Sweden

Out of Order

[May, 2011] When I went under this lift, I learned it is called Katarina Elevator and one of the main attractions in Stockholm. I have a fright of height, but I always want to go…

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Bus & Boat tour

[May,2011] In Stockholm, we took a comprehensive tour with a bus and a boat with the audio guide of many languages. Seeing the city both from the land and the sea, I should understand it…

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Power of Ikea

[May, 2011] I feel somewhat sorry for Swedish people, but when I saw the Swedish blue and yellow flag immediately after I got out of the Stockholm Airport, I thought ‘ oh, Ikea is there’ without thinking….

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Glittering windows

[May, 2011] One thing I was impressed in Stockholm was the shiny windows. I wonder why…maybe because Swedish people are very keen of wiping windows, or something to do with the material of the glass,…

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The Old Part of Stockholm

[May, 2011] The old part of Stockholm is called Gamlan Stan, sounds like Indian or something. It is very nice with colourful buildings and cobbled streets. According to the guide, it is not too old,…

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Cold!

[May, 2011] This is the first time for me to visit Stockholm. It is a beautiful city with a lot of water and very soft light. But, oh, it’s cold! It was middle of spring,…