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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ), contact your local Viking travel agent or visit viking.com | 19 again invaded on 9 April 1940, this time by Nazi Germany, and although the King, Royal Family and much of the country's gold reserves were safely smuggled out to Britain, the country suffered long years of repressive occupation. Those dark days are thankfully long behind this stunning part of Scandinavia. Norway is a truly wonderful place to visit; it's a country of land and sea, of mountains, islands, inlets and narrow channels, rich in history and full of colour and delights at every turn. How fortunate I was to travel in such elegant style aboard the Viking Sky too, where the abundant staff are there to cater for every need and are as friendly and welcoming as the Norwegians themselves. It was a trip to savour; and a holiday never to forget. James Holland is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of the best-selling historical novels, he has also written nine works of historical fiction. MUNCH MUSEUM, OSLO, NORWAY JAMES HOLLAND ON BOARD THE VIKING SKY BERGEN, NORWAY

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