
Santa Ana
is
si
Phoenix
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
Richmond
Greensboro
Charlotte
Memphis
Halifax
Rochester
Buffalo
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Pittsburgh
LAKE
ERIE
Columbus
ss
Nashville
Norfolk
Raleigh
io
BERMUDA
(UNITED KINGDOM)
Atlanta
Dallas
San Diego
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
pi
St. Louis
ip
M
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Detroit
Chicago
LAKE
O N TA R I O
Toronto
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Montreal
Ottawa
LAKE
HURON
G
ra
nd
e
Austin
Houston
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Orlando
Tampa
Fort Lauderdale
MEXICO
West Palm Beach

Miami
GULF OF MEXICO
BAHAMAS
CUBA
Mexico City
JAMAICA
BELIZE
HONDURAS
G U AT E M A L A
E L S A LVA D O R
HAITI
DOMINICAN
PUERTO RICO
R E P.
San Juan
ST KITTS & NEVIS
CARIBBEAN SEA
ARUBA
NICARAGUA
(USA)
ST VINCENT &
THE GRENADINES
CURACAO
C O S TA R I C A
DOMINICA
ST LUCIA
BARBADOS
GRENADA
TRINIDAD
& TO BAG O
PA N A M A
Houston
Heading downtown? The airport is
20 miles from downtown Houston and
a taxi should cost around $55 (there is
a late night surcharge of $1 per trip from
8pm-6am). There are also metro bus
and SuperShuttle (shared-ride service)
options.
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
VENEZUELA
G U YA N A
COLOMBIA
SURINAM
FRENCH
G U YA N A
G A L A PAG O S
(EQUADOR)
EQUADOR
PERU
az
on
as
BRAZIL
SAS hub
SAS destination
Lima
BOLIVIA
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RUSSIA
SEA OF
OKHOTSK
K A Z A K H S TA N
MONGOLIA
Sapporo
K Y R G Y Z S TA N
NORTH KOREA
Beijing
TA J I K I S TA N
A F G H A N I S TA N
Ye
CHINA
Chengdu
PA K I S TA N
N E PA L
Gang
ri
Ya
ng
ze
ri
SEA OF
J A PA N
Fukuoka
ve
BURMA
/ M YA N M A R
B AY O F
BENGAL
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Nagoya
Shanghai
EAST
CHINA SEA
BONIN ISLANDS
( J A PA N )
Xiamen
Shenzhen T A I W A N
MARCUS
( J A PA N )
HONG KONG
LAOS
Chiang Mai
ARABIAN
SEA
Osaka
RYUKYU ISLANDS
( J A PA N )
BANGLADESH
Chennai
J A PA N
Qingdao
es
Mumbai
Sendai
SOUTH KOREA
r
ve
Nanjing
B H U TA N
INDIA
Bengaluru
ow
Chongqing
Mekong
Delhi
ll
Dalian
Bangkok
SOUTH
CHINA SEA
THAILAND
VIETNAM
CAMBODIA
GUAM
(USA)
PHILIPPINES
ANDAMAN
SEA
SRI LANKA
Phuket
Krabi
PA L A U
BRUNEI
Kuala Lumpur
MICRONESIA
M A L AY S I A
Singapore
SINGAPORE
Djakarta
J AVA S E A
INDONESIA
PA P U A N E W G U I N E A
Denpasar
COCOS ISLANDS
(AUSTRALIA)
INDIAN
CORAL SEA
OCEAN
Tokyo
The Keisei Skyliner high-speed train
takes you to downtown Tokyo in about
40 minutes. Other options are The Narita
Express (NEX), which takes 53 minutes,
and express buses.
AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
Da
Perth
rl
Sydney
Adelaide
G R E AT A U S T R A L I A N
BIGHT
in
Melbourne
SAS hub
SAS destination
TA S M A N I A
(AUSTRALIA)

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in your everyday life
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SCANDINAVIAN TRAVELER MAPS THE WORLD
Tokyo
Shanghai
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Beijing
Houston
Hong Kong
ARCTIC OCEAN
Chicago
Washington D.C.
Longyearbyen
New York
Reykjavik
Oslo
Stockholm
Copenhagen
NORTHERN
EUROPES BEST
CONNECTIONS
TO THE WORLD
After nearly 70 years in the business,
we know a thing or two about taking
Scandinavia to the world
and bringing
the world to Scandinavia. SAS has the
130
best connections between Northern

Europe and the US and Asia. We have nine
direct long-haul routes from Copenhagen
and Stockholm, connections to all the
main hubs, and an extensive network of
partners.
For people traveling beyond these
gateways, we offer more than 100
codeshare destinations.
In the US, we have a codeshare
agreement with United Airlines to some
60 destinations across the nation.
A similar agreement with Air China takes

you from anywhere in Scandinavia to
anywhere in China.
Thai Airways, co-founded by SAS in
the late 1950s, is our codeshare partner
to major Asia-Pacific destinations such
as Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore,
Australia and New Zealand.
Star Alliance serves 916 airports worldwide. In other words, SAS will get you
there.

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