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People of the North
The Beautiful West (Ålesund)
Season 1
Episode 105
Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway’s west coast. Frida meets up with a local chef in Ålesund who prepares a beautiful fish dish in the middle of town. Meanwhile, Arne and Stig are served a tasting menu, complete with the region’s traditional delicacies.
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