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Bugøynes: Little Finland in Norway

Season 3 Episode 306

Journey to Bugøynes, a remote fishing village at the edge of Norway, where Finnish heritage and Arctic traditions thrive. Explore reindeer herding, Arctic farming, craft beer, and fermented caviar, while learning about the resilience and creativity of northern communities. Sigrid, Stig, and Arne uncover what makes this wild frontier so uniquely vibrant.

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