Time always seems to go by faster when you spend it with people you know. Paul and I spent the last week exploring Malmö and Stockholm with his cousins, Navnit & Angad, Simarpal, Manpal, Saranda, and his Aunt & Uncle. First off, I need to start with a HUGE thank you to them for welcoming me into their homes and showing us around!

Malmö 

Paul and I took the train that crosses the famous bridge from Copenhagen to Malmö and were picked up by his cousin Simarpal. After settling in, we headed for a delicious fondue dinner with the whole family!

The next day, we ventured our with Navnit, Angad and Simarpal to explore Malmö, walk along the coast, eat falafels and literally the best cheesecake I’ve ever tasted, and of course, pose for a cheesy titanic photo!

The following day, Simarpal, Navnit, Paul and I road tripped it to Stockholm!

 Stockholm

Stockholm was amazing, and I could definitely see myself living there. Maybe it’s because we got lucky enough to have our own awesome personal local tour guides, but Stockholm is such a beautiful city! We saw City Hall, where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held, Gamla Stan (Old Town), we had Fika in Gamla Stam (Fika is a Swedish phrase used to describe the act of going for coffee and pastries. There is no English translation), walked around Animal Island, ate traditional Swedish meatballs, ventured to the Royal Palace, watched the changing of the guards, took a short ferry ride, had drinks on a rooftop patio and even watched and danced with the THOUSANDS of people celebrating Pride. 

 

Of what I saw of Sweden (which isn’t enough), I loved it. I was so sad to leave, which of course means, I just have to go back.

Thank you again Navnit, Angad, Simarpal, Manpal, Saranda and Mr & Mrs. Rooprai for all your hospitality, the laughs, and for taking the time to spend a week with Paul and I and make our trip to Sweden so amazing. We love you all, and we will absolutely be back again.

Next stop: VIENNA! And one of my bests is joining the adventure!

‘Till later…

Ciao!

A<3