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  • ANDREA BELCK-OLSEN

    Managing Partner

    Oslo Office

    With nearly 15 years of success in the High end travel industry, Andrea is an experienced professional in the luxury sector.

    Andrea has a record of creating valuable customer experiences in a variety of roles, from excels at crafting specialized, high-end itineraries to deep knowledge of regional travel cultures and trends worldwide.

    Her passion about traveling gives her a proven record of providing excellent service, helping people get the most out of their journey.

    andrea@nordfolktravel.no

  • GRO LINN GAMST

    Founder & CEO

    Ålesund Office

    After almost a decade of extensive experience working in the high end travel industry, Gro Linn decided to start NORDFOLK. The word means “people from the north” and could not be more fit for the Norwegian who believe in most people have the same desire to of exploring their inner sole and this authentism, you will easily find in the nordic. When interacting with other culture, borders gets smaller and the world becomes more at peace.

    grolinn@nordfolktravel.no

  • INGRID LEIRA HJELLE

    Director of Operations

    Oslo Office

    Ingrid is a warm-hearted soul and crazy good about details. She has a passion for travel and has a deep and fine tuned knowledge for cultural understanding.

    Having worked within the travel industry with her main focus on the high end segment, Ingrid has an extensive knowledge of what Norway has to offer. Born and raised in the heart of the Sunnmøre Alps, amongst steep mountains and deep fjords she loves to connect the raw and real with the luxurious comfort in a unique way.

    Ingrid is known to be an excellent people person who will be able to make travellers leave Norway with unforgettable memories.

    ingrid@nordfolktravel.no

  • KATH HAUGE

    Head of Sales, UK

    London Office

    With over two decades of experience in the luxury travel industry, Kathryn has built a career designing bespoke, high-end journeys across the globe. Originally from South Africa, she has worked with renowned companies like Abercrombie & Kent, Rhino Africa, and Quintessentially Travel. Her deep expertise stems from firsthand knowledge of Africa’s finest lodges, resorts, and hotels. 

    Her journey took an international turn when she met a Norwegian at a friend’s wedding, a love story that then brought her to Oslo, where she lived for four years with her husband and their three “mini Viking” children. 

    Now based between London and Norway, Kathryn embraces both cultures, learning Norwegian and indulging in local traditions like cross country skiing and enjoying pinnekjøtt (traditional salted lamb). She has a deep passion for Norway’s stunning landscapes, outdoor lifestyle, and cultural heritage. 

    kath@nordfolktravel.no

  • MARI CLEMENTINE ØSTGAARD

    Project Manager

    Oslo Office

    Mari Clementine has joined us in a fixed position as Project Manager, bringing with her over a decade of experience in the adventure travel industry. She has managed complex logistics in some of the world’s most challenging and remote destinations, always with a steady hand and a creative approach. Her passion lies in the great outdoors, transformative travel experiences, and sustainable tourism. With a unique talent for designing itineraries that combine hidden gems with iconic highlights, Mari Clementine has a natural eye for creating journeys that feel both extraordinary and deeply personal.

    Raised in a small mountain village, she grew up with a deep appreciation for nature and a commitment to protecting it. While her travels have taken her far and wide, Norway remains closest to her heart. She thrives when skiing, climbing, hiking, or cycling through the country’s dramatic landscapes, and she feels especially at home in Oppdal, Trøndelag, and Sunnmøre—two regions that hold a special place in her heart.

    mari.clementine@nordfolktravel.no