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The Arctic is warming at two to three times the rate of the rest of the planet,” reads the National Snow and Ice Data Center.

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This is Norway at its best—adventure, cold water fishing, and a delicious local meal. Come with us as we explore Arctic cod fishing and make reindeer stew from scratch.

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