From conversations with Treehotel founder Kent Lindvall to NTA award winner and Trigger Point actress Vicky McClure, Off The Map Travel CEO Jonny Cooper sits down with fascinating people from across travel, hospitality and beyond. These are open, honest conversations about where it all began, what drives them, the challenges along the way and, just as importantly, where they go to switch off, escape the everyday and enjoy a holiday of their own.
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Award winning actress Vicky McClure
In this episode, I’m joined by BAFTA wining actor Vicky McClure and her BAFTA Cymru wining husband, filmmaker and broadcaster Jonny Owen.
I caught up with them at Trasti & Trine in Alta during an anniversary trip organised by Off the Map Travel. Having previously spent their honeymoon in Swedish Lapland, they were back in the North, this time experiencing it at the end of summer.
We chat about their memories of that first journey, travelling together, switching off from work and discovering a very different side of the Nordics. We also look ahead to their stay at Isbreen The Glacier, where they would have the entire place to themselves.
It’s a relaxed and often very funny conversation about travel, relationships and the moments that stay with us.
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Treehotel and Villa Äng Founder Kent Lindvall
Off the Map CEO Jonny Cooper sit down with one of the most visionary names in Scandinavian travel, Kent Lindvall. As the co-founder of Sweden’s world-famous Treehotel and the driving force behind its newest concept, Villa Äng, Lindvall offers a rare insight into the mindset behind some of the Nordics’ most innovative accommodation experiences.
An Interview with Pontus Rönn Sibbjähns in Gotland
Pontus Rönn Sibbjähns has spent years helping travellers uncover a deeper side of Nordic life. In conversation, he explores what makes this region so compelling, not simply as a destination, but as a feeling. The episode moves beyond the expected images of fjords and northern lights and instead focuses on the quieter moments that stay with you long after a journey ends.
At the heart of the conversation is the idea of living closely with the land. Pontus reflects on the growing appeal of places that combine sustainability with thoughtful hospitality, where experiences feel rooted in authenticity rather than excess. One example discussed is the rise of sustainable working farms that have evolved into luxury hospitality retreats. These places offer a simple but refined experience, where guests can enjoy beautifully designed accommodation, locally sourced food and meaningful encounters with nature, all while remaining connected to the rhythms of everyday rural life. It is a form of luxury that feels understated and deeply considered.
An Interview with Jonas Gejke of Aurora Safari Camp
Jonny sits down with Jonas of Aurora Safari Camp for a conversation about luxury, entrepreneurship and the experience of the North. From the inspiration behind the camp to the finer details that define high-end travel, this episode explores what it means to create something intimate, elegant and unforgettable in the Arctic wilderness.