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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.
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.
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.
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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Ditte says:
Have travelled many times on my own since I was 16, then train hopping and language course for 6 weeks in Switzerland. Then continued travelling alone for several years. Gave a lot and being alone with myself when I travelled has been something I liked. Now counted roughly and until now, at the age of 75, I counted the number of trips abroad I made and trips in the countries and came up with about 30. Then there are trips within Sweden.
The fact that Finnlines will continue to drive to Långnäs from Kapellskär feels sad if you do not have a car with you. Mariehamn or Eckerö would be better for the tourism industry in Åland. Now you can take a full day trip Stockholm to Mariehamn with Viking and change boats there or stay overnight and go home the next day - Långnäs in particular does not have much to offer.
Heard about a "new" shipping company possibly. has plans to take up the traffic Kapellskär to Mariehamn and that would be great. However, everyone should also pay off.
Wishing you great days now through Sweden.
29 July 2024 - 12:45
Helena says:
I can imagine that travelling alone gives a lot! I myself (Helena) have only travelled alone to a limited extent, mostly for work. Incredible how much you have had time to travel and see !!! The fact that Finnlines travels from ports a little outside the big cities is probably because their main target group is trucks. But of course, their new ships are fantastically nice to cruise with too.
03 August 2024 - 22:01
KRISZTINA says:
Saw Freedom today on the road between Växjö and Alvesta. Funny, since I read your blog for a long time.
29 July 2024 - 15:59
Helena says:
But what fun! Yes, it must have been when we drove from Kosta towards the west coast! 😉
03 August 2024 - 22:01