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Idyllic spring in Vilnius, Lithuania

A couple relaxes by the Vilnia River in Bernardinų Park in Vilnius, Lithuania. It’s a popular spot for people to unwind after work or school. This photo was taken in late spring, at the end of May. Around that time, news articles were highlighting Lithuania as the happiest place to live for people under 30 (according to World Happiness Report). I thought this moment captured what that felt like. Photo was published by The Guardian in the article "‘You can do anything here!’ Why Lithuania is the best place in the world to be young"

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Date Taken: 05.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Copyright: © Karolis Pilypas Liutkevičius