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Åland, festivals and so many missing travelling companions

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15 per cent do not travel because they have no travelling companion

The outside world affects our travel patterns. But also our inner world, according to a Sifo survey from Ticket. As many as 15 per cent of Swedes say they would travel more in 2024 if they only had someone else to travel with. Ticket lists reasons to dare to try travelling alone, so that missing company does not rob you of memorable travel experiences.

  • You choose when you want to be social or not.
  • No need to compromise on your travel plans
  • You become more aware of your surroundings
  • You grow as a person

Booked a trip - got it for free

Rolfs Flyg & Buss has reached a new milestone by turning over one billion SEK at 17:11 on 23 July 2024. This is a unique event in the entire travel industry, as no group tour operator has ever had a turnover of this volume. To celebrate the achievement, Rolfs Flyg & Buss decided to invite the couple who helped the company reach the billion SEK mark on the trip. Marie Björklund and Denis Björkstrand received the trip, Italy Wine Tour 7 days, free of charge. "It feels incredible, it feels like we've won the lottery, or how should I put it", says Marie.

Finnlines adjusts timetable to meet high demand for cruises to Åland

From 5 August, it will be easier for Swedish travellers to make day trips to Åland and back with Finnlines. The departure from Kapellskär, just north of Stockholm, will be postponed and the departure from Långnäs in Åland will be brought forward, resulting in a shorter stopover and a smoother change of ships. On board the Finnsirius and Finncanopus offers a range of experiences, including a spa, sauna and gym. Summer also offers live music on most departures and an entertainment programme for the whole family.

The seasonal Stars bar on the upper deck has opened for the summer. Photo: Finnlines

How food will be served at Way Out West and Malmö Festival 2024

The festival Way Out West is returning to Slottsskogen in Gothenburg 8-10 August. This year's Local Chef's Corner will have a new cosy area with local restaurateurs, Suggan wine bar will have its own section and at the same time the range of food trucks will be expanded with exclamation marks such as Papi's Pierogi, Smålandsrullen and Little Oataly.

Malmö Festival 2024 takes place between 9-16 August in Malmö. There will be a wine bar under the auspices of a brand new player on Malmö's restaurant scene, a mini restaurant with the exciting concept of "mapo dog" on the menu, ceviche and hot tacos under the trees and a greater variety of drinks.

The food area at the Malmö Festival 2023, photo: Pierre Ekman.

35 years since the fall of the Wall - tips from the East German Länder

The 35th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in Germany and the East German Länder are offering tips:

  • Humboldt Forum, which opened in the Berlin Castle in 2021, combines World Heritage with modern architecture behind the facade.
  • Border history by bike - take a 5.7 km bike ride from the East Side Gallery to Bernauer Strasse through urban and world history.
  • Vegetarian luxury at the Michelin-starred restaurants Cookies Cream, Tim Raue and Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro.
  • Brandenburg has a lot to offer, such as the Rheinsberg Palace and the Barberini Museum in Potsdam, with art.
  • Canoeing along Brandenburg's 6,500 kilometres of navigable waterways.
  • Time travel in the treetops - At Beelitz-Heilstätten, a former sanatorium, there are treetop trails and guided tours.
East Side Gallery

International Tourism Fair in Tashkent in November 2024

Tashkent International Tourism Fair "Tourism on the Silk Road" is a
large-scale event for the tourism industry in Uzbekistan and the entire Central Asian region. The fair has been held since 1995 with the official support of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Every year, the exhibition brings together tourism entrepreneurs from all over the world. This year, the fair will be held from 21-23 November 2024 in Tashkent in Uzbekistan. Read more about the fair here.

Reflection of the week

Interesting that so many people would like to travel more, if only they had travelling companions! We do have each other when travelling, but I imagine solo travellers have a lot to offer! Have you ever travelled on your own?

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