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ABSOLUT Icebar

Having an Absolut Vodka cocktail at the Icebar in Stockholm.

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Monday 2nd of August 2010
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I can definitely recommend anybody dropping by in Stockholm to go see the Absolut Icebar next to the central station. Tickets are like $25 but do include a free drink/cocktail. They provide you with a heat preserving jacket and gloves. It is around -5 celius, a bit chilly but very enjoyable. The cocktails were delicious as well, of course all served with Absolut vodka

Stockholm Museet

Enjoying the Vasa and Historic Museums of Stockholm.

Stockholm Museet Flag Stockholm, Sweden
Sunday 1st of August 2010
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The Vasa Museet houses this magnificent ship called the "Vasa" which was built in 1627 in Stockholm and unfortunately sunk on the day of its first journey in 1628. Mainly due to a bunch of human errors.

The ship was perfectly preserved in lake water thus no salt got to it. They restored the ship to a pretty good state. The museum was pretty huge and was worth the ticket price.

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Gamla Stan

A great tour of the old city of Gamla Stan.

Gamla Stan Flag Stockholm, Södermanland, Sweden
Saturday 31st of July 2010
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I met up with my good friend Ronnie who I initially met in Tokyo, Japan. He showed me all the great places in Stockholm, even the old city. The food in Stockholm was also amazing. Very clean and nutritious.

Gamla Stan is a beautiful district and is the old town downtown Stockholm. It houses the royal palace and many old buildings. 

Stockholm Nights

Stockholm is home to one of the most beautiful women in the world.

Stockholm Nights Flag Stockholm, Södermanland, Sweden
Saturday 31st of July 2010
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Stockholm is definitely home to one of the most beautiful women in the world. I had to verify this rumor and I can tell you it is correct.

We went clubbing in Stureplan after a house party at my friend's place who I'd met in 2007 in Roppongi, Japan. It was fantastic seeing them again after 3 years and once again dominating the nightlife but this time on the other side of the world.

Stockholm has some very nice clubs.

Stockholm

One of the most underrated cities of Europe but does come at a price.

Stockholm Flag Stockholm, Södermanland, Sweden
Friday 30th of July 2010
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Stockholm was definitely a highlight of the year beside Dance Valley 2010 and the Cottage Adventure. I jumped straight on a plane to Arlanda Airport after visiting my folks for a few hours in Amsterdam. The trip from Canada was very relaxing. Airtransat did a good job transporting my ass to Europe.