VOL. 110 Jan 10 NO. 1 Features 10 l 2013 120 Years of Hurtigruten Norway's coastal steamer offers travelers a unique view of Norwegian culture 15 l Cheap Sleeps in Norway Alternative accommodations for an unforgettable stay 20 l Explore Oslo Experience Norway's capital at its best 27 l Hobby Travel Let your interests be your guide Departments 4 l Velkommen Why leadership matters 5 l Your Letters 7 l Nordic Life 32 l Convention Minutes 34 l Finance Stretch your travel dollars 36 l District Happenings 44 l In Loving Memory 46 l Q & A 20 Hurtigruten transports cargo and passengers to 34 ports of call, giving travelers a unique view of Norwegian coastal life. 15 The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our members. * Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme og ivareta norske kulturtradisjoner, å feire vårt forhold til andre nordiske land og samtidig tilby de beste forsikrings- og finansprodukter til våre medlemmer. 27 Cover photography by Ingo Foertsch / Courtesy of Hurtigruten Scandinavian travel specialist Elaine Peik PHOTOGRAPHY BY (TOP) TRYM IVAR BERGSMO / COURTESY OF HURTIGRUTEN.