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10 questions we get as travel writers (and our answers)

Writer: Helena Bergström

When we tell you that we work as travel writers, on our digital magazine FREEDOMtravel, we sometimes get some questions. Here are the most common questions we get, and our answers to them.

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Staying connected on holiday is increasingly common

Writer: Alexander Kall

Internet use in Sweden has increased steadily during the 2000s. Today, around 98 per cent of households have access to the internet and 95 per cent of Swedes state that they regularly use the internet in their daily lives. More and more digital services are being created and we live a large part of our lives online.

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What young people want to do while travelling - 10 trends

Writer: Helena Bergström

What do young people really want to do while travelling? We've looked at some trend reports from the last few years and also made some reflections of our own, which boil down to a number of trends that we think we see.

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What will travel be like after the coronavirus?

Writer: Helena Bergström

What will travel be like after corona, really? Does everything take a break now, only to become normal again? Or will nothing ever be "as usual"? We're throwing around a few different thoughts and scenarios, but above all, we're interested to know what you think!

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Environmental threats and viruses - how will travel be affected?

Writer: Helena Bergström

The environmental threat has had some impact on people's travel for some time, and now the spread of the coronavirus has had a more sudden and extreme effect. As of yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to all countries and most people are travelling as little as possible, but how will these factors affect our travel in the long run?

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Travelling at Easter - where you can meet spring

Writer: Helena Bergström

Are you keen to travel at Easter? This year, Easter falls in the first week of April, and many people want to take the opportunity to experience spring abroad. Personally, it doesn't look like we'll be going anywhere over Easter, barring any unforeseen events, but here are some tips and inspiration for those looking for an Easter trip.

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A new way to travel: discovering local gems

Writer: Helena Bergström

The challenge when planning a trip is often to find the local gems. You want to discover that hidden little beach where you can be left alone from the charter tourists or those cosy little restaurants that serve local food that tastes homemade.

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Grand Travel Award 2018 - focus on sustainability

Writer: Helena Bergström

Last Monday evening it was time for the Grand Travel Award 2018 at Hotel At Six in Stockholm. The venue was absolutely packed and the atmosphere was really on top when, after a moment of mingling, it was time to present the award winners on stage. We were of course there and we could see that this year there was a great focus on sustainability when the travel industry's most prestigious award was to be awarded.

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10 popular countries on our blog

Writer: Helena Bergström

Today we present 10 popular countries on our blog FREEDOMtravel. We have, for various reasons, delved a little into statistics, and it's just as well that we share them with you! We have checked which pages and posts have been read the most in 2017 and until today, and looked at which countries are at the top. Which country would you like to read more about - one of these or something completely different?

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Trendspotting: Glamping

Writer: Helena Bergström

The new trend is not camping but 'glamping', i.e. glamorous camping. According to the Swedish Camping and Cottage Association (SCR) and the Tourism Research Institute (TUI), luxury, freedom of choice and niche campsites are the way of the future.

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