Hovden is part of Setesdal, a region recognized for its distinctive Norwegian folk traditions and strong rural identity. Music and dance are especially important, with the Setesdal tradition of playing the hardingfele fiddle and munnharpe jaw harp included on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The area also has a long connection with metalworking. The Hovden Museum of Iron Production presents a reconstructed iron-smelting facility and explains how local ore was processed using charcoal.

Juneau's majestic sprawl and abundance of nature set it apart from most capital cities in America. Tourists arrive via air or water, many coming in on cruise ships.

Nova Scotia covers an area of 21,425 sq. miles, and Halifax is the capital. This is an area rich in history — Gaelic is still spoken here in some areas by descendants of the early settlers. The coast is peppered with fishing villages, and inland the climate boasts sprawling valleys and rocky headlands.

Haines is a charming stop in the Alaska Panhandle and a gateway to Glacier Bay National Park and Tongass National Forest.

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