Gore unorthodox in travel plans for prize

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Al Gore took the path less traveled -- by celebrities anyway -- to reach Norway to pick up his Nobel Prize, going by train rather than limousine.

The former U.S. vice president-turned-outspoken environmentalist previously had earned a negative reputation for frequently using a private jet and limousine during his travels. But the former U.S. leader altered his plans this week, traveling to Oslo on a commercial flight and then taking the train to the Norwegian capital, Aftenposten said Saturday.

While most dignitaries typically travel to the Nobel Prize site in limousines or private cars, Gore adjusted his plans to be as environmentally conscious as possible.

Gore was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work for environmental causes, including his well-received book and film documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."

On Monday, he will receive the prestigious award in Oslo along with Rajendra Pachauri, the head of the United Nation's Climate Panel.

Aftenposten said that after accepting the award, Gore will head to Bali to take part in the United Nation's international climate conference.