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\"Sweden

Photo by Mila Kickert<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00d6stersund, the capital city of county J\u00e4mtland in the middle of Sweden is a place in which I used to spend quite some time. With warm and dry summers, cold artic winters and situated at a large lake this city is an optimal place to live. With Idyllic surroundings, natural sights and the typical Swede way of life I felt right at home in this country. I remember the first time I arrived in \u00d6stersund as it was yesterday. After a 6 hours train ride from Stockholm and another 3 hours bus ride as the train broke down I arrived at the city\u2019s central station at 1 o\u2019clock at night after a total travel time of 16 hours \u2013 wow! However, I was so excited that I was still smiling until I set the first step off the bus and realized that out of a sudden it was freaking minus 25 degrees outside. Quite a funny and unexpected arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Silence

Photo by Mila Kickert<\/p><\/div>\n

Over there I was living on a natural campsite in a comfortable bungalow with a small kitchenette and a bathroom. Similar to the trailer I was living in during the first 6 months of my studies back in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. Some of you may remember the so called Burmania Park. However, \u00d6stersundscamping was a quiet and manageable campsite with a gym, pool and sauna facilities \u2013 fell in love with the place and could not ask for more. I had sunny springs, hot summers and cold but cozy winters there. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sweden

Photo by Mila Kickert<\/p><\/div>\n

The city is situated at Sweden\u2019s five largest lake Storsj\u00f6n which means Great Lake. In summer we were celebrating Walpurgis Night and Midsummer here. During the winter I tried myself in ice skating in at minus 22 degree: Snowy, cold but dressed warm \u2013 perfect. Next to enjoying life at the campground, listening to nothing but bird songs, going to the sauna and sitting outside at night at 2 a.m. with the sun still shining I also went out to discover the city.\u00a0I so love the Swedish architecture with all its wooden houses painted in red, yellow, white, blue or grey. Back in the day red was the most expensive colour and so, only the upper Swedish class could afford to paint their houses in red.\u00d6stersund is a normal sized but beautiful Swedish city which features Mid-Sweden University\u2019s largest campus. \u00a0A final note for every one of you ever traveling to Sweden: Go and stop at Willy\u2019s – my favorite Swedish supermarket They got all Swedish food, all other food and lot\u2019s more Scandinavian sweets and dishes. I fell in love again.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"SpringI consider my times in \u00d6stersund as one of the most pleasant times I had in life so far and like to strive in memories from time to time.\u00a0Another reason I had such a great time there was my girlfriend who I had at that time and was always with me as she lived in \u00d6stersund. In Sweden I was looking forward to the arrival of both, summer and winter and lived so peaceful on this authentic camping ground and was able to leave my worries behind at all times. I felt in love with this country and am looking forward to go back for a visit hopefully one day again.\u00a0Read more about the stunning nature and eco-tourism site I found in J\u00e4mtland<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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