A Moment in the Nordics

A Moment in the Nordics with Masterchef Winner Gareth Baty about his time cooking in Arctic Retreat in Sweden and also at Hotel Skeppsholmen in Stockholm and foraging with Eva Gunnare.

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.

In this episode of A Moment in the Nordics, Jonny speaks with Pontus Rönn, co-founder of Sibbjäns on Gotland, a place that blends farming, hospitality, design, and seasonality into something deeply rooted in the Nordic landscape. Together they explore the realities of building a highly intentional business between four founders, the tension between philosophy and commercial reality, and what drives experienced entrepreneurs to create something slower, more grounded, and connected to place.

Jonny Cooper is joined by Kent Lindvall, founder of the world-renowned Treehotel. Together they explore the story behind its creation, what was learnt, and Kent’s decision to step away and begin a new chapter with Villa Ång, offering a fresh perspective on nature, design, and the Nordic experience.

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.