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Guest of the Week: Sofia Nordlander, adventurer on a board

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Sofia Nordlander was just over 30 when she realised she wanted to travel - on a board! Now she's approaching 40, and by now she has travelled around the USA, Central America and Australia on her longboard. With her minimal pack strapped to an old board that comes with her as a trailer, the adventure lies ahead. It's a different and fascinating way of travelling, and of course we took the opportunity to ask a bunch of curious questions. You can also check out and read more on Sofia's own website Longboardlady.com.

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Guest of the week: Annika Myhre, traveller and "Thai mover" with 3 children.

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Annika Myhre and her husband Tobias have three children aged 1-7, but that doesn't stop the family from going on exciting and exotic trips. The children have travelled to countries such as Tunisia, the USA and Taiwan, and right now the whole family has taken a 'Thai break' and is spending 3 months on Koh Lanta in Thailand, where their son also goes to school.

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Adventurous at the Wilderness Fair 2016

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Yesterday we visited the Vildmarksmässan at the Stockholm Fair in Älvsjö, and it was more fun and adventurous than we expected. Today we can tell you about adrenaline-fuelled activities, unusual camping vehicles and adventurous destinations. You don't want to miss it, do you? If you want to see the fair for yourself, there is still a chance today, Sunday 13 March.

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10 great boat trips in Europe

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When I think back to various holiday trips, I often remember the boat rides best. Whether travelling at high speed and splashing water or enjoying a peaceful paddle in a calm lake, getting out on the water is always an experience. Here we present ten great boat trips in Europe that we highly recommend, listed in no particular order. What great boat trips in Europe would you recommend?

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Camping is for adventurers

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The word 'camping' has got a bit of a distorted reputation and I think it's time to reclaim it! What do you think of when you hear 'camping'? Do you picture rows of caravans with awnings, fences and garden plots, parked safely in the same spot year after year?

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Guest of the week: Helena Olmås, long-distance hiker

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Helena Olmås normally works as a personal trainer, including through her own company Health by Helena. Right now she is on the other side of the globe, carrying out a project that is anything but ordinary. Helena is walking across New Zealand on foot - a walk of over 3000 kilometres! Is that even possible? Not only is the hike an end in itself, but Helena is also raising money for the Cancer Foundation. Absolutely fantastic!

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Listen to us on the Travelling podcast

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Episode five of the Travelling podcast is now available: Travelling by motorhome. We are the first guests of the Travelling podcast and in this episode we tell you about our 1 year long campervan trip around Europe. In the podcast episode you will hear about everything from beautiful places and dramatic moments to practical tips for the long journey.

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Guest of the week: Renate Sandvik, adventurer

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Renate Sandvik is an adventurous girl from Norway who does not hesitate to travel to exciting and different destinations. She has so far travelled to over 70 different countries on 6 different continents. She has visited exciting countries such as Nepal, Burma, Sri Lanka, Bolivia, Georgia and Armenia. Travelling by plane, car, train or boat, Renate does not hesitate to go camping, cycling, hiking, horse riding or other adventurous activities.

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Guest of the Week: Linda Hammarberg, round-the-world sailor

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In 2010, Linda and Ludvig Hammarberg embarked on a four-year voyage around the world with their children Lovis and Otto, then aged 4 and 2. With the 40-foot-long sailing boat S/Y Mary, they sailed across the world's oceans and visited lots of exotic places in Africa, Southeast Asia, Polynesia and the Caribbean.

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Guest of the Week: Peter Grip, globetrotter

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Peter Grip has achieved the feat of visiting ALL 196 independent states in the world. He started travelling seriously in 1989 when he backpacked for several months and in 2010, when he was actually only 42 years old, he 'finished' in Tonga - the last white spot on his map. By then he had visited the 195 independent states in the world, and when South Sudan became independent in December 2010, he was of course quick to add country number 196!

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