Gothenburg’s 400 Anniversary Celebration
Gothenburg’s 400 anniversary will be celebrated with a programme of events across the Swedish city throughout the summer of 2023. The programme will commence with…
Christmas Markets in Europe and the UK
From the original December market to the city that created stollen, the source of mulled wine and the first Christmas tree, let Travel Begins at 40 guide you through some…
Hiking the Gotaleden Trail West Sweden
James Clark discovers west Sweden’s industrial past intwined with its sustainable future on a recent hike on the Gotaleden Trail. It’s not every day that I get the opportunity to…
Starting a Slow Adventure Movement
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Sara Mair Bellshaw, Managing Director, Slow Adventure about the movement that is regenerating the tourism industry slowly. MJ: When and how did slow adventure come…
Launch of Slow Adventure Sustainable Travel
Slow Adventure is a new sustainable adventure travel company offering adventures that give power back to local communities. It supports fair and transparent conservation funding, reinforces the importance of nature…
Why Sweden Is Top for Sustainable Tourism
Jenny Jonevret, Senior Project Manager at Visit Sweden HQ in Stockholm, discusses why Sweden is ranked top for Sustainable Tourism. This is part of a series of articles entitled #sustainablesunday,…
Sweden #1: Top Countries for Sustainable Tourism
A new report, entitled ‘Top Countries for Sustainable Tourism’, states that just over two thirds of global consumers want to have a positive impact on the environment…
Stay in an Arctic Igloo Bubble
Following years of testing and development, this winter guest will be able to stay in a cosy cabin on the banks of an Arctic River all surrounded by their own…
Icehotel Unveils New Desings
The Northern Lights have made their first appearance for the season, the snow will soon begin to fall and the creation of Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland, has already started…
Make Your Bubble in Swedish Lapland
A leading tourism provider in Abisko, Swedish Lapland, has made the ultimate sacrifice to create a new COVID secure experience by giving up his very own home and creating an…
8 Remote European Islands You Must Visit
During the current climate we are all looking for secluded places where we can escape. Milda Urbonaite explores the most remote European islands you should visit. Today’s fast-paced modern life…
Live a Traditional Sámi Life in the Arctic
Travel experiences enrich us. None more so than the chance to completely off the edge of the map and live with the Vinka family, experiencing Sámi life as it has…
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