This weekend has been really intense and full of unexpected events. We have a lot to blog about I can say! But before that: FREEDOMtravel News. From this week's crop of press releases, we can tell you about this autumn's hottest weekend getaways and the best theme parks in Europe.

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Autumn's hottest weekend trips

The desire to travel is extremely high this autumn and shorter weekend trips are very trendy, according to recent booking statistics from Ticket Privatresor. The weekend city that climbs the fastest up the lists (and ends up at number 6) is Munich, which increases by more than 237 per cent.

Barcelona, which is currently in the news because of Catalonia's vote for independence, comes in at number five. Here is the list of Sweden's five most popular weekend cities this autumn:

1.  London
2.  Amsterdam
3.  Paris
4.  Prague
5.  Barcelona

Ryanair cancels more flights

Less than two weeks ago, Ryanair announced the cancellation of nearly 2,100 flights in September due to a pilot shortage, affecting 315,000 passengers. The pilot shortage arose when pilots were forced to take their holidays before the end of the year due to changes in regulations.

With pilots refusing to cancel their holidays, Ryanair is taking 25 aircraft out of service and cancelling 34 routes, equivalent to 18,000 flights. One route from Sweden is affected: Stockholm Skavsta - Sofia, Bulgaria.

Europe's best theme parks

The European Star Awards were recently presented to Europe's best amusement parks, with Sweden's Liseberg taking fourth place. "It is an honour that Sweden and Liseberg are doing so well internationally. We work hard to offer our guests world-class experiences and I see this award as a sign that we have chosen the right path," says Daniel Lindberg, Liseberg's Head of Attractions, in a press release. Here are Europe's five best amusement parks, according to the award:

1. Europa-Park, Germany
2. PortAventura Park, Spain
3. Disneyland Park Paris, France
4. Liseberg, Sweden
5. Efteling, Netherlands

The social trip becomes a slot machine

Sällskapsresan is now not only a film, but also a casino game. Lasse Åberg has a slightly different collaboration with the gaming company Paf, resulting in a game based on the 80s classic where Stig-Helmer goes on a charter holiday. Lasse Åberg is donating part of the profits from the game to the Sustainable Seas Foundation.

unhealthy on a business trip

Travelling for work is a challenge when you want to live a healthy lifestyle. According to a survey conducted by TNS SIFO on behalf of Resia Företag, one fifth of Swedish business travellers say they eat more unhealthy food when travelling for work. Many also sleep less, drink more beer and wine in the evenings and have no time for exercise. Top 5 - How travelling negatively affects health business and conference travel:

1. I eat more unhealthy food
2. I sleep less well
3. I drink more beer and wine in the evening
4. I don't have time to exercise
5. I can't resist coffee/treats at meetings

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