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Swedes can be recognised by their flip-flops, many bring their dogs on holiday and travelling with only hand luggage has become increasingly common. These are some of our travel news this week. We also take the opportunity to wish you a great week!

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More people are travelling with hand luggage only

More and more airlines are charging for checked luggage, which has resulted in more travellers choosing to travel with hand luggage only. This is according to Ticket's latest Sifo survey.

It is mainly younger travellers (18-30 years) who travel with hand luggage only, while travellers aged 51-65 years have been least affected. Travellers from the Malmö area travel more often with hand luggage only than travellers in other parts of the country.

Norwegian launches digital temperature map

The airline Norwegian is launching a digital temperature map on its website. This is a brand new feature that allows travellers to select a destination according to their preferred temperature. The search function selects destinations based on temperature, price or type of travel, using a digital route map.

Bonus Malus scheme affects motorhomes

On 1 July, the new bonus malus tax system enters into force, affecting, among others, motorhomes. The new rules provide a bonus for low-carbon cars and increased vehicle tax for the first three years for new class I and II passenger cars, including motorhomes.

According to a press release from the trade fair company Elmia, the Swedish Caravan Industry Association (HRF) has been active against the proposal, as they do not think it is right. According to their calculations, the effect will not be so great for motorhomes, but one of the things that will happen is that many more people will park and park their motorhomes several times a year.

What Swedes look like on the beach

In a new survey, online travel agency eBeach.se found out which beachwear is considered typically Swedish. As many as 41% believe that flip-flops are the most typically Swedish thing to wear, while almost as many believe that it is the Foppa slippers that distinguish a Swedish traveller. Swedes' most typical holiday clothes, top 6:

1. Flip-flops (41 %)
2. Foppa slippers (38 %)
3. Cap (28 %)
4. Solhatt (25 %)
5. Fanny pack (22 %)
6. Sandals with Velcro straps (20 %)

8 out of 10 take their dog on holiday

78% of dog owners take their dogs on holiday, according to a new survey by dog food company Doggy. According to camping chain First Camp, this is reflected in the increasing number of dogs playing on the country's campsites.

Tips for travelling with a dog include checking out dog-friendly options in advance, for example on tamedhunden.se, travelling safely with your dog in the car (in a special car cage or strapped in with a special seat belt for dogs), getting an EU passport and checking rules if your dog is travelling abroad, and taking it easy in the heat.

Did you miss the last travel news? Read the Swedish travellers are happy - but limited by concerns

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