August Strindbers is one of the most known Swedish writers. I found this quote while reading The Red Room and I though to start this blogg post quoting the author because I never knew what it would take or when I will achieve happiness in my life. I am the type of person who sets up high standards and expectations. Surprisingly and unexpectedly I achieved happiness since I found the place where I belong. Some people travel the world to look for a place to fit in and call it home. I come from a generation of people who loves traveling, to move around the world and experience new lifestyles and different cultures. I still do that, but for now, wherever I will travel I will be happy to come back to the place I call home. This blog is all about my life as an expat in Stockholm and in Sweden. My next goal is to travel around Scandinavia and make the world more aware of this beautiful part of the world.
Brief summary of July and August in Stockholm
At Zinkensdamm, in Södermalm, on top of this little rocks mountain you can get the best view over Stockholm.
Mossebacke, situated at Slussen, in Södermalm is one of the most known and my favorite cafe in Stockholm. Many writers and artists mention this place, it is just amazingly special.
Vitabergsparken, Södermalm, August 2013
A bohemic park in the heart of Södermalm
Out-door theatre
Romantic spot
You cannot miss the subway art when in Stockholm, as this is the best way to travel.
Music and Theatre Museum - has a cool concept as you can try out all the different music instruments. Have you ever played drums? If not, this is the cool place to try it. Also great as a family and kids activity.Youy can even get on a stage, dress up like Pippi Långstrump and make your own music video.
I guess you are now wondering who is Pippi Långstrump. She is the Swedens most popular story character from the childrens books of Astrid Lindgren. In Stockholm there is also an amusement park where your kids can experience for one day the world of Pippi Långstrump. Why is she special? I think it kind of expresses the way Swedish women are, strong, independent and having the freedom to do whatever they want and be rebellious. A kind of me.
Many people enjoy Fridhemsplan, which I do not particularly understand why, but what I have heard is the fact that this is the spot of Stockholm with highest amount of single people per square metre. Maybe it is worth it to give it a try and go out to a bar one night?
Many festivals and activities taking place here. Last time I really enjoyed the Brazilian cultural day, with Portuguese food and music.
Taking about coffee, the most Swedish word perhaps is FIKA. You will not make it in Sweden without coffee. The fika culture is important, and most of the time it comes with fikabröd or cakes. But, I will not get into talking about the Swedish cakes right now. In a few hours I will meet a friend to have the best Swedish chocolate cake in Gamla Stan, so I will get back here with pictures.
In Sweden, we are happy. Many people say that Swedes are cold, depressive, etc... My closest friends, people who helped me, inspired me, or cried when I moved to Stockholm were Swedish. That cold! Depressive?! If you think about the long and cold winter yes of course you cannot walk on the street with a cheerful smile. But isnt it the same everywhere in world? Winter is hard. But in the summer, everyone is glowing of happiness. And yes, career and education is very important, maybe sometimes there is no time or point in just talking to strangers for example.
I dont talk to strangers except when I am in a club. Just as everyone else does.
This is the place to be laid back and enjoy high quality life.
To listen to the best music in the world.
Be innovative
Make a hobby out of home design and be technology oriented, but still do not forget about IKEA.
and there is so much more...
TO BE CONTINUED.
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