This year, I got this great opportunity to visit Sweden. And it was an incredible experience, of course. From cleaner air to the beautiful architecture, there is a lot to like. But here are the top things that I will never forget.
Bicycles everywhere!
Leaving aside smaller environmental footprints, bicycles for me are the best way to commute short distances. And this country is so bicycle-friendly!
Evening lights!
Maybe one gets to see these lights only during winter, but whatever it is, evening lights are magnificent in Sweden. It's as if white and yellow meet midway to illuminate the streets in a magical way. Hope this picture explains it better.
Beautiful buildings everywhere
Imagine your everyday grocery-run view to be like this. Exactly.
Inclusivity
This one deserves a separate post altogether. But this message on a public washroom is everything.
Pedestrian-friendly roads
I don't think I will ever be less sentimental enough to describe how it feels to be able to walk for hours without worrying about some vehicle owner trying to tell you how pedestrians do not belong on the roads.
Cute houses
Even during the blues of the cold weather, some Swedish houses emit warmth. An evening stroll watching brightly-coloured houses is among the best kinds of rest.
Food
Frankly speaking, I wouldn't go gaga about the food in Sweden, especially after having been to Italy and living in India. But, if you do just enough research, you can get your hands on some really good pasta, desserts and coffee!
The weather and the public transport!
I know some people find Swedish winters too gloomy. I am not those people, I guess. And the public transport? Well, the entire Europe, I have heard, has done a good job there.
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Interesting Post. The Houses are cute, i love them too
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