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Exploring More with Karine

Traverse the globe with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she visits fascinating destinations and uncovers their history, samples their cuisine and admires their art and architecture.

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Exploring more with Karine: Chinese culture

Uncover an array of cultural treasures in China with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking. Follow Karine to explore the ancient wisdom of Traditi...

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Marvel at architectural masterpieces with Karine Hagen

Take another look at Europe’s impressive architectural wonders with Viking Executive Vice President Karine Hagen. Journey to world-famous buildings suc...

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Examine our enriching onboard experience with Karine Hagen

Take another look at the enriching experiences you can enjoy during a day at sea on board one of our award-winning ships. Karine Hagen shares the story behin...

Capture the authentic spirit of Greece with Karine Hagen

As the Viking World Cruise continues through the Mediterranean, take another look at scenes of Greek drama and get a taste for a flavorful local spirit in At...

Learn about the history of the Suez Canal with Viking’s Karine Hagen

Join Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, to learn more about the origins of the Suez Canal. Discover how the ancient pharaohs became some of th...

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Enter the world and mind of Norwegian master expressionist Edvard Munch

Many will know Edvard Munch for his famous work The Scream, but he was an extremely prolific painter and created more than 40,000 pieces of art. On an exclus...

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Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day with Karine Hagen

Today, May 17, is Norwegian Constitution Day, and we invite you to join our Executive Vice President, Karine Hagen, as she recounts the history behind the da...

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Explore the romantic traditions of Valentine’s Day

In celebration of the most romantic day of the year, join us as we uncover the origins of Valentine’s Day traditions and explore some of the world&rsqu...

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Karine explores architectural masterpieces

Gaze upon the architectural riches of Europe—all of which you can discover on our river or ocean voyages—with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice Presid...

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Karine explores the Rhine, Main & Danube Rivers

Join Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she highlights the historic riches found along three of Europe’s most important rivers. Disco...

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Karine explores historic homes and landmarks in Britain

Deepen your appreciation of England’s magnificent homes and historic landmarks with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking. Explore Chavenage...

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Karine Explores: Impressionist art and the work of Antoni Gaudí

Brush up on your knowledge of impressionism—one of France’s most iconic artistic movements—with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at V...

Karine Explores: Great book collections from around the world

Step through the virtual doors of two charming bookshops—and explore our own onboard libraries—as Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Vikin...

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Karine Explores: Great explorers

Expand your knowledge of one of the world’s great explorers as Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking.

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Karine Explores: Textiles from around the world

Uncover the origins behind some of the world’s most interesting textiles alongside Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking. Cast off for Istan...

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Karine Explores: The cuisine of Italy

Go behind the scenes of Italy’s beloved cuisine with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking. Explore the country’s celebrated coffee cu...

Karine Explores: Bathing rituals of the world

Follow Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she explores the ways that different cultures use water and bathing for wellness. From the saunas...

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Karine Explores: Travel as a force for good

Join Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she speaks with her good friend Monsignor Liberio Andreatta to explore why travel is good not just...

Karine Explores: Hidden places of the world 

Journey alongside Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she explores hidden treasures in some of the world’s most charming cities. Step...

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Karine Explores: Flora and fauna of the Arctic and Antarctica 

Go behind the scenes of our new expedition voyages starting in 2022, explore the flora and fauna of the Arctic and Antarctica with Karine Hagen, Executive Vi...

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Karine Explores: The traditional foods of Norway, Italy and Spain

Sample some of the world's most iconic food traditions with Karine in Norway, Spain and Italy. In this episode, we first head to Norway to meet some of the c...

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Karine Explores: World dances

Travel through Russia, Austria, Spain and Turkey with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she discovers some of the world’s most disti...

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Karine Explores: The extraordinary characters who live and work at Highclere Castle 

Join Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she explores Highclere Castle, the setting of the award-winning series Downton Abbey. During our vi...

Karine Explores: Greek drama and spirits

Go behind the scenes of Greek drama and get a taste of a flavorful local spirit while exploring Greece with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking....

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Karine Explores: Portugal’s food, wine and music

Discover Portugal’s food, wine and distinctive music with Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking. See how traditional Portuguese bread is mad...

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Karine Explores: Days at sea 

Join Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President at Viking, as she guides us through the enriching experiences you can enjoy during a day at sea on board one of o...

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Karine shares the story of her friend Chi’s long journey from Vietnam to Norway

Finishing our fascinating week on the history and culture of Southeast Asia, join Karine as she reads pages from Firefly Lanterns. This unfinished book docum...

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Behind the Scenes with Karine: Bloopers

Explore even more with Karine as she talks about the past ten years of filming with Viking and, the team behind the scenes. Free to watch on Viking.TV.

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Karine Explores: Bordeaux

Visit one of France's most famous regions, Bordeaux, explore the fascinating world of its celebrated wines and learn the basics of wine appreciation. Watch now.

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Karine Explores: Animals with Purpose

Explore the world of talented animals as Karine travels to Scotland, Russia, Austria and France for a closer look at their amazing abilities. Watch on-demand.

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Karine Explores: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites from around Europe as you travel to Italy, Germany, England and Scotland to explore more with Karine. Watch on-demand.

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Karine Explores: Sweets

Sweeten your day as Karine travels the globe in search of the world’s most delectable sweets. Begin your journey in Italy at the Perugina School of Chocolate.

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Karine Explores: Art

Join Karine on a journey to Norway, Italy and Spain as she explores the work of three master artists who left a lasting mark on the world of art. Watch now.

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Karine Explores: Music

Follow the sound of music with Karine Hagen as she explores the traditional tunes of Portugal, Spain and Norway in our short film. Watch on-demand on Viking.TV.

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Karine Explores: Exploration and Explorers

Follow Karine as she travels the world in search of the great explorers who have inspired us and have helped to expand our knowledge and imagination. Watch now.

Karine Explores: Great Gardens of the World

Discover some of the great gardens of the world as Karine takes you on a journey through France, China and Italy for a closer look at extraordinary landscapes.

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Karine Explores: Castles Past and Present

Visit castles and palaces still inhabited by their namesakes as we travel to Schloss Löwenstein and Schloss Mespelbrunn, Highclere Castle, and Lobkowicz Palace.

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Karine Explores: World War II

In commemoration of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Karine uncovers one of the most inspiring stories of World War II heroism - one that only a few people know of.

Karine Explores: Local Life

Follow Viking's Karine Hagen as she takes a closer look at local life in Portugal, Russia and Italy. Available to watch now, free and on-demand on Viking.TV.

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Karine Explores: Wine and Spirits

Explore some of the world’s most distinctive wines and spirits as Karine takes us to Greece, France and Italy. Watch now, free and on-demand, on Viking.TV.

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Karine Explores: Norway

Join Karine as she explores the traditions of Norway and discover the local customs of Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen's beloved homeland. Watch now on Viking.TV

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Karine Explores: Food

Sample some of the world's most iconic food traditions with Karine in Norway, Spain and Italy. In this episode, we first head to Norway. Watch now on Viking.TV.