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Under each category you will find the answers to your burning questions. However, if you can’t find what you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will get back to you.
WEBSITE
WHAT IS VAGABONDS OF SWEDEN?
Vagabonds of Sweden is a travel website and blog founded and designed by us, Fredrik and Sofia, a Swedish couple with a passion for travel. Read more about our website.
WHEN DID YOU START THIS WEBSITE?
We started this website in May 2018 just after we came back from our 15 months trip around the world. Learn more about our website.
WHERE TO START ON YOUR WEBSITE?
For new visitors to our site, it is best to start here – to get a feel for what information we provide. Here you will get an instant overview so that you may find what you are looking for in a quick and efficient manner.
HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR PHOTOS?
We use Lightroom when editing our photos.
WHY IS THE WEBSITE CALLED VAGABONDS OF SWEDEN?
Fairly simple, we are from Sweden and we like to consider ourselves as Vagabonds – this due to the life we have lived the last couple of years, embracing a travel lifestyle.
WHAT IS YOUR MISSION?
Our mission is to inspire people from all over the world to adopt a travel lifestyle and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
WHO IS RUNNING THIS WEBSITE?
We are running this website ourselves and create all content.
WHO TAKES YOUR PHOTOS?
We take all the photos ourselves and use a Sony A7III with a Manfrotto tripod and the camera set at time lapse when we are both in the picture. For those incredible birds-eye-view photos we use our DJI Mavic Air drone. Read more about our camera gear here.
IS VAGABONDS OF SWEDEN A BRAND?
Yes, it is a travel lifestyle brand – meaning we advocate travel as a lifestyle and promote ourselves, Vagabonds of Sweden, as a trademark™.
Can you elaborate on the story about your website?
Of course, for a more comprehensive story about our website you can find that here.
PERSONAL
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WHO ARE YOU GUYS?
Founders of Vagabonds of Sweden is Fredrik Eriksson (30) and Sofia Bertilsson (28). We are a Swedish couple currently living in Stavanger, Norway. Get more information about us.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
At the moment we live in Stavanger in Norway and have done so for the past 5 years.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
We are both born and raised in Sweden. Fredrik is born in a small town called Stenstorp and has spent his childhood there as well as in Falköping. Sofia is born in Inseros, just outside of Gothenburg.
HOW MANY COUNTRIES HAVE YOU BEEN TO?
We have been to 34 countries. For a full list of where we have been, please visit our timeline section.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TRAVELING?
We have been traveling all over the world for more than 8 years now. Slowly we have built up a traveling lifestyle where we control what to do with our time.
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TELL ME YOUR STORY!
Our story begins back in 2010, close to the time when we first met. We started to travel together and found out we share the same passion. Read our full story here.
HOW CAN YOU AFFORD TO TRAVEL?
By keeping track of our daily expenses while at home and by saving the majority of every dollar we earn. We try to keep our costs down as much as possible.
DO YOU TRAVEL FULL TIME?
At this moment we do not travel full time, we are just as mortal as the boy or girl next door – meaning we have to work for a living.
WHAT IS YOUR NEXT TRAVEL ADVENTURE?
Have a look at our timeline to see what adventures lies ahead. Here you can also look into our past to see where we have been as well as track us to know where in the world we are right this moment.
DO YOU EVER GET HOMESICK WHEN TRAVELING?
Of course. We miss our family and friends just like everyone else who travel long term. But we really love what we do and know that we can have both.
BUDGET
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DO YOU KEEP TRACK OF ALL EXPENSES WHEN TRAVELING?
Yes, we do! For example, we had a miscalculation of less than 0.3% of our entire budget of about $60.000 from the moment we left Sweden to the time we came back 15 months later – meaning almost all expenses are accounted for in an Excel spreadsheet, leaving only a few dollars unaccounted for here and there.
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HOW DO YOU BUDGET FOR YOUR TRAVELS?
We try to get an overview by reading up on the country we are visiting and by roughly calculating the potential budget with consideration to food, accommodation, experiences and transportation. Find out more here.
HOW DO YOU BUDGET FOR YOUR TRAVELS?
Our mission is to inspire people from all over the world to embrace a travel lifestyle and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
TRAVEL
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WHO DO YOU TRAVEL WITH?
It is usually just us, Fredrik and Sofia. But sometimes we meet fantastic people on the road and decide to travel together for a while. That’s the beauty of traveling.
HOW DO YOU PLAN FOR YOUR TRAVELS?
We mix it up, meaning we don’t plan too much and leave room for spontaneity. For an insight into how we plan our trips, you can read about it here.
WHAT WEBSITES DO YOU USE TO BOOK FLIGHTS?
We usually use Momondo and Skyscanner to book our flights. You can read more about each flight search engine and learn some tips under our resources page for booking flights.
WHAT DO YOU PACK WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING?
We pack very light and think minimalistic. If you wanna know whats inside our backpacks, you can do that here.
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WHAT IS YOUR BEST TRAVEL ADVICE?
It’s all about the people you meet, never forget that. So make sure you talk to people – locals and fellow travelers. In the end the tourist attractions you experience will not leave the same big impact on you, as the person you met and fell in love with or the buddy you became best friends for life with. Find out more travel philosophy.
HOW DO YOU FIND ACCOMMODATION WHILE YOU TRAVEL?
We mostly use booking.com to find cheap accommodation. But also Hostelworld, Agoda and Airbnb. Read more on our accommodation page.
CAN YOU HELP ME WITH TRAVEL PLANNING?
Yes, we can help you plan for your trip. Take a minute and read through our travel planning section – before sending us a request to help you plan. There might already be an answer there.
Can you elaborate on the story about your website?
Of course, you can find more information about our website by visiting the website section under the about meny.
HEALTH AND FITNESS
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DO YOU WORK OUT WHEN TRAVELING?
Sometimes it is hard to find the motivation to work out while traveling, and although we do not work out every day – we sometimes go out jogging together. That is also a good way to experience a new city.
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WHAT VACCINATIONS SHOULD I TAKE?
It depends on where you are going. One of the best sites out there to read up on what vaccinations to take is The World Health Organization. They update it continuously.
WORK WITH US
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HOW CAN I WORK WITH YOU?
If you are interested in working with us, please review our work with us page first before sending us an email. We welcome all collaborations that is in consensus with the vision for our website and brand.
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CAN I ADVERTISE ON YOUR SITE?
We do not advertise for free on our website. But we do promote products or destinations for an exchange of services. For more information, please visit our work with us page.
CONTACT
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HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
You can reach us via our contact page, or by filling out the form below.
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WHEN CAN I EXPECT AN ANSWER?
We will try to answer as soon as possible, normally within 48 hours.
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