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Viking Explorer Society News - Issue 29 - Summer 2026

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viking.com | 9 S U M M E R I S S U E 2 9 SCANDINAVIA Scandinavia offers a captivating blend of natural wonder and cultural sophistication. Arctic Norway enchants with its dramatic fjords, the ethereal glow of the midnight sun and the magic of the Northern Lights. Meanwhile, the Baltic capitals—Tallinn, Riga and Helsinki—invite travellers to wander medieval streets, admire Art Nouveau architecture and experience cutting-edge Nordic design. MUST SEE: Norway's dramatic Lofoten Islands and Tromsø, alongside the medieval streets of Tallinn and the waterfront elegance of Helsinki. MOROCCO Morocco invites travellers into a world shaped by trade, craftsmanship and tradition. Casablanca lures visitors with its heady mix of neo-Moorish splendour and French influence, while Tangier's ancient, walled medina brims with the pleasures of Morocco, from intricate carpets and finely made slippers to fresh dates. It's a destination that engages all the senses and rewards curiosity. MUST SEE: The atmospheric medina of Tangier and Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque outside of Mecca. 3 CANADA & ALASKA Alaska and Canada continue to resonate as travellers search for vast landscapes and meaningful encounters with nature. Glaciers, fjords and wildlife define this region, while Indigenous cultures and frontier towns add a depth of connection to each journey. The scale and silence of the wilderness lingers longest. MUST SEE: The Inside Passage's glacier-carved waterways, Vancouver's cosmopolitan waterfront, and the wildlife-rich fjords of Kenai Peninsula.

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