IKEA is a country

Without the privilege of travelling outside your home country, one can have a distorted view of the world. Comparing your quality of lifestyle or the differences in culture through exploration and adventure can give an enhanced awareness of humanity.

I am not speaking from experience however, I have only explored but a tip of the iceberg, if that. True explorers vary the cultures and continents they visit, from South America to Central Africa, Europe and Asia.

I do however, especially pity all those who have not visited the country of IKEA. It owns soil all over the world and offers relief from stress and boredom of normality. No matter where you are from, your currency will have a strong buying power.

The styles in homes of this nation follow rigid patterns, but the inhabitants are arty and creative. They love candles, with sweet scents, like apple & cinnamon pie, or vanilla ice-cream. The food is delicious and very affordable, my favourite delicacy being the Daim Cake.

Leaving IKEA today I carried the customary blue bag filled with a host of curios ready to take me back to my experiences there, like any good tourist.