The definition of a favorite place is simply a location where you feel good. This could be a city, a natural destination, an island, or even the spot where you enjoy drinking your morning coffee the most. My first favorite place is the garden where I sip my morning coffee during the summer months. I love the sound of birds chirping and the peacefulness that surrounds me and my neighborhood. Looking up at the sky while enjoying my first cup of coffee is a cherished experience. Of course, there are many other places I enjoy returning to, and in this section, we will explore just such locations. Perhaps you’ll discover a place that resonates with one of my favorites.
Sipping coffee in the garden surrounded by beautiful roses is delightful. It’s a shame that the roses in Stockholm bloom for only one month, from mid-June to the end of July. This is mainly due to the short summer and lower temperatures at night, even during the summer. Another factor that affects the freshness and beauty of the rose flowers is the bees. They thrive in the garden, enjoying the freshly bloomed roses.
Dahlia Park is one of my favorite spots to visit early in the summer mornings. It’s a quiet and peaceful place with many birds singing and enjoying the tranquility in the city of Stockholm.
One of my favorite places to go for a quiet retreat and to enjoy the beautiful sea view is the western part of the Älgö peninsula. At this spot, there is a wooden bench surrounded by a small forest filled with tall pine trees. The three top images were taken at dawn around 4 AM in July 2025, while the three images below were taken at 9 PM during sunset in August 2025.