The Human Right to Roam with Stockholm Archipelago's Marie Ostblom
Today, we're speaking with Marie Ostblom from the Stockholm Archipelago Trail. The archipelago, larger than the famous Greek islands, is so close to Stockholm that it might just be the city’s best-kept secret.The newly opened Stockholm Archipelago Trail connects 20 of the archipelago’s 30,000 islands via a series of footpaths made by goats, sheep, and Vikings.Become a Going Places member for as little as $6 a month. Visit our reimagined platform at goingplacesmedia.com to learn more.Thanks to our Founding Member: RISE Travel Institute, a nonprofit with a mission to create a more just and equitable world through travel education.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why Yulia loves Stockholm (and she’s never been)The misperception of Vikings (were they original influencers?)What Vikings have in common with ancient nomads of Central AsiaThe right to roam everywhere vs the right to shoot trespassersWhy the archipelago is Stockholm’s best-kept secretWhat life is like in the Stockholm ArchipelagoHow going on the trail helps travelers see the impact of the climate crisisHow the industrial world disconnected us from nature–and how to get it backWhat happened when we put up the world’s first fence?What is eco-awakeningWhat gives Marie hope todayFeatured on the show:Follow Stockholm Archipelago on InstagramLearn more about Stockholm Archipelago TrailCheck out Yulia's favorite story, Karlsson on the RoofRead Vikings Beyond The StereotypeRead Yulia's TIME Magazine story about the new trailGoing Places is a reader-supported platform. Get membership perks like a monthly group call with Yulia at goingplacesmedia.com!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don’t forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You’ll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you!Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia...