Bjørn Tørrissen

A Norwegian travel writer, photographer, and blogger, Bjørn Christian Tørrissen chronicles two decades of extensive global explorations on his platform, "Bjorn Free" (bjornfree.com). His expeditions have reached approximately a thousand destinations across nearly a hundred countries and territories, conveyed through blog posts, photo journals, and published books. Tørrissen's content delivers factual travel information, often infused with his personal insights, encouraging exploration beyond standard routes. While drawn to nature and wildlife, his narratives also integrate urban landscapes and diverse cultures, presenting a comprehensive view of his adventures. He is the author of two books – "I pose og sekk!" (Norwegian) and its English translation, "One for the Road," available as a free e-book. As a freelance photographer since 2007, his images have appeared in publications such as Scientific American and Harvard Medicine; he also secured 10th place in the Wikimedia Picture of the Year 2010 awards. Tørrissen contributes to wider knowledge by freely sharing his photographs, including donations to Wikipedia, and delivers presentations on various travel topics. His professional life balances periods as an IT developer and strategist with dedicated months of travel.