Scandinavian Youth Travel: Kilcoona Scout Group (founded 1999) is fundraising for its first international trip to Sweden, aiming to attend the Swedish National Jamboree in Kristianstad (July 24–Aug 1) with 17,000+ scouts worldwide. Cruise Boom for Europe & Beyond: Viking unveiled 2028–29 World Cruise options (125–170 days), including a 142-day voyage from Fort Lauderdale to London with Panama Canal, West Coast of North America, and stops such as Sydney, Singapore, Zanzibar, Cape Town and Casablanca; Holland America is also going year-round in Europe for 2027–28, adding winter sailings from Rotterdam and more Mediterranean port days. Sweden Travel Logistics (EU border rules): Brits heading to Schengen this summer are being urged to use the “Travel to Europe” app to get a QR code ahead of the Entry/Exit System (EES), after reports of major airport queues and missed flights. Visa Service Scrutiny: Investigations into VFS Global operations in India highlight pressure to buy “value added services,” with European monitors flagging GDPR lapses and “visa shopping” concerns. On-the-ground Sweden interest: A Swedish-run Salvation Army leader in Hungary previously served in Stockholm, while Swedish-themed travel content also includes a new “Swedish island” contest story and a Sweden-focused air safari launch.