Happy New Year from Viking!

Happy new year from the staff of Viking magazine! The year may have just started, but our staff has been busy thinking about 2012 for months. We started planning our editorial calendar back in September, and we're excited about what we've got in store for readers this year.

The annual travel issue—a January tradition—has already arrived in many members' mailboxes. Check it out! It's packed with information, advice and gorgeous photos to inspire your own Norwegian adventure.

We're currently working on our February issue. In it, we'll take a look at Norway's growing eco-fashion industry and the work of designer Leila Hafzi. And if sustainable fashion isn't your cup of tea, we know readers will enjoy learning about nine notable Norwegian immigrants.

In March, we'll be exploring the world of the Vikings and taking a look at international development in the Arctic region.

What else can you expect from Viking in 2012? Shipwrecks, Scandinavian design, modern-day explorers, Norse mythology, summer Olympians, mouth-watering recipes and much more!

While our calendar is brimming with ideas, we'd still like to hear from you. What topics would you like to see in Viking in 2012? Send your suggestions to vikingeditor@mspcustomcontent.com.

Amy Boxrud is editor of Viking magazine. She lives with her family in Northfield, Minn., where she’s a member of Nordmarka 1-585.