"Scent is the best agent to recall over something"
Of any reason somehow it doesn't apply here now. It's the sight, ambiance, and warmth combined.
Well, since the first time I stepped in my feet in the station or small stroll around the city or when the first rain drop onto my head this city, Groningen, reminisced me about a lovely city miles away in the east: Jogjakarta.
You may tell hundreds of differences between these two cities, but I assure you I am able to explain hundreds-plus-one reasons why they are the same in such a way.
Tranquility
You won't see people insignificantly cram in public place like intersection, park or else.
Hospitality
It turned out that there are way too much Indonesian people here, much more than I expect. Which is a good news! Thereafter, I (suppose to) smile in every corner whenever I bump into another Indonesian. I love it doing so tho'. Who doesn't anyway?
Memorable Spot
Everybody has divine right to come up with iconic spot of their beloved city, I am no exception. Honestly speaking, there is no most iconic building or landmark that symbolize Groningen, like Tugu does in Jogja but still, I am very fond of the library, the room, the street, the park, the city central, the theater, etc
Apparently, this is a kind of city that you will remember every meticulous detail of it. The spot you drop, the meal you steal (no, I'm kidding, I'm trying to make a rhyme out of it) or the bitch you sleep with (sorry I can't stand it).
Nevertheless, I realize that I sound too exaggerating but you never know until you live here yourself.
Picture source:
http://www.streetfilms.org/groningen-the-netherlands-the-bicycling-world-of-your-dreams/
http://zacharyshahan.com/15-things-i-loved-about-living-bicycling-in-groningen-the-netherlands-25-pictures/
