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A Vegetarian in Stockholm
My Gracious Host Swedes like their Nordic neighbours, rely heavily on mean and fish as their main course, while berries, breads and vegetables form the side. So when I went bag packing solo around Europe back in 2014, my couch surfing host, Harald was both amused and confused as I asked him to teach me a local vegetarian dish. He said they eat enough vegetables, but there was really no vegetarian main course that he could think of. I left to explore the city feeling a bit disappointed. Upon my return in the evening, I found Harald absorbed in grating a Kilo of Potatoes. He looked up and smirked, proudly…
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Couchsurfing- an alternative way to travel
Couchsurfing is a community of cultural enthusiasts and travellers that runs on kindness and trust. A kind host and a trusting traveller is the recipe behind the Couchsurfing community. So, if you have an open mind, I highly recommend it. If you don’t, I still recommend it as it will open you up to a world of love and kindness. It is definitely the most unconventional way to travel on a budget. Basically, the accommodation is free unlike living in Airbnb or a hotel, it a personal exchange of culture and experiences. Couchsurfing is an alternative way of travelling and once you take the leap, you will never want to…
