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Among the few places in the world I have visited, there are two that stand out. I frequently think of them and I constantly try to plan trips there. They are Rome and Bangkok. I love them for completely different reasons.

I probably love Bangkok for much the same reasons as Fredrik loves Tokyo. It’s huge, there’s always something to do, people are nice and numerous, food is great, clubs are awesome, shopping is massive and it’s far away. I spent a month there, and I was never bored. Living in a huge city is a special feeling, that I think can only be understood when experienced. If I was there I could go to the cinema now, do some shopping if I wanted, or just go out to some amazing restaurant. Here? It’s dead.

Rome on the other hand, appeals to my “finer” senses. Art, culture, food and history is what I love the most, but it’s not the whole picture. Again, I believe it has to be experienced, because the atmosphere in the small streets, the piazzas, the historic locations and art galleries is something unique. It’s simply beautiful. I wish these photos could give a more fair picture. There’s something special with a city that puts flowers at Ceasar’s statue to commemorate his day of death. Or where remains of ancient colons serve as flower pot stands. Or where you can reach out and touch some of the greatest pieces of art ever made.

The title? Ingmar Bergman’s “Smultronstället” is called “Wild Strawberries” in English!

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