In GP you can read about the history of the Swedish caravan. They write that the very first caravan was probably built in 1897 in the USA and that the first Swedish version was built in 1932. Today there are 29 caravans and 2 motorhomes per thousand inhabitants in Sweden.
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For us, and many others, the motorhome is mainly for leisure and holidays. However, we sometimes use it in my job, when I give lectures in different parts of the country. Then it can be convenient to have the house with you and not have to book a hotel, or get off the train with your breath in your throat. Others often use the motorhome for work.
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Today the Swedish and Ukrainian national football teams meet in Kiev, and Peter is glued to the match. "I'm not interested in football, but the sea of blue and yellow in the stands is a bit fascinating. I became curious about the flags and did some reading.
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What to pack in your motorhome? We were asked what are the 10 most important things to pack in your motorhome. It's hard to say what is most importantlyand it also depends a bit on: Sweden or abroad? Summer or winter? We've listed 10 things we think are inappropriate to forget, and there's a longer list below... Have we forgotten something important?
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Now we just have to ask: What's the craziest thing you've seen people bring in their motorhome or to a campsite? When we were at Pite Havsbad a few summers ago, we saw campers who had brought just everything: full trailers with wooden decking, fencing, potted plants and refrigerators.
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Today is Sweden's national day. This is a fairly new holiday in Sweden: Swedish Flag Day became a national day in 1983 and only in 2005 did it become a public holiday. You are free, but there are not yet many traditions ...
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Vagabond's Travel Barometer 2012 shows that Swedes are travelling more, despite the economic crisis. In 2011, 8.5 million holiday trips were made worldwide, excluding the Nordic and Baltic countries. Travelling to the crisis countries Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy is increasing sharply, while Egypt and Thailand are declining.
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Around Sweden, there are more than 350 rest areas, which are managed on behalf of Transport Authority. These include information boards, seating areas with tables and the possibility to dispose of rubbish. Many of the rest areas also have latrine facilities.
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This summer's motorhome tourists are a high-spending customer group from all over Europe. Many don't want to stay at campsites, but instead want a simple overnight pitch close to attractions, restaurants and shops. For municipalities, tourism should be profitable ... but as soon as caravan sites are organised, there is an outcry.
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Today we feature a guest post by Skyscanner
The cosy port city of Halifax in Canada has a lot to offer. A delightful 72-hour weekend getaway could be the solution for those who want to get away from the stress of everyday life and instead enjoy good food and drink, cosy sights and a city far enough away from home.
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