The trips that I remember most are the ones that have changed me. Sandy beaches and sunbeds are great. A week of relaxation with a fruit drink in hand can serve its purpose. But that's not what drives me to travel, it's something else. It's the desire to be fulfilled by the unexpected, that which challenges my established view of life and forces me to change. Here are ten such journeys that have changed me. Which journeys have changed you, and why?
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The holidays are over for many and everyday life is back. Maybe it's a good time to start planning a little autumn weekend? Here are ten cities within a reasonable distance that we like! What are your top tips for a big city weekend?
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We've been wanting to visit Berlin for a long time, but for some reason it hasn't happened... yet. Funnily enough, it sometimes feels like we're missing out on some of those relatively nearby destinations, even though it's easy to travel there!
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Today I visited Scandic To Go - the hotel room that can be placed exactly where you want it. The hotel room is 18 square metres and has a double bed, sofa bed, bathroom, TV, wifi and an electric kettle. In other words, everything you want in a hotel room. But the special thing is that you chooses the location.
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Would you consider staying in a lighthouse on your own island, or perhaps in a tent on a raft, during your summer holiday? Airbnb, which arranges holiday rentals, has listed some of the site's wide-ranging accommodation around Sweden.
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Champagne and strawberries in first class on a desert island in the Maldives? No, probably not if you're a Swedish millionaire. This summer, newly rich Swedes are flying economy class to Spain... and staying away for a week.
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Vagabond's Travel Barometer 2014 has now been published. It can be noted that travelling abroad continues to increase - and mainly to the Mediterranean. Among the countries in the top 10 this year, there is not a single country outside Europe.
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Are you planning a holiday, but are a little short of funds? There are various ways to supplement your budget, and one way is to sell off things you don't need. According to a recent article, we Swedes have a lot of things that we could sell ...
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The huge cruise ship ms Eurodam, from the shipping company Holland America Line, has just visited Stockholm during one of its cruises. Last night we were invited on board for a tour of the ship, as well as for dinner and entertainment. We have never been on a real cruise, except for Finland and Åland cruises then, so it was really exciting to see what a ship like this looks like!
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People often want to see and experience as much as possible during a holiday. But now there is a counter-reaction, which instead promotes slow travelling. It's about stopping and doing less - and thus experiencing more.
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