Celebrate Norwegian roots in America as we mark the 200th anniversary of a major wave of immigration to the US from the Scandinavian nation. Then join an expert of the offbeat as he delves into some of the more curious places and things held dear by people around the world. And listen in as callers share their favorite travel memories of the year behind us. Plus, learn from Scottish tour guides about Edinburgh's lively New Year's Eve traditions of Hogmanay.

• Chris Johnson, president/CEO of the National Norwegian-American Museum, Decorah, Iowa
• Dylan Thuras, co-founder and creative director of Atlas Obscura
• Anne Doig and Ken Hanley, tour guides from Edinburgh, Scotland

• The special exhibit on the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to America continues at Vesterheim through January 2026. Vesterheim also offers classes through its Folk Arts School.
• Dylan Thuras is the co-founder of Atlas Obscura, and co-hosts the Atlas Obscura podcast. Dylan also co-authors their "Atlas Obscura" and "Gastro Obscura" books. Their latest title is "The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World."
• The Mercato Centrale is a popular attraction in Florence, Italy.
• Edinburgh's three-day Hogmanay New Year's street festival is said to be one of the largest street parties in the world.