The 'Good Things About Sweden' List

Post Offices

Steve Byrne — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:10:19 +0000

Post offices combined with other stores with long opening hours – video rental shops, garages, etc
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Empty roads

Steve Byrne — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:44:42 +0000

Not having to sit in traffic jams

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The Stockholm Archipelago

Steve Byrne — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:42:24 +0000

Living close to the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago

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Swimming in a lake

Steve Byrne — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:51:08 +0000

Being able to swim in any of Swedens thousands of lakes

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Sitting on a train

Steve Byrne — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:48:59 +0000

Being able to sit down on the subway train in rush hour

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Universal golf booking

Steve Byrne — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:46:28 +0000

Being able to book online to play golf at any golf course

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The Dagens

Steve Byrne — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:40:44 +0000

Being able to get a decent lunch without taking out a second mortgage.

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Space – Lots of lovely space

Steve Byrne — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:07:20 +0000

Of course, having lived in London with a population of 11 million and another 7 million commuters everday – it feels very different living in Sweden which has a total population of only 9 million. Generally, I have felt it has become difficult to find anywhere in the UK where you can get a feeling of being totally away.

About this Blog

Steve Byrne — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:03:37 +0000

Lots of people have asked me about ‘the list’ - the list of reasons why I chose to move to Stockholm from London. I have used this blog to capture those thoughts.