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People of the North
Finnmark Plateau (Alta)
Season 1
Episode 101
Arne, Frida, and Stig travel to Alta in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. The town’s indigenous people teach the team how to fish and serve them a classic reindeer stew at a mountain lodge. Later, the hosts join renowned Sami chef, Johnny Trasti and his wife at their hotel and restaurant, situated near the legendary Alta Salmon River.
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