As we approach the end of the year, it's always interesting to look back on motorhome life and travelling. What was 2022 really like? Where did we travel and what did we think?
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Journeys past and present ...
We've done some kind of summary at the end of almost every year, and it's kind of interesting to look back at the past as well. I realise that most years we have travelled a lot in Europe, and sometimes we have also made detours to Africa or Asia.
During the pandemic, we were "forced" to become better at discovering Sweden, which was a very positive experience. Both last year, travel year 2021 and this year, we have mixed Swedish destinations with foreign ones. This year we have travelled very, which we can do because we have a campervan and a digital job.
January - Stockholm
We started 2022 by hanging out in our home town of Stockholm. Here we took the opportunity to visit some nice museums, such as Historical Museum, Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde and Thielska Galleryfrom where we took a cosy boat ride back into town. You don't always have to go that far to have a good time!
February - Denmark
In February it was time for a trip to our neighbouring country Denmark. We travelled there to visit the travel and camping trade fair Holidays for allAnd while we were there, we took the opportunity to explore the Danish city of Copenhagen. Herning. A really good fair we must say!
March - Motorhome Sthlm 2022
During the month of March, a lot of our attention was focused on the trade fair Motorhome Sthlm 2022which was organised at Kistamässan in Stockholm. We were involved with a large stand, products and lectures. Great fun! In addition, we homesteaded a bit by staying at the Scandic Kista Tower.
April - Motorhome travel in Sweden, on the way to Europe
In April, we finally set off on our long-awaited long motorhome trip. We weren't in a hurry to leave Sweden, but started by discovering places such as motorhome-friendly Mariestad, fine Brandstorp local history centre and the fishing camp First Camp Hökensås - Tidaholm. Yep, we always got a bite!
May - Germany and Croatia
We spent almost all of May in Germany with the motorhome. Among other things, we hung out for a long time in cool Hamburg, fine Bremen and charming Celle. We also familiarised ourselves with Magdeburg before it was time to fly down to Croatia, where we were nominated for the Golden Pen Media Awards 2022. In Croatia, we also made an exciting visit to the culturally interesting little town. Sinj.
June - Germany and the Czech Republic
After the visit to Croatia, we flew back to Germany, where we followed the cosy Korsvirkesvägen with the motorhome. Here we visited, among other things, fantastically beautiful places such as Quedlinburg, Wernigerode and Miltenberg. We also had time to explore Baden-Baden before rolling into the Czech Republic.
In the Czech Republic, this included a visit to the top of the The highest mountain in the Czech Republic, hiking around the mountain area Prachovské Skály and canoeing in Malá Skála. Great to discover the northern part of the Czech Republic!
July - Czech Republic, Germany and Malmö
In July, the trip continued in the beautiful Czech Republic. We visited many amazing places in the northern part of the country, such as the "devil's castle". Houska, the spectacular Devil Heads and dreamy Tísawhich served as a location for the film Narnia.
Back in Germany we discovered, among other things, magical Bastion in Saxon Switzerland, the beautiful town of Dresden, design city Dessau and the fierce boat lift in Niederfinow. At the end of the month we came back to Sweden, where we stayed in Malmö. What a month of travelling!
August - Bohuslän
In August we rolled north from Malmö to discover Bohuslän. We spent a lot of time on the big islands. Tjörn and Orustfrom where we made some boat trips to smaller islands around. In addition, we discovered wonderful places like Lysekil, Smögen and Hunnebostrand. A month of cliffs, fresh winds and seafood!
September - The Elmia exhibition and more Bohuslän
In September it was time for Elmia Caravan Motorhome 2022, where we exhibited, lectured and also did reports on motorhomes and caravans. Intensive, but fun!
After the fair, we soon returned to Bohuslän, where we explored, among other things. Uddevalla heavily and visited places like Fjällbacka and the rock carvings in Tanum.
October - Bohuslän, Senior Fair and excursions around Stockholm.
In October, we finished our Bohuslän adventure, including visits to Strömstad and the almost exotic Koster Islands.
Then we rushed back to Stockholm to attend the event. The senior citizens' fair, where we exhibited and lectured. Finally, we had two excursions with the motorhome before it was time to store it for the winter. Kvarngården in Knivsta and Siggesta Gård in Värmdö.
November - Cyprus
In November it was time for a visit to beautiful Cyprus! We discovered, among other things, historically interesting Pafos and experienced The Cyprus countryside. We also took the opportunity to snorkel in the underwater museum. MUSAN in Ayia Napa. Fantastic to get away to the sun during this dark season!
December - Stockholm and Croatia
We have started December in a winter-white Stockholm, but we actually have time for another trip this year. It has just been finalised that we are going to Croatia. We will tell you more soon!
What did your motorhome or travelling year look like in 2022?
What was your motorhome or travelling year like in 2022? Did you make any great trips that you will remember for a long time?
bmlarstravellingblog says:
What a wonderful year of travelling you have had and it is fun to make a summary and look back on the past year. We did the same earlier this week and could see that most of our plans had been realised.
17 December 2022 - 9:33
Helena says:
Yes, every year when I make the compilation it becomes that "oh, yes, that's right, we did that!". 😉 Will peek in with you soon! 🙂
17 December 2022 - 16:44
Anna in Portugal says:
You have done a lot of travelling! We have slowed down our travelling as we have renovated our house and are building our new life in Portugal. But we did manage a week's road trip in Northern and Central Portugal. And soon there will be a couple of weeks in Madeira, so staying within Portugal's borders 🙂.
17 December 2022 - 9:48
Helena says:
Building a house and a new life is also a kind of journey! And so wonderful with Madeira, it is a place we are eager to visit!!! 🙂
17 December 2022 - 16:45
Lena+in+Wales+and+Spain says:
It was a year full of travelling, after all. I recognise a lot from your posts.
Nice annual report.
Wishing you a nice Advent weekend!
17 December 2022 - 10:42
Helena says:
Yes, we have stayed in Europe, but there have been many travelling days! Wishing the same, a really nice Advent weekend! 🙂
17 December 2022 - 16:46
Yossu says:
What a busy year of travelling you've had.
I will remember 2022 as the year when I went back to normal. Dared to believe that the trips would take place instead of being prepared for the fact that the entry requirements could change. In 2020 and 2021, I only travelled on charter trips because it felt safer, but this year I dared to fly regularly again.
From 2022 I will also remember the monkeys of Zanzibar, the mountains of Georgia and how I fell in love with the Italian town of Alberobello.
17 December 2022 - 13:20
Helena says:
Wow, what travelling you have done! We loved Zanzibar, when we were there many years ago. Georgia is on our bucket list. Alberobello was an exciting tip, thanks! 🙂
17 December 2022 - 16:47
Arne Lindh says:
My best memory is travelling to my grandmother's home village. I never met her, she passed away in 1944. But since I started researching my family history, a new world of travel destinations has opened up. The village of Vissefjärda in the municipality of Emmaboda is a really nice place, which we will return to.
http://xoeocholivia.blogspot.com/2022/08/slakt-och-vanner.html
17 December 2022 - 16:05
Helena says:
Exciting to find a new way to find destinations - it will be both travelling in time and space in some way! Will check out the link!
17 December 2022 - 16:49
snort says:
What a fantastic year of travelling you have had! Many interesting places and varied destinations. Hope 2023 continues in the same spirit!
17 December 2022 - 17:12
Hanneles book paradise says:
a lot of travelling 🙂
We have also made three cancelled corona trips!
17 December 2022 - 17:32
BP says:
What a fantastic year of travelling you've had! I bet you don't regret giving up your jobs and becoming "full-time travellers" and writers. Absolutely marvellous! And at least as good is that I can ride free with you wherever you are going;-)
17 December 2022 - 20:06
4000mil says:
What a wonderful year. Being able to travel long distances as you do, I can be a little jealous. 😊
18 December 2022 - 8:40