Autumn travel plans – Egypt, Spain and maybe Latvia!

Writer: Helena Bergström

After a wonderful trip to the Greek islands of Naxos and Sifnos, we have been home in Stockholm for a while. We have had time to work, meet friends and enjoy the autumn. But soon it will be time to pack our bags again! During the rest of the autumn, both new adventures and dear reunions await. And a trip that was actually supposed to go to Namibia, but instead takes us to Spain …

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The Travel Fair and the Senior Festival in Stockholm – inspiration and meetings

Text and photo: Helena Bergström

There aren't many travel fairs for the general public in Sweden, so we usually take the opportunity when the Travel Fair and the Senior Festival are arranged in Stockholm. We have visited the fair many times over the years, sometimes as visitors and sometimes as exhibitors or lecturers. For us it is a nice opportunity to find new travel inspiration, meet partners and talk travel with other enthusiasts.

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How to review your home's protection before you travel

Writer: Co-operation partner

When your home is empty during a trip, the risk of burglary, water damage and other unwelcome events increases. It is important to review your home insurance, understand its terms and conditions and plan your protection well in advance of your departure. Those who prepare well can both avoid problems and act more quickly if something happens.

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AI is changing how we choose travel destinations

Writer: Co-operation partner

Choosing where to go on your next trip has long been a mix of dreams, recommendations and quite a few open tabs in the browser. Now artificial intelligence is starting to move the positions forward in the very phase where a vague idea turns into a concrete destination. The change does not mean that the classic search disappears, but it does mean that the questions can be significantly more personal from the start.

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The dream life also has a downside – about life as a long-distance sailor

Text and photo: Anki Palerby Hjelmqwist

I had been longing for a long time. Not for another new bay, another beautiful island or another evening with a sunset over the Mediterranean. This time I was longing for someone from home. For various reasons, one of my adult sons had never visited us on board abroad. Not once. But then suddenly the stars seemed to align.

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The ultimate fall trip: why Nordic city weekends are hotter than ever

Writer: Co-operation partner

Summer gets most of the attention, but those who wait a few weeks can discover a completely different side of the Nordic cities. As September turns into October, much of the high season pace disappears. The parks change color, the evenings get darker, and cafes and restaurants suddenly feel much more inviting.

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12 things we like about traveling in the fall

Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Summer often gets all the attention when it comes to travel. But does the travel season really have to end just because August does? Not at all, we think. In fact, fall can be a fantastic time to travel.

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Towards Greece – follow our journey to Naxos and Sifnos

Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Now it's time for a new trip! We barely have time to park the camper at home in Stockholm before it's time to board a flight. This time we're going to discover two islands in the Greek archipelago: Naxos and Sifnos.

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How to choose the right life jacket for the whole family when you're going on vacation by the water

Writer: Co-operation partner

When you're on holiday with your family, you're likely to end up by the water sooner or later. Camping near a swimming bay, a kayaking adventure or a leisurely sailing trip in the archipelago are all great activities for the whole family. 

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How digital entertainment has changed evenings on the road

Writer: Co-operation partner

The journey doesn't end when the tent is pitched or the camper door is closed. That's often when it really begins, at least for those who see the evening as part of the adventure. But the evening on the road looks different today than it did ten years ago. Mobile has changed what's possible, and the digital offering has followed it out of the campsite and into the hotel.

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