Subtle Differences
Getting a haircut is traumatic enough at the best of times, let alone trying to explain to a hairdresser who doesn’t speak any English at all, and you only speak … Read the rest “Subtle Differences”
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Stockholm by Night
It’s two weeks today since I left Sydney and it’s been a day of meeting Australians. I met a lovely couple from Melbourne on a tour today and we had … Read the rest “Stockholm by Night”
Swedish As She Is Spoke
You remember on “The Vicar Of Dibley” there was the older woman who used to always dazzle the town with her culinary delights? She had the skill/habit of combining the … Read the rest “Swedish As She Is Spoke”
Summer Night City
To get to the island of Skeppsholmen, you need to cross a small bridge. Once on the other side, you notice instantly how different the mood is from the main … Read the rest “Summer Night City”
Min Favoriter
As I prepare for my big European trip, I thought I’d share with you clips of my recent (last year or so) favourite Swedish pop songs. Two are in English, … Read the rest “Min Favoriter”
Twenty Four Hours
It’s Saturday night and I’m half-watching “ABBA – The Movie” on SBS TV. It’s not the first time I’ve seen it, and it’s not the first time it’s been on … Read the rest “Twenty Four Hours”