It's time for travel news again here at FREEDOMtravel. We run short news from the travel and camping industry (almost) every Monday - that is, when we are not travelling ourselves. Now we want to hear your thoughts on this week's news!
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Lisbon popular weekend city this summer
Holidaying in a big city this summer is more popular than ever and weekend destinations such as Lisbon, Prague and Krakow are rapidly climbing the lists, according to a press release from Resia. The fastest climbing destination is Lisbon, which is at +75 % compared to the same period last year. Most booked destinations with regular flights during week 30:
15 travel destinations that Instagram helped destroy
According to a recent article on msntravel.com, Instagram has inspired over-tourism to certain destinations, resulting in traffic congestion and environmental degradation. The 15 destinations listed are as follows:
- Houston's Broadacres, USA
- Lake Elsinore in California, USA
- Mount Everest, Nepal
- Wyoming, USA
- Fjaðrárgljúfur, Iceland
- Yellowstone National Park, USA
- Rue Crémieux street in Paris, France
- Choi Hung Estate, Hong Kong
- A sunflower farm in Ontario, USA
- Horseshoe Bend in Grand Canyon National Park, USA
- Lavender farm in Surrey, United Kingdom
- Trollstigen, Norway
- Santorini, Greece
- Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada
- Venice, Italy
Airbnb breaks record in Sweden
Half a million Swedes will use Airbnb's platform during the summer of 2019, according to a press release from Airbnb. The record figures refer to the period 21 June-23 September 2019. So far, more than 350,000 Swedes have already used the Airbnb platform to find and book their accommodation during the period, and the figure is expected to increase to more than 500,000.
New digital access system at Nordic Camping
The camping chain Nordic Camping & Resort continues to invest in digital solutions. A unique access system has now opened at Nordic Camping Råå in Helsingborg. The digital system means that guests can check in by mobile phone and receive electronic keys to the cabin and service buildings. Checked-in guests can also pass in and out of the campsite more easily thanks to automatic camera reading of the car's licence plate.
10 odd places to stay in summer Sweden
In a press release, the Göta Canal suggests ten different places to stay in Sweden - for those who want to travel sustainably and experience something exotic at home:
- Nest in mushrooms and stumps by the Göta Canal, next to Norrqvarn Hotel & Conference.
- Sleep 155 metres underground i Sala Silver Mine
- Spend the night in a real hut at Sweden's most primitive hostel - Kolarbyn.
- Sleeping under Sweden's oldest tree Old Tjikko, at Fulufjällsbyn 20 km west of Särna.
- Sleep in three countries (almost) at the same time at Treriksröset
- Rock yourself to sleep to the sound of Sweden's highest waterfall. Njupeskär - you can stay in a tent or cabin
- Stay among the treetops at Hotel Andrum at Lake Hornborgar, 6.5 metres above the ground in an old oak tree.
- Staying next to the bison safari in Hjo, in a campervan or in a teepee.
- Sleep over in a haunted world house - Stenkullen is located on the motorway near Norrköping and guests are selected.
- Spend a night next to Sweden's clearest lake Trollsjön, at Låktatjåkko mountain station
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Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
Even though we didn't stay overnight, we visited five of the odd overnight places. We visited the tree hotel Andrum at Islanna when friends stayed there and spent a lovely evening on the balcony up in the oak tree. A tent night at the magical Trollsjön must be incredible to experience!
29 July 2019 - 8:39
Helena says:
Glad you visited these places! There are many places you would like to see and experience in Sweden 🙂 .
29 July 2019 - 18:59
Travelsis says:
It's always a bit annoying when we humans destroy things. As someone who likes Instagram so much, I don't want it to be the culprit of destruction, but unfortunately I understand that it can be so.
Fun accommodation tips! My colleague just lived in a stump, they were very happy?./ Pernilla
30 July 2019 - 15:27
Deciree says:
I've noticed an increase in AirBnb, which is a good alternative to use when we don't drive the campervan :).
29 July 2019 - 9:03
Helena says:
It seems popular, I have heard many people using it!
29 July 2019 - 19:01
Knut Night and Day says:
On the ninth point, electronic check-in at Nordic Camping & Resort. Unfortunately, this is one of the many little things that make for a more monitored society.
29 July 2019 - 9:50
Helena says:
In a way, every step you take can be tracked soon 😉 If only via your mobile phone. I have recently realised that it tracks where you are every 15 minutes or something like that.
29 July 2019 - 19:02
Ama de casa says:
Holidaying in a big city is not bad (either). Have just left Vienna and have landed (by train) in Bratislava. Not perhaps the world's largest city, but it is at least larger than most of the small villages / towns we have visited in Spain lately 🙂 ).
Now we will soon go out and look at the city which seems to be very nice 😀.
29 July 2019 - 9:50
Helena says:
Bratislava sounds exciting!!! I want to hear more about it soon! 🙂
29 July 2019 - 19:02
Mr Steve says:
It is sad to read about all the places that tourism tends to destroy.
Lisbon is a very nice city and I have many good memories of it.
29 July 2019 - 11:11
Helena says:
Agreed! Tourism needs to be spread out! There are so many places to experience and yet everyone wants to gather in the same places ...
29 July 2019 - 19:03
Lena in Wales says:
It's amazing that so many people still want to go to big cities in the summer when it's at its hottest. Not for me.
Instagram certainly helps highlight certain places, but mass tourism has been around for a long time, perhaps because of a film, TV show or celebrity promoting a particular place.
Enjoy these quirky places to stay in Sweden!
Enjoy the summer heat!
29 July 2019 - 14:09
Helena says:
Yes, but of course it is! There are examples of beaches that have become famous through films, for example, so you're really right! But it's a shame that we can't spread out more, there are so many places to experience!
29 July 2019 - 19:04