When travelling becomes meaningful for both you and your visitor

Imagine waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread and the sight of morning dew over a blooming field. You've parked your motorhome in the yard of a small dairy in Sweden - or perhaps on a farm in Norway overlooking the fjord and mountains. Your host comes out to say good morning and chat to you. You haven't just found a free place to stay - you've found an experience that means something.

This is the core of Nortrip - a form of travel where people meet, local food and crafts are shared, and communities are built.

An ingenious win-win concept

Nortrip connects people travelling in motorhomes or caravans with hosts who run small-scale production throughout Norway and Sweden, such as farmers, brewers, cheesemakers, bakers and craftsmen. These people open up their homes and businesses and let you park for free - because they know you come with curiosity, respect and a willingness to taste what they've created.

This is what makes Nortrip unique. You get free accommodation - and the host has the opportunity to sell you their products directly, without intermediaries.

More than a place to stand - an opportunity to support real people

It's easy to forget how much it means to a local producer to be able to sell their goods directly to the consumer. When you buy a jar of honey, a bottle of apple juice or a homemade cheese directly from the producer, they get to keep the full value of the sale. It makes for better economics, more sustainable operations and lots of pride.

And at the same time, you get a much richer travel experience. You get to meet the people behind the products. You get to hear their stories. And you get to taste products that are often not found on store shelves.

Many Nortrip hosts say that the best thing about being part of Nortrip is meeting fellow travellers. Being able to share what they themselves are proud of energises and delights them. "It's not about getting rich from guests. It's about being recognised for what you do, and getting a few extra quid in the till through genuine trade.

Travelling with purpose - and with taste

Nortrip gives you the opportunity to experience Norway and Sweden from the inside - outside the traditional accommodation and far away from the tourist hordes. Here you meet real people. Here you get real products and experiences. And this is where you build memories you can't get any other way.

So next time you use Nortrip - remember that this is a community. You get something valuable - and you give something back. That's what makes the journey even more meaningful.